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.

A person was rescued from an overnight house fire in Lindenwood Park and taken to a hospital in critical condition; the cause remains under investigation.

St. Louis County police say a man was found dead after a shooting at Heatherton Estates in Florissant; detectives have released few details as the investigation continues.

A man was killed early Monday on South Broadway in south St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

A 61-year-old Bowling Green man was killed after his motorcycle crashed on U.S. Route 54 near Pike County Road 291, state troopers say.

Federal prosecutors say Michael Mohr was charged after hidden cameras and videos of minors were found; the FBI is urging potential victims in central Illinois to contact authorities.

An hours-long police standoff on Murdoch Avenue ended Sunday when officers shot a suspect who allegedly held a victim at gunpoint.

A 25-year-old Doolittle man died after his motorcycle struck an SUV on Highway D near Jerome. Troopers say speed and a turn into the wrong lane were factors.

A Dallas‑to‑Chicago United flight was diverted to Lambert on Nov. 16 after a passenger reported a bomb in his wife’s luggage; authorities searched the plane and detained one person.

A 68-year-old man died after being arrested following a bicycle chase at Grand and Itaska. SLMPD's Force Investigation Unit has opened an inquiry.

A 23-year-old Rolla woman died after her SUV overturned early Saturday on County Road 1000 near Huffman Garden Center, Phelps County troopers said.

William 'Red' Hackworth, 62, was arrested March 24 and charged with sexual trafficking and enticement after investigators say he communicated online with a 14-year-old.