University City has announced the State of the City address for March 5, 2026, where achievements and future plans will be discussed by Mayor Crow and Interim City Manager Sharp.

A Madison County jury convicted Dustin Shires of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of his 3-month-old son, Jameson.

Lawmakers advanced a package to force notice-and-cure periods for website ADA claims and give courts new tools to flag repetitive, fee-driven suits against small businesses.

A St. Louis man, Thomas Durgins, is charged with armed robbery at the Gateway Arch after a shoe sale went wrong. He pleaded not guilty; his case proceeds to trial.

Missouri joins the "A Home for Every Child" initiative to reform child welfare, aiming to provide secure homes for children and reduce administrative burdens.

Missouri businessman Danny L. Nickelson Jr. pleaded guilty to failing to pay employment taxes for a decade, facing prison and a potential $250,000 fine.

Alderman Rasheen Aldridge is moving to create a seven‑member nuisance property board with power to order closures after reporting on a downtown vape shop tied to repeated police calls.

City documents show Forest Park’s Jewel Box needs about $5 million in glass and frame repairs, and officials warn event bookings could be halted.

A 26-year-old was charged after prosecutors say a 17-year-old was shot at Love Bank Park's basketball court Wednesday night; the teen is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

CareSTL Health abruptly closed several St. Louis clinics this week amid payroll shortfalls. Leaders blamed a claims backlog, delayed federal funds and last May's tornado.

Clayton-based Olin will record a $75M pre-tax charge after a jury ruled for Shintech in a vinyl chloride supply dispute; the company expects roughly $185M to be paid by mid‑2026.

Cornell Woolfolk was sentenced to 146 months for attempted armed robbery and carjacking after crashing his car while intoxicated and attempting to steal another vehicle with a gun.

Webster Groves plans to develop a performance park with amenities like a pavilion and restrooms, aiming to support a variety of community events and activities.