A helicopter made a hard landing in a wooded area near Troy Air Park; the pilot was airlifted with moderate injuries and federal investigators were notified. Crews reported a fuel spill but no trapped occupants.

A Blue Springs father says he doesn't blame a homeowner who shot and killed his 18‑year‑old son during a suspected break‑in. Police identified the teen as Tristen Barker; the investigation is ongoing.

A pre-dawn house fire in north St. Louis County early Monday left one person dead. St. Louis County Police and the regional Bomb & Arson Unit are investigating.

A woman was found dead Sunday in a creek near the 1100 block of Lee Street in Cottage Hills; Madison County detectives and the coroner are investigating.

A late‑night shooting Sunday on West Florissant in North City left one person dead; homicide detectives were called in and police are seeking tips.

Police republished a Facebook plea on June 21 asking for tips in the 2017 triple homicide that killed Chanice White and two other women.

A single-car crash at N. Leonor K. Sullivan and Lucas left one person dead and two injured Sunday. Police closed the scene while reconstruction investigators worked.

A St. Louis man was arrested and charged with a first‑degree terrorist threat after allegedly calling a Meramec post office and threatening to "shoot up" the building, prompting a lockdown.

A passenger died and two drivers were seriously injured after a Friday night crash on Highway 412 at Highway 164, state troopers say.

Eureka police arrested a 36-year-old after a June traffic stop; officers say his prior DWI history could elevate the current charge to a felony.

A man was shot Saturday night in the 11100 block of Riaza Square in Spanish Lake; police detained several people as detectives investigate.

A man was killed Saturday in a crash near South 18th and Gratiot in Downtown West. Police say the vehicle may have struck a fence near Ameren and investigators are on scene.

Jonathan Hart, 23, was charged after surveillance video allegedly showed him firing from a Dodge Charger on April 4 on the 1900 block of Locust. He faces unlawful-use and armed-criminal-action counts and is being held without bond.