A MoDOT deck replacement on the Ashley Branch bridge would close the Route W crossing for roughly 60 days and push residents onto a 60–70 mile backroads detour, locals warn. Business owners and first responders say the short repair threatens livelihoods and emergency response times.

A St. Louis man was due in court after police say he smashed windows and rifled roughly a dozen cars in the SLU Hospital lot. Investigators say cellphone and video evidence tie him to multiple scenes.

Missouri's Education Board denied requests to start the 2026-27 school year early, upheld strict exemption criteria, and discussed St. Louis Schools' performance and literacy initiatives.

A Missouri WARN notice says Community Wholesale Tire will close two Hazelwood warehouses on April 10, 2026, putting 143 jobs at risk and triggering state transition services.

Saint Charles is preparing for its 5th St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, starting at 4 PM, with festive floats and a route from the Lewis and Clark Boathouse to Main Street.

A Missouri bill to eliminate the state grocery tax would phase out local levies and could cost St. Louis roughly $20.8 million annually, a city fiscal note warns.

The Shrewsbury Police Department reported a busy week with various incidents, including traffic violations, shoplifting, and assisting with a resisting suspect.

Belleville's Ward 2 is hosting a Town Hall on Feb. 12 to discuss the Operating Budget and city updates, with in-person and virtual attendance options for residents, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity.

Missouri's Attorney General is suing Pressure STL for selling illegal, mislabeled THC products aimed at minors, allegedly bypassing regulations and posing health risks.

A Belleville juvenile was critically injured in a shooting, and a suspect, also a juvenile, was apprehended. The incident seems non-random, with both parties known to each other.

MoDOT will replace navigation lights on the U.S. Route 54 bridge in the Lake of the Ozarks, causing lane and ramp closures on Feb. 18-19 during the day.

Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a woman in a Starbucks drive-thru in St. Louis; suspect fled on foot and is considered armed and dangerous.

St. Louis weather forecast predicts a shift to sunnier conditions with temperatures rising towards the low 60s by Washington's Birthday, following a partly sunny start and a rainy Saturday.