Prosecutors charged a second person in the April drive‑thru shooting that killed Steak N Shake employee Chauncia Meekins. Court records and police say a recovered .45 Glock was tied to the case.

Patchy fog this morning in river valleys, then a warm, partly sunny day with a high near 86°F. Small rain chance Friday; drier trend next week.

A Webster Groves man was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison after admitting possession of child sexual abuse material that prosecutors say involved AI‑altered images and Kik exchanges.

Danielle Uskiwich, a St. Charles High attendance secretary, died after a head injury at Pointfest. Her family honored her through organ donation and an honor walk.

More than a dozen cars in DeBaliviere Place had their windows smashed overnight along Pershing Avenue; police say they're investigating after residents woke to shattered glass.

SSD froze salaries districtwide as leaders cite a $75–$83M shortfall. The teachers union points to roughly $259M in reserves and has sought federal mediation.

After touring the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center, Reps. Wesley Bell and Nikki Budzinski said they found overcrowding, inadequate medical care and water shortages among ICE detainees.

Detectives interrupted a street takeover near 9th and Branch; two people were charged and two cars impounded, police say. A 3‑year‑old was in one of the vehicles during the stop.

The Major Case Squad has deployed to the 8300 block of Airport Road in Berkeley as police investigate an active scene. Officials have released few details.

A 19-year-old survived a Halloween crash after Pattonville paramedics and a passerby performed CPR. He spent weeks in the hospital and is now fitted for prosthetics.

Local label Retta Jane is seeking city approval to open a combined boutique and wine bar in downtown Clayton.

Scaffolding and grandstands are rising at Bellerive Country Club as St. Louis prepares to host the BMW Championship Aug. 18–23, 2026. The FedExCup playoff event brings top players and benefits Evans Scholars.

A 6-year-old was seriously injured in an accidental shooting at a Glasgow Village home; St. Louis County police say the firearm’s owner has been charged.