Fire crews checked all 60 of St. Louis’ tornado sirens during Monday’s monthly test; officials say upgrades are making progress but some units remain offline.

Waterloo CUSD No. 5 canceled classes Monday after vandals discharged a fire extinguisher at the junior high; environmental crews are cleaning and air-quality tests are underway.

SLMPD renewed its appeal Sunday for tips in the unsolved 2018 shooting death of John Keene. Detectives list an email, a phone number and CrimeStoppers for anonymous tips.

A man was stabbed in the forehead at a Dellwood gas station early Monday; police are investigating and the victim's condition remains unknown.

A late‑night explosion and house fire near West Kirsch Road in Madison County left one person burned and airlifted to St. Louis while dozens of firefighters responded. Officials have not yet released a cause.

A St. Louis CEO and mother of three died when a tourist truck flipped at Rancho Santana in Nicaragua; her 11-year-old son was critically injured and flown to St. Louis.

A wrong-way crash on Lewis & Clark Boulevard left one woman dead and four people injured in north St. Louis County, authorities say.

Court filings say a 41-year-old Belleville man was found with meth and later led police on a March chase in Alton; charges include possession and fleeing.

The FBI is leading an investigation after an April 3 explosion on southbound I‑55 near Hamel that briefly closed the highway; officials say no one was hurt.

A federal judge sentenced a Fairview Heights man to 28 years for a December 2023 sexual assault at the Gateway Arch; the term runs consecutive to time he’s already serving.

Riverview Alderwoman Ruth Cole was charged with misdemeanor fourth‑degree assault after police say she struck someone with a lawn chair; court records show bond was posted.

A man was killed Friday night on West Florissant in St. Louis' North City; homicide detectives were called to the 4100 block and are investigating.

A 15-year-old was wounded Friday near South Grand and Park Avenue in south St. Louis. Police say one person has been detained and the victim is stable.