Court cases tied to a Feb. 5, 2024 Oakville shooting that killed two teens are nearing resolution, and families say the process has reopened painful questions.

A handful of Barbie dolls sold at a Cargo Largo in Independence were found with suspected drug residue; authorities say the items were recovered and are investigating.

EPA says pre‑excavation testing at West Lake Landfill is complete, clearing a path for excavation possibly starting in 2027. Local advocates called the milestone a major win.

MATI booked Jon Batiste, Killer Mike and Wyclef Jean for July in Grand Center, with a separately ticketed Batiste kickoff at the Fabulous Fox.

A 34-year-old Ferguson woman, Danyelle L. Conner, was killed overnight in a crash at West Florissant and Emerson near Calvary Cemetery; investigators are on scene.

A late‑night house fire in Walnut Park East sent one resident to the hospital in critical condition, fire officials say.

A St. Charles County pet sitter faces an animal-abuse charge after a Yorkie named Rosie died while her owners were on vacation; court video and a pathology report are central to the case.

Franklin County officials are asking voters to approve a quarter‑cent online use tax after landline tax receipts plunged, aiming to stabilize 911 staffing and equipment.

A 34-year-old Beaufort man was found dead near Ameren’s Labadie plant after being electrocuted while allegedly cutting copper wire, authorities say.

A strong warm‑up pushes St. Louis into the low 90s by Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night into Friday.

Sensient will invest up to $250 million to expand natural food-color production in North St. Louis and is expected to add hundreds of jobs.

The Cardinals added a $29 Coca‑Cola Unlimited ticket in Big Mac Land and a rotating "made in the Lou" vendor series, plus new concessions across Busch Stadium.

An overnight fire gutted Fahrenheit STL in Florissant and affected about 30 employees. Owners say they plan to rebuild after investigators probe the cause.