A Dellwood man was charged this week in the June 21, 2025 killing of Alicia Leach and her unborn child. Prosecutors say evidence and social‑media posts link him to the shooting.

Consumer Reports and federal data uncovered PFAS, coal‑tar dyes and hidden phthalates in everyday cosmetics. Here’s what St. Louis shoppers should check now.

Queens University clinched its first NCAA Tournament berth after an overtime ASUN title; the Royals draw Purdue in the first round and fans are planning watch parties in Charlotte.

Belleville police say a 40-year-old man was found dead early Wednesday on Illinois Route 161 near Sullivan Drive. Detectives and the county coroner responded; autopsy results are pending.

A Union man was charged in a shooting scare on North Prairie Dell Road. Three others were arrested on warrants and related charges.

An 18-year-old admitted to firing in a Ferguson shootout that killed a Lyft driver; police say four teens now face murder and weapons charges.

Court filings say Tyshawn Tate, a Memphis resident, was charged with second‑degree rape after an alleged Oct. 23 assault on Lincoln University’s campus.

A gaping hole across from Busch Stadium has been under repair for weeks as crews finish utility work and wait for warm weather to pour concrete.

The former Post-Dispatch building on North Tucker has been refitted as a multi-tenant tech campus hosting Block, Scale AI and Cyber-Up, blending offices with cybersecurity training. Owners say the mix could help jump-start downtown hiring.

An aldermanic committee in St. Louis advanced a proposal to block new immigration detention centers, joining nearby cities pushing back against federal enforcement. The measure now goes to the full Board of Aldermen.

Two new programs called Elly and Psephos are being pitched to state election officials as a public-records alternative to ERIC. Experts warn the tools could generate high false positives and legal headaches for counties.

A 65-year-old woman died after her car struck a tree at Oakland Avenue and Oakview Place. Police say a medical emergency may be to blame and the investigation is ongoing.

Clayton police are investigating after a detainee was found dead Monday at the Buzz Westfall Justice Center. Officials say the death 'does not appear to be suspicious' while next of kin are notified.