A 67-year-old man from Blackwell was killed and a 17-year-old passenger hospitalized after their Harley left Route CC and struck a tree, according to the state crash report.

A St. Louis practice management firm says Dr. George Paletta Jr. owes more than $317,000 tied to a settlement after the sale of his medical practice. The company has filed a civil suit in local court.

The NWS added a short tornado track to its April 17 storm surveys that ran from Franklin into Warren County near Marthasville; radar showed a debris signature but no damage was found.

Jamison White took the oath as Maryland Heights’ police chief on April 21, stepping up from deputy after years with the department. City officials say he’ll emphasize professionalism, accountability and community-focused policing.

St. Louis County says a bat taken from a Kirkwood home on April 16 tested positive for rabies; no bites were reported. Officials urge caution and pet vaccinations.

An officer-involved shooting in Wildwood left one person hospitalized after officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Wild Horse Farm Court.

Sheriff’s Office says unlocked cars in Barnhart were hit and items including firearms were stolen. Residents are urged to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

A barricade in Wood River ended Wednesday when a suspect surrendered and was arrested. Multiple agencies responded and no injuries were reported.

A 7-year-old is critically ill after drinking a slushie police say tested positive for fentanyl and meth. Jaslyn Raquelle Crawford was arrested and faces felony child-endangerment charges.

Gigi’s Cafe will replace the long-vacant Clayton Starbucks in a 2,200‑sq‑ft renovation from Louie and Wright’s Tavern owner Matt McGuire, after Plan Commission approval. The proposal includes a bar, patio seating and evening reservations as the permit heads to City Council.

Sunny and warm Tuesday in St. Louis with gusty southwest winds. Widespread rain and storms expected late Thursday night into Friday (April 23–24).

A St. Louis County jury awarded retired lieutenant Mike Reifschneider $6.2M after finding he was denied a promised promotion for refusing to retaliate, court filings show.

Three people were wounded in a parking-lot shooting Sunday along New Halls Ferry Road in Ferguson; city and county detectives are investigating.