St. Louis attorney John J. Diehl Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud for misusing $379,900 from a COVID-19 relief loan.

Malik Ross, currently serving a federal sentence, has been charged in the 2019 shooting death of 7-year-old Xavier Usanga in Hyde Park. He faces first-degree murder, assault, and child endangerment charges, and a trial is scheduled.

A 25-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Darion Reed, 24, following a shooting in Tower Grove South, St. Louis. Reed died from a gunshot wound to the neck. Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Walnut Park East, St. Louis. The 25-year-old victim was shot and is in stable condition; no suspects have been identified.

Missouri Attorney General introduces an age-verification rule for websites with significant adult content to protect minors, effective November 30, 2025, under the Merchandising Practices Act.

A man is critically injured after a shooting at a BP gas station in Tower Grove East, St. Louis, with details and suspects still uncertain as police investigate.

A Northview High School teacher was injured by a student, leading to a lockdown. The teacher was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening arm cut. The student was arrested, and the incident is under investigation.

Shrewsbury police reported various incidents from September 1-7, including thefts, a fentanyl-related arrest, and a hit-and-run, warning residents about scam tactics.

The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center passed an unannounced state inspection with zero faults, highlighting excellent animal care including proper feeding, sanitation, and medical attention.

St. Charles County officials are crafting a new Master Plan to balance development and rural preservation, considering issues such as housing density, affordability, and the complexities of planning across jurisdictions.

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.