St. Louis police shot a person near the Dome at America's Center; commanders and force detectives responded and no officers were injured.

BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups is set to reopen at 700 S. Broadway under team behind Broadway Oyster Bar, with a public pre‑opening celebration Wednesday at noon.

Lawmakers approved a new Missouri Rangers program that would let districts hire state‑certified armed guards. The optional, POST‑run training plan now heads to Gov. Mike Kehoe.

O'Fallon crews battled a house fire in the Homefield subdivision; two neighboring homes were damaged but no injuries were reported.

Two teenagers were wounded in an apparent accidental shooting inside a north St. Louis home; police say an 18-year-old was handling the gun and detectives are investigating.

A Flood Watch is in effect through 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as heavy showers and thunderstorms continue across St. Louis. Expect brief flooding and gusty winds; allow extra travel time.

An 18-year-old faces multiple felony counts after police say he fired into a couple's car outside a south St. Louis Domino's.

A teen accepted a manslaughter plea after a 14-year-old was fatally stabbed during a chaotic fight outside Johnson Jennings Junior High.

Police say Allen S. Owens pulled a gun on his girlfriend at a south-city gas station, stole her car and drove over her torso. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.

An off‑duty St. Charles County officer freed a child who had climbed into a claw machine at a local bowling alley, the department says.

A St. Louis County player found a $50,000 prize on a $10 $1,000 Frenzy scratcher bought at the QuikTrip on South Big Bend in Maplewood. The Missouri Lottery game still lists millions in unclaimed prizes.

Two teens were wounded after gunfire at a large gathering at Kiener Plaza early Monday; police say both suffered leg injuries and are seeking witnesses.

A St. Louis man accepted a plea on May 18, 2026, resolving charges in the Jan. 12, 2025 fatal stabbing of a co‑worker outside an Amazon warehouse in Berkeley.