A Chilean national, Rene Arviso Velasquez, was sentenced to 75 months in prison for credit card theft and identity fraud across the U.S., stealing over $40,000.

President Trump has tapped Ellisville Police Chief Steve Lewis to be U.S. marshal for eastern Missouri, elevating a suburban police leader to a key federal post.

Dense fog limits visibility across St. Louis through 9 a.m. CST; storms and gusty winds are possible later Thursday. Plan extra travel time and avoid outdoor burning this afternoon.

A Collinsville woman was critically injured after being struck by a MetroLink train at Emerson Park station in East St. Louis; family members are seeking answers.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after police say four cars were broken into near the 2200 block of Lucas Avenue in Downtown West. He was booked without bond and faces a preliminary hearing on March 18, 2026.

Parkway Central High School mourns the death of senior Olivia Bumbac after a car accident. She was an athlete and her organ donor status could save 50 lives.

The Missouri House advanced HB 1766 to limit how cars and other personal property are counted for tax purposes. Supporters promise steadier bills; critics warn of lost local revenue.

A Quick Pick sold at a Fenton Walmart matched all six MO Millions numbers on Jan. 14, making the buyer the lottery’s first MO Millions jackpot winner.

Missouri DOC confirmed the death of 22‑year‑old Cody Armistead at Potosi Correctional Center; causes for recent in‑custody deaths have not been released.

The body found in the Mississippi River has been identified as missing St. Louis teenager Wuaniata Gibson, ending the search initiated after their disappearance on December 24, 2025.

Emergency lane closures on I-70 and I-64 cause significant traffic and potential delays for commuters in Wentzville, Missouri, due to urgent bridge work.

Florissant Police announced Jim Cavins's induction into the IL Torch Run Hall of Fame for his support of Special Olympics Illinois.

The Saint Louis Zoo euthanized Ella, a 15 1/2-year-old giraffe with chronic arthritis, after she was found unable to rise. Her playful personality will be missed by both staff and visitors.