St. Louis County police investigate a homicide after Derrick Merit, 39, was fatally stabbed; a 15-year-old faces charges.

Emke Road near Augusta Bottom Road in St. Charles County will be closed for two days starting August 25 for culvert replacement, weather permitting. Local detours will be available.

A woman was fatally shot in the Northwoods neighborhood, with no suspects in custody and an ongoing investigation by the St. Louis County Police Department.

MoDOT announces a daytime closure of Center Street ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54 in Holts Summit for repairs on August 19-20, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Missouri Department of Revenue will exempt child and adult diapers, certain feminine hygiene products, and incontinence products from sales and use taxes starting August 28, 2025.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, effective September 8, following governor's appointment of successor.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer released a report on the city's response to a tornado, detailing failures and steps for improvement, and revised emergency siren protocols.

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for St. Louis, with high temperatures and potential thunderstorms; residents are advised to take precautions.

A St. Louis man drowned in a private lake in Bollinger County during a weekend swim; he was not wearing a life jacket, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.

The Saint Louis Zoo takes in four endangered Mexican spider monkeys seized from smugglers, highlighting the issue of illegal wildlife trade and advocating for the Captive Primate Safety Act.

SLMPD reports a fatal hit-and-run in Jeff-Vander-Lou, seeking suspect after 20-year-old Tori Dunn was struck and killed.

MoDOT KC announces a public meeting to discuss replacing the Route Z bridge over Keeney Creek. Open house format encourages community questions and feedback, with additional online input opportunities.

St. Charles County law enforcement intensifies summer DUI crackdown, urging public safety and sober transportation choices to prevent impaired driving incidents.