Salt + Smoke will close its Hampton and Ellisville restaurants this Saturday, saying the move will let the chain focus on consistency and quality across its remaining locations.

A heavy first-floor blaze broke out Tuesday in the 4500 block of Olive Street in the Central West End. Firefighters conducted an active search and closed nearby streets.

A Missouri couple was found shot and bound in a Guatemalan sugarcane field; their 14‑month‑old daughter survived. Prosecutors are investigating and a vigil is planned.

Crushed Red will close its Manchester Road and Streets of St. Charles locations, the company said in a brief statement. The move affects two of the chain's six local restaurants.

St. Louis Community College announced a pilot to cover tuition, books, childcare and housing for 100 students — pairing financial aid with wraparound supports to boost completion.

A St. Louis woman faces felony charges after prosecutors say she opened fire during a July 7 custody exchange near Gravois Park.

A wrong‑way vehicle on I‑64 near Jefferson Avenue left two people dead and a third in critical condition as investigators processed the scene.

Ruler Foods will close its South Grand store on July 31, removing a nearby low‑cost grocery option for many south St. Louis residents. Neighbors say the loss will squeeze budgets and add travel time for basics.

A Union Pacific coal train partially derailed near Crescent Farms Golf Club in Eureka. Officials report no injuries as crews inspect a nearby bridge and damaged tracks.

A 34‑year‑old man was found shot on the 4000 block of Pontoon Road; the Major Case Squad has been called in and tips are being taken.

A regional analysis from Gateway to Hope links underused mammography, long travel and delayed treatment to higher breast cancer deaths for Black women in St. Louis.

Police renewed their appeal for tips in the unsolved April 7, 2024 killing of 19‑year‑old Larrion Beckton in College Hill. Detectives say the case remains open.

Extreme Heat Warning for St. Louis today: highs near 100°F and heat‑index readings over 110°F.