A St. Charles judge interrupted a planned video hearing for Pam Hupp and has signaled steps to move her closer to court so she can attend upcoming proceedings. The move comes with a death‑penalty trial in the Betsy Faria case set for August.

Police warn a phony court notice and text scam is circulating that asks for toll payments via QR codes. Officials say don’t scan or send money and advise reporting the fraud.

A first‑floor blaze at a seven‑story apartment on the 3800 block of Lindell Blvd near Saint Louis University sent residents to shelter in place Friday; no serious injuries were reported.

A fatal crash at Shackelford Road and Kilmory Drive closed the roadway in both directions Friday afternoon with no estimated reopening time. Traffic was diverted.

A St. Louis woman was sentenced to 10 years after a judge found her responsible for the strangulation death of Reginald "Reggie" Dukes; his family said justice must be meaningful.

Two men from the Peoria area were arrested after a nearly 30‑mile chase from Winfield into St. Peters. Authorities say the pursuit began after a reported theft and an investigation into alleged contact with underage girls is ongoing.

A St. Louis County tax preparer admitted she used shell companies and fake payroll claims to obtain at least $1.2M in pandemic relief; sentencing is set for June 9, 2026.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol posted a narrated "critical incident" reel revisiting the 2024 Crestwood pursuit that left Delisha Evans dead and a suspect killed. The video is framed as a training and transparency move while investigations continue.

A family member found an elderly man dead inside his Berkeley home; police are treating the case as suspicious while county investigators process the scene.

Prosecutors declined to charge anyone in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old rapper J4 after reviewing doorbell footage; family and organizers say questions remain.

Chesterfield police released photos after a March 1 theft at a Nike store and are asking the public for tips. Investigators want anyone who recognizes the people in the images to contact the Special Enforcement Unit.

Seven vehicles were stolen from a business in Imperial; deputies posted photos and a suspect description as they ask the public for tips.

U.S. Marshals and St. Louis police searched a hotel in the 5800 block of Wilson Avenue; investigators later found a wanted man dead and another man wounded, police said.