Severe winter weather has rendered Missouri roads dangerous, leading to travel advisories from MoDOT and a Mo. National Guard activation. Conditions are expected to improve by Monday.

Governor Mike Parson appointed two new officials in Missouri: Charles T. Argana as Associate Circuit Judge and Kimberly Gibbs as Crawford County Clerk, both bringing valuable experience to their respective roles.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for St. Louis, MO with expected snow, sleet, and ice accumulations leading to difficult travel conditions and possible power outages.

Upcoming bridge repairs on US-169 and Cookingham Drive will cause closures from January 20 to February 22, affecting traffic flow with phased lane and ramp shutdowns.

An off-duty officer working security at a St. Louis bar fatally shot an armed man during a large brawl early New Year's Day. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The forecast for St. Louis predicts cloudy skies with temperatures around freezing, a chance of a rain-snow mix, and a gradual transition to sunnier but cold weather, with a possibility of significant precipitation over the weekend.

Missouri law enforcement begins ticketing for using phones while driving, as part of the new Siddens Bening Hands-Free law aimed at reducing distracted driving incidents.

MoDOT announces lane closures on MO Route 114 in Stoddard County for bridge maintenance on January 2, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers should expect delays and heed signs.

Construction is scheduled on a half-mile stretch of I-55 in Perry County, with all lanes remaining open and work occurring between mile markers 129 and 129.4 during specific daytime hours, weather permitting.

The USDOT announced grants for community infrastructure projects, including the new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, with application details accessible via the MoDOT website.

Missouri's new hands-free law begins enforcement, issuing fines for phone use while driving, named after families affected by distracted driving tragedies.

A pedestrian was killed in Affton after being hit by two cars; police are investigating the incident which occurred on Gravois Road. Both drivers cooperated with the investigation.

One person was killed and two injured in a Ferguson gun battle, leading police to arrest one suspect and search for others. The investigation continues with no officers harmed.