The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office introduces the Citizens Academy, a six-week program starting on October 9, 2025, to educate the public about the local criminal justice system.

St. Louis teachers' union expresses no confidence in Superintendent Millicent Borishade, upset over proposed school closures and demanding leadership change.

Missouri judge upholds the $50 million Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, denying a restraining order, as celebrated by Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

Overnight roadwork in St. Charles County will close the westbound I-64 exit to westbound I-70, causing delays. Detours are in place. This is part of the Improve I-70 project.

The St. Louis area is expected to have calm weather with high temperatures near 87 degrees and mostly sunny skies for the coming week, according to the National Weather Service.

MoDOT announced nighttime lane closures on westbound I-44 in Springfield for pipe installation, impacting traffic from August 25-28, as part of the "Forward 44" project.

St. Louis Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Eric Louis, found with a gunshot wound. Authorities request public assistance for information. No arrests have been made yet.

A water main break in Shrewsbury prompted Missouri American Water to issue an alert for possible discolored or cloudy water and low pressure during repairs.

Five individuals were arrested over accusations of a St. Louis-linked cocaine conspiracy, facing charges related to drug trafficking and distribution.

Troy Devante Story has been sentenced to 22 years for assaulting and shooting his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, after tracking them down using an app.

A woman was fatally shot in the Northwoods neighborhood, with no suspects in custody and an ongoing investigation by the St. Louis County Police Department.

A 64-year-old woman, Sheila Mills, was found shot to death in her home in Northwoods, with St. Louis County homicide detectives leading the investigation. No suspects are detained.

St. Louis faces a severe heat wave with a heat advisory in effect as temperatures reach 108 degrees, prompting warnings of potential heat illnesses and urging residents to take measures to stay cool.