A chimney fire at Piekutowski's paused production at the 86-year-old St. Louis sausage shop just days before Easter. The temporary halt could affect holiday orders.

Two‑time U.S. women’s champion Jennifer Shahade has settled her dispute with the U.S. Chess Federation after alleging retaliation for reporting sexual‑assault claims; terms were not disclosed.

Police excavated a Jefferson Avenue yard after a cadaver dog alerted investigators in the long-unsolved disappearance of 16-year-old Shemika Cosey, missing since late 2008.

Two juveniles were seriously injured near McCluer South‑Berkeley after a track meet; police say one person is in custody and there is no active threat.

Bethalto resident Ashley Rusk pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 40 years after admitting to sexual abuse and permitting the abuse of a child.

A 55-year-old woman was shot in north St. Louis after an argument over a minor car accident; a 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

A bullet struck the wall of a St. Charles home after reports of gunfire near Parkcrest Drive; police say no one was hurt.

Camdenton Schools faced a second bomb threat this week; police say calls were traced to an 11‑year‑old in Napa who allegedly admitted making them.

An overnight fire on Missouri Avenue spread from one house to two neighbors, destroying at least one home and prompting a rescue. Investigators say the cause is under review.

Three Illinois men were charged after a Dec. 31 warehouse break-in in downtown St. Louis that investigators say left rare racecars, a Chevelle and about 20 motorcycles missing.

A man opened fire at an officer near a South Kingshighway car wash Monday night; police say the officer was unhurt and a search is underway.

St. Louis County police canceled an AMBER Alert after determining a reported abduction of a 5‑year‑old was fabricated; two people are in custody.

A dispute over allegedly mis‑sold narcotics at a Clayton apartment left a man shot and a suspect jailed on multiple felony charges.