A Missouri appeals court on May 5 upheld a $495M verdict against Abbott over its preterm infant formula, preserving one of the largest awards in a wave of NEC lawsuits.

A Park Hills contractor pleaded guilty to multiple felonies tied to contractor fraud and was ordered to pay $96,500 in restitution. Prosecutors say he took large upfront payments and performed little or no work.

A federal judge in St. Louis sentenced Richard James Miller to 50 years after prosecutors said he recorded the sexual abuse of two underage girls.

Eight people were wounded in separate overnight shootings across St. Louis. Police say the scenes are unrelated and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Neighborhood groups on The Hill propose night drone patrols to deter crime while pledging strict privacy limits and oversight. Organizers are seeking donations and community input.

A 17-year-old Vandalia passenger was killed after a two‑vehicle crash on U.S. 54 near Curryville; two others were airlifted to area hospitals.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's 39th Annual Art Fair runs May 8–10 during the park's 50th anniversary weekend, featuring 160+ juried artists, live music and family activities.

Federal prosecutors say Harold Paul White drove a 12‑year‑old from Michigan to St. Louis, recorded sexual acts and pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for July 31.

Showers and thunderstorms will soak St. Louis Tuesday with a high near 57°F. Expect slick roads during the afternoon commute and a cool stretch through Thursday.

Missouri’s 'Feather Weather' forecast counts hundreds of millions of migrants tonight; St. Louis dims the Arch and groups urge lights out.

Ameren warns MISO capacity prices and booming data‑center demand could push supply costs higher when seasonal rates reset on June 1, raising summer bills in central and southern Illinois.

Schnuck Markets will close the Jasper Schnucks Fresh on May 24. About 29 employees will be offered transfers or severance.

Tornado sirens blared across St. Louis on Monday afternoon even though the National Weather Service had posted no active watches or warnings, leaving neighbors confused. City officials point people to NotifySTL and the NWS for official updates.