A pump failure at the Chain of Rocks treatment plant prompted a precautionary boil‑water advisory for 19 St. Louis neighborhoods; officials say tests are pending.

Former Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DWI tied to a July 2025 Lake of the Ozarks stop; the plea recommends a fine and court costs.

Ameren Missouri filed to boost base electric rates; the company says the change would add about $13 to the typical monthly bill if regulators approve new rates in mid‑2027.

A local travel agent in St. Louis left customers scrambling for Bosnia flights and refunds, with some reporting thousands of dollars lost and unusable confirmation codes.

A June 25 class-action suit in St. Louis alleges Peabody misled investors about delays at the Centurion coal mine, claiming the company kept its stock artificially high.

A 22-year-old Alton man was sentenced to 32 years after pleading guilty to the 2023 Wood River party shooting that killed Jacob "Jake" Wall.

Dangerous heat will sit over St. Louis this week: highs near 98°F and heat-index values above 109°F. Cooling centers and safety resources are available.

Sen. Eric Schmitt says Boeing's new 1.1M‑sq‑ft plant in north St. Louis County will assemble the Air Force's F‑47, promising jobs while stirring debate over tax breaks and cleanup.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies agreed to buy KMOX and five other Audacy‑owned St. Louis stations; the purchase would expand the group's local media footprint pending FCC approval.

A WashU‑led analysis of nearly 12,000 preteen brain scans shows neighborhood and family socioeconomic conditions leave measurable marks on brain function tied to sleep and stress. The finding shifts attention from IQ to everyday conditions.

A Foristell man was killed after being struck following a multi‑vehicle crash on I‑270 near MO‑370. Troopers say debris struck several vehicles and multiple people were hurt.

Police investigated shots fired at an apartment complex near 17th and Chestnut in downtown St. Louis; there were no known injuries. The department posted an alert on its social feed as detectives worked the scene.

Federal prosecutors say late‑night grease heists in Soulard were part of a multi‑state conspiracy that funneled stolen fryer oil into the biofuels market.