The article announces the retirement of Sandra 'Sandy' Karsten as Missouri's DPS Director effective January 13, 2025, highlighting her achievements and contributions.

The Ladue Road under I-270 in St. Louis will be closed for bridge work from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, with recommended detours via I-64, Ballas Road, Olive Boulevard, and Coeur De Ville Drive.

Donald Johnson, 49, pleaded guilty to the attempted rape of an 18-year-old relative. He will serve a 10-year prison sentence for the crime committed last October.

A St. Louis man faces multiple charges for stealing a car and fleeing an accident, among other offenses. He is held on a $150,000 bond, with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

Judges Hilton and Levy were elected as Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge, respectively, of the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of St. Louis County, effective January 1, 2025.

Cort VanOstran is appointed as St. Louis County's new Prosecuting Attorney by County Executive Dr. Sam Page, following Wesley Bell's election to Congress.

St. Louis is increasing winter aid for the homeless with over 800 emergency and transitional beds, warming centers in senior centers and libraries, and services like the 2-1-1 hotline and GetHelp app for shelter referrals.

St. Charles County reports a decrease in major crimes, with lower numbers of robberies, assaults, and vehicle-related thefts compared to the previous year.

The NWS predicts a shift from cloudy to sunny in St. Louis, with temperatures rising to 32°F and winds reaching 5-7 mph. The week brings mixed conditions, ending with a sunny weekend and a slight chance of rain on Sunday.

Funeral for 16-year-old hockey player Colin Brown is set for Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, with a visitation on Thursday at his high school.

A man was critically wounded by gunfire on James Cool Papa Bell Ave. in St. Louis, with police asking the public for information on the daytime shooting.

Terricca T. Miller was arrested after a series of shootings and a police chase in North County, facing multiple charges including weapon use and assault. Her bond is set at $200,000.

Wildwood City Hall will close for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28-29, and waste collection services will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday pickups. Emergency services will remain available throughout the holiday.