A 33-year-old Imperial man was booked on a felony persistent-DWI charge after deputies say he drove erratically on Highway 21; court records say prior convictions elevated the charge.

A 44-year-old Cooper City man died when his semi overturned and caught fire on I‑44 near Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash is listed as Troop D’s 65th fatality of 2026.

Two teenagers were shot Saturday night near Newstead and Farlin in north St. Louis; both are in stable condition as police investigate.

Nine adults were arrested and four juveniles were taken to a reunification center after police broke up a street takeover at Willmore Park; officers seized two guns and nine cars.

A 17-year-old was killed and two 16-year-olds were wounded in an overnight shooting on Linton Avenue in St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are asking for tips.

A July 2 preliminary hearing moved the Linn County infant‑death case into Division I; prosecutors say the parents face a Class A child‑endangerment charge and are due for arraignment Sept. 1.

Missouri will vote Aug. 4 on renewing a 0.1% sales tax that funds state parks and soil conservation across all 114 counties.

A Fenton man was arrested after deputies say he fired a crossbow and a BB gun at a passing vehicle; one person was struck and a deputy was bitten during the arrest.

A man was critically injured in a Friday night shooting near Riverview and North Broadway in north St. Louis. Police are investigating and have asked for tips.

Extreme Heat Warning keeps St. Louis sweltering on July 4 with heat‑index readings near 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms could bring gusty winds and heavy rain.

Jhon Arias' 14th-minute finish sank Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead as Colombia advances to the World Cup last 16. A sea of Colombian fans helped set the tone in KC.

A smartwatch alert sent a St. Charles County man for evaluation and into what local TV called a breakthrough AFib procedure, highlighting wearables’ growing clinical role.

St. Louis faces dangerous heat through July 4 with highs near 96°F and heat indices over 105°F. Cooling centers are listed by the city.