St. Louis activates emergency shelters as temperatures drop, offering over 300 beds for the night and coordinating with local organizations for transportation and assistance.

St. Louis police captured two men after a carjacking chase ended in a crash; two firearms were recovered. No names or specific charges were disclosed.

Residents of St. Charles, Missouri face federal charges for alleged child exploitation, with possible penalties including fines and imprisonment if convicted.

Students in St. Charles County visited the Emergency Communications center to learn how the 911 service operates and experienced a simulated emergency call handling.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasts a warm Christmas Day at 72 degrees, following a week of mixed temperatures and mainly clear skies.

The St. Charles County Police Department shared tips for mental health during the holidays, stressing the importance of community, self-care, and provided crisis helplines.

A firefighter fell through the floor while battling a blaze in a vacant St. Louis house but was uninjured and resumed duty. The incident highlights the rise in vacant-building fires during colder months.

A 14-year-old boy, Samuel Williams Jr., was shot and killed in St. Louis, with homicide detectives investigating and CrimeStoppers offering a reward for tips.

St. Louis Refuse Division announces changes to trash collection schedule for Christmas and New Year's, with adjustments for roll cart and recyclable collections, and a reminder of suspended yard waste pickup.

Miranda Burgess was sentenced to 39 months for mail theft, including targeting an elderly victim, and must repay $6,500 and serve time for charges of identity theft, stolen mail possession, and bank fraud.

Missouri AG launches an investigation into Bitcoin ATM operators for alleged deceptive practices, including hidden fees and potential consumer law violations.

St. Louis updates its Water Utility Assistance Program to help residents with overdue water bills by expanding eligibility, offering one-time credits, and extending repayment terms.

St. Louis invests in a workforce program to help those involved with the Child Support Court system find stable employment, with aims to improve child support compliance and foster economic stability.