St. Charles County, Missouri, celebrates and seeks to hire emergency dispatchers and a Dispatch Operations Manager, highlighting their role in emergency response and offering training for new recruits.

Ziggi's Coffee opens a new location in Wentzville, Missouri, offering a drive-thru experience with an array of coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, and snacks at 100 Wilmer Meadow Dr.

A man died after a New Year's Eve shooting in the Gate District; despite multiple surgeries, he passed away on January 1. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

St. Louis activates Code Blue, increasing shelter beds and providing transport to protect homeless from extreme cold, with services for individuals, families, and pets.

St. Louis faces a 60% chance of snow, mainly before 9 am, with light accumulation and chilly temperatures around 25 degrees. Clearing skies expected later.

Nathaniel Rod Gibson pled guilty to grooming and illegal sexual contact with a minor and faces up to 30 years in prison for these crimes. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood.

St. Louis County celebrates National Pizza Week, promoting local pizza favorites and frozen options available at Schnucks and Dierbergs markets to support community businesses.

MoDOT announces the upcoming closure of Route K North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge for renovations, as part of the Northwest Bridge Bundle project aiming for April completion.

A St. Louis County man, Dennis M. Davis, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fentanyl distribution after a collaborative law enforcement investigation.

A St. Charles man pled guilty to mail fraud for embezzling $400,000 from his employer through a refund scheme. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

A former bartender from St. Charles County pled guilty to having CSAM and secretly filming a minor with hidden cameras. His arrest followed a Homeland Security tip-off about CSAM distribution.

Saint Charles will host "Lights, Camera… TRIVIA!" on March 7 to support the local animal shelter, with trivia, costumes, and table decorations encouraged. Tickets cost $160 for a table of eight.

The eastbound I-44 rest area in Franklin County, near St. Clair, is closed from Jan 13-23 for upgrades, including new striping and restroom demolition, but temporary facilities are available.