The NWS forecasts a week of rainy and stormy weather for eastern and central Missouri and parts of Illinois, with varying chances of thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Two individuals were fatally shot early Saturday in north St. Louis; details and motives are currently under investigation by SLMPD's Homicide Division.

Cortez D. Sipes was sentenced to 20 years for shooting two police officers. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault and illegal gun possession.

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after a shooting in St. Louis Place, with three males in dark clothing involved. Police seek public help for leads.

St. Louis County's 911 and non-emergency lines were down for an hour, with calls rerouted to St. Louis City. The police quickly reported lines were back and operational.

Early voting in Missouri sees high turnout, with some counties facing long lines and logistical challenges, while others adjust by increasing polling location capacity and parking.

An 18-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet on a St. Louis Metro bus after a male acquaintance fired at the bus driver and fled. She is stable; the suspect is at large.

Brew Tulum has halted plans for a new restaurant at Laclede's Landing and ended coffee service after a dispute over lead contamination at their Delmar Maker District location. They will focus on events and online sales.

A St. Louis woman, Carmen Needy, pleaded guilty to stealing her deceased father's Social Security benefits, totaling $55,381. She faces sentencing in January 2025.

A woman shoplifting at a St. Louis Walgreens used mace on a security guard and employee before fleeing with her children in a gray SUV. No arrests have been made.

A man was carjacked at gunpoint by an individual wearing a surgical mask on Hebert Street in St. Louis. The suspect stole his 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The police are investigating and seeking information.

Carlas Closson Jr. was given a suspended 4-year sentence with 120 days of "shock time" for involuntary manslaughter in a crash that killed his girlfriend and daughter.

An 18-year-old was robbed at gunpoint by an acquaintance during a gaming session in his apartment on the 3700 block of Lindell, St. Louis, with a PlayStation 5 stolen. No injuries were reported.