Missouri man, Jacob J. Hampton, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child and creating child pornography, with a plea deal recommending a 25-year prison sentence.

A former university IT director, Ronald Simpson, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to repay $3.9 million for committing wire fraud by selling university IT equipment.

MoDOT will close lanes on I-44 West over Route 43 in Joplin for bridge repairs on the nights of January 15 and 16, potentially impacting nighttime travel.

The National Weather Service forecasts a slight warm-up for St. Louis, MO, with highs reaching 28°F and calm winds. Patchy fog expected Thursday night and a 70% chance of rain and possible snow on Friday night.

MoDOT announces I-155 bridge maintenance in Pemiscot County causing daily lane reductions from January 27th through April 7th, urging drivers to be cautious.

Route CC in Butler County will be closed for culvert replacement on Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MoDOT advises caution and provides a contact number and website for more information.

Alderwoman Velázquez of St. Louis proposed restructuring city governance by assigning many mayoral duties to an appointed city administrator to improve efficiency.

St. Louis prepares for snowy weather to affect Friday's commute, with a 2-3 inch forecast and advice to drive carefully. Transit services anticipate delays.

A man was fatally shot in St. Louis, with police responding around 9:15 pm. No suspect details or motive have been disclosed as homicide detectives investigate.

MoDOT announces Route B closure in Butler County for bridge replacement over Blue Spring Slough, with roadwork from Jan. 27 to May 7; drivers should plan alternate routes.

The City of Collinsville announces IDOT's ongoing Belt Line Road resurfacing, started last year, with ADA upgrades and intermittent construction pauses advised.

Two men were found dead in a Dutchtown residence, prompting an investigation by St. Louis homicide detectives. The exact location had discrepancies but was confirmed on South 38th Street.

Missouri's MoDOT plans to replace four bridges in Dunklin and Pemiscot Counties starting June 2025, potentially disrupting travel for about three months each. Public details are available at the Sikeston District office.