A St. Louis man was fatally shot following a dispute at Jake's Bar and Grill in Columbia, Missouri; authorities are investigating, with no suspect information yet released.

Governor Mike Parson appoints Melissa Price Smith as St. Louis County's new Prosecuting Attorney, effective from January 3, 2025, as announced on the governor's website.

Gabriel E. Gore was honored with the St. Louis Award for his transformative work in the Circuit Attorney's Office, lauded for enhancing justice and public trust.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in St. Louis's Peabody neighborhood, and police are seeking information from witnesses or tips through CrimeStoppers. The victim is stable after being privately taken to the hospital.

Rep. Ian Mackey has introduced legislation for a potential merger of St. Louis City and County, aiming to consolidate them into a "Metropolitan City of St. Louis."

Mike Sommer has been selected as the new Finance Director for St. Charles County, pending approval from the County Council. He replaces the acting director, Tracy Bayne.

A young man was killed and a pregnant woman injured in a Glasgow Village home shooting; the woman's baby was unharmed. Investigation is underway as police seek information.

St. Louis officials proposed using Rams relocation settlement funds for city improvements, including street and housing upgrades, childcare, education, and local business support. Public input is sought before finalizing the spending plan.

A Florida man admitted to stealing mail and checks from churches in Missouri and Illinois, facing a potential five-year prison term and $250,000 fine.

A food distributor is suing Armory Commons, LLC, which owns the currently closed Armory STL entertainment complex, for refusal to repay a $103,281.95 credit line.

The St. Louis Cardinals, as part of a financial strategy shift, are considering trading Nolan Arenado, with the NY Yankees potentially interested in the all-star third baseman.

A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint while delivering pizza in St. Louis's Dutchtown. The female suspect remains unidentified as police continue their investigation.

A delivery man was robbed at gunpoint in Hamilton Heights while making a delivery to a vacant house, with an ongoing investigation and a call for tips.