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MoDOT announces bridge deck replacements in Daviess and Harrison counties, Missouri, starting June 9, 2025, affecting Route 6 and Interstate 35 traffic, with detours planned for the summer.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
St. Louis tax preparer Shasherese M. Reed was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $230,000 restitution for preparing 41 false tax returns, defrauding the IRS of $312,192.
In St. Louis, four people were found dead from gunshot wounds, sparking a homicide investigation. Firearms and suspected narcotics were discovered at the scene.
MoDOT announces Route Z closure near Fordland, Missouri, for BNSF railroad maintenance from May 29 to May 30, advising drivers to find alternative routes.
A shooting and car crash in St. Louis left one man dead and another critically injured; police are investigating with no details on motive or suspects released.
Politics & Govt in ...
St. Louis delays real estate tax sales to October 14, 2025, giving tornado-impacted residents relief and support through the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund.
MoDOT reroutes I-55 southbound lanes to the northbound side for bridge repairs, causing traffic changes in St. Louis, with work completion expected by early 2026.
MoDOT will enforce temporary closures and detours on U.S. Highway 24 in Buckner for pavement operations, with various intersections affected from May 23 to June 2, weather permitting.
Two individuals were convicted for laundering money for the Sinaloa cartel in St. Louis, with one acting as the focal point and the other as a courier.
A suspect is sought for a burglary at Dorsa Lofts in downtown St. Louis, where firearms worth $5,600 were stolen. Police seek public assistance and offer rewards for tips.
Arizona auto mechanic Andres Lopez was sentenced to 33 months in prison and must repay $1.37 million for defrauding customers through undelivered services and damaging vehicles.
MoDOT extends a waiver for heavier truckloads for flood relief material transport until June 30, 2025, but with conditions to ensure safety and infrastructure protection.
Missouri’s Governor Kehoe updates on recovery from the May 16 storms and tornadoes, confirms seven deaths and extensive damage, and discusses efforts for federal aid.
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