Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe denied clemency for Lance Shockley, who was convicted of murdering State Trooper Graham in 2005, affirming a hard stance on violence against law enforcement.

St. Louis weather forecast predicts mostly cloudy Columbus Day, with highs near 78°F, and a mostly sunny Tuesday. The week is set for mild, clear weather, with chances of rain over the weekend.

A 31-year-old man was critically injured in a St. Louis parking lot shooting on October 10th; police are investigating with no suspects or motive yet identified.

MoDOT is closing North Third Street in Festus under I-55 for the weekend to demolish an old bridge, with suggested detours and uninterrupted I-55 traffic.

MoDOT will shut down all westbound lanes of I-44 under I-270 for bridge girder repairs from October 17 at 10 PM to October 20 at 5 AM, affecting Bay Area commuters.

Missouri's West County License Office is changing management to BPD Holdings, LLC and will briefly close from Oct 17-21. Alternative offices are available for licensing needs.

MoDOT advises caution and planning for I-70 travelers due to construction and game day traffic, recommending early departure and patience to navigate expected delays.

Missouri Attorney General Hanaway announced a court victory upholding parental consent laws for minors seeking abortions, despite challenges following a new amendment.

I-229 in St. Joseph faces short-term ramp closures for resurfacing by Herzog and MoDOT. Work is daytime, Monday-Saturday, aiming for November completion. Detours are necessary; safety urged. Check MoDOT for updates.

The Forest Park pedestrian bridge in St. Louis is closed due to severe damage, with demolition scheduled. Alternate routes for foot traffic are suggested, and the city plans an accessible path by late 2026.

St. Louis is forecasted to have sunny skies and rising temperatures with highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s over the next week, including the Columbus Day weekend.

St. Louis launches Trick or Tree™, a Halloween fundraiser for replanting trees after a tornado, in collaboration with local organizations and the Clark-Fox Family Foundation.

MoDOT warns of delays on U.S. Route 54 due to bridge work near Jefferson City, with lane reductions starting Oct. 7-8 and specific local access changes. The project should complete by November.