Edward James Mitchell Jr. from St. Louis was sentenced to five years in prison for mortgage fraud, involving over $1.2 million, and was ordered to pay $482,096 in restitution.

Missouri's outgoing Attorney General Andrew Bailey is appointed Deputy Director of the FBI, highlighting his conservative tenure with numerous high-profile legal actions and opposition to federal policies.

St. Louis police intensify search for Michelle Harper, missing since March, with public appeal for leads. Harper has a mental health condition and needs medication.

St. Louis AHC will start its Fall 2025 funding with applications for nonprofits and developers on September 8, providing guidance to ensure inclusivity and success in submissions.

Two St. Louis men plead guilty to drug conspiracy, facing long prison sentences and fines. They admitted roles in a fentanyl distribution operation, with authorities seizing firearms, drugs, and cash.

The U.S. Route 54 rehabilitation over Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City is finished a month early, reopening fully after construction since July 14.

The Platte City License Office is moving to 1303 Platt Falls Rd and will reopen on September 15th, with a temporary closure from the previous Branch St location. Nearby offices in Parkville, Liberty, and Gladstone will assist during the transition.

A man named Lamont Wright, Jr. was fatally shot in Penrose on Marcus Avenue, with an ongoing investigation by St. Louis police. No suspects are in custody.

St. Louis will see clearing skies today with highs around 76°F and a northerly breeze. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows of 64°F. Rain is likely tomorrow, with a weekend of sunshine expected and highs in the mid-70s.

Darion Reed, 24, died from a gunshot wound in St. Louis after being shot on August 23; the death is ruled a homicide. Police investigate and seek public tips.

A suspect has been arrested after a six-year investigation into the 2019 shooting death of 16-year-old Kristina Curry in St. Louis.

A 1-year-old girl was injured in a shooting in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis; her father was taken into custody on unrelated charges.

Levi Barton, who was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender, is now in custody, thanks to the community's help shared by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.