Daniel Paulino, former Velda City police chief, is listed as working for Hillsdale while awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in a federal wire‑fraud case. The development has renewed scrutiny of small north St. Louis County policing.

A Kansas City family says Nebraska Furniture Mart sent an unvetted subcontractor who molested their 8-year-old in Peculiar; the retailer denies the allegations. The family has filed suit in Cass County.

An officer-involved shooting in Wildwood left one person hospitalized after officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Wild Horse Farm Court.

Warm and breezy today in St. Louis with highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely late Thursday night into early Friday; expect gusty winds and overnight rain.

Jefferson County's lawsuit against Express Scripts and Optum Rx will go before a jury in March 2027. County officials say PBM practices helped keep opioids flowing and drove up public costs.

Kirkwood police posted a weekly beat detailing a $4,500 tech‑support gift‑card scam, an exchange of gunfire on New York Street, and an impersonation arrest.

Sheriff’s Office says unlocked cars in Barnhart were hit and items including firearms were stolen. Residents are urged to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

A Wentzville man is due in St. Charles County court May 18 after police say more than 120 videos of child sexual abuse material were found on micro SD cards.

Stifel posted $242.1M in net income and $1.48B in revenue for Q1, driven by stronger investment-banking and asset-management fees and a sale to Equitable.

After record April rains and fresh flash‑flood warnings, St. Louis officials are directing residents to MSD's Know Your Zone map to check flood risk and review insurance. Quick steps and resources are included.

An immersive Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café pops up at Nudo House in the Delmar Loop this Saturday with St. Louis‑exclusive menu items and limited merch.

Anheuser‑Busch will open a technical skills training center at its St. Louis brewery as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing push that adds 15 training hubs nationwide. The program aims to upskill thousands and expand career pathways for veterans and trade‑school students.

A barricade in Wood River ended Wednesday when a suspect surrendered and was arrested. Multiple agencies responded and no injuries were reported.