McKendree University mourns the death of water polo coach Colleen Lischwe, 34, killed in a collision on Interstate 44; GoFundMe raises funds in her memory.

MoDOT is closing a section of Route 142 in Butler County for culvert work, impacting traffic on January 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.

In St. Louis, a woman, Gladys Anthony, died following a dog attack; her husband was also injured but survived. Their family is grieving the loss. The dogs have not been captured; the incident is under investigation.

A woman in Southwest Garden was robbed by an acquaintance; the suspect allegedly took extra cash and a debit card and pointed a firearm at her. Police seek information.

A woman was robbed at gunpoint in Southwest Garden, St. Louis. The suspect fled in a minivan. Police and CrimeStoppers seek tips to aid the investigation.

St. Louis sees a continued decline in crime rates in 2024, with the lowest homicides in a decade and a 15% overall crime rate drop from the previous year. However, burglaries increased slightly.

A 22-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint in her car on the 1400 block of Teresa in The Gate District, with the armed suspect fleeing after taking her money.

Adrian Peebles of St. Louis admitted to staging car accidents in a mail fraud scheme, causing losses of over $100,000 to insurers. He awaits sentencing.

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty to defrauding sellers with movie prop money, affecting 13 victims and causing losses of over $200,000.

St. Louis's Housing Committee prepares for public hearings on the TRANSFORM STL Act, focusing on infrastructure and community programs, with Alderwoman Sonnier emphasizing public engagement.

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with events and a new brand identity. Mayor Jones praised SLATE's work in connecting residents with jobs.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs six executive orders to launch the Safer Missouri Initiative aimed at improving public safety and strengthening law enforcement efforts.

MO Route 95 in Douglas County will be partially closed for culvert replacement, potentially causing travel delays from Jan. 23 to Feb. 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.