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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An argument at a Pacific sports bar turned violent early Sunday; one man is in critical condition and a suspect was arrested at his home.
A woman was wounded Saturday in Ferguson after being struck by random gunfire near Glen Owen Drive. Police say the shooting appears random and are asking for tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
Baileys' Restaurants will close two long-running St. Louis locations next Saturday as the company reorganizes its portfolio. Patrons have one more week to visit.
A person was critically injured in a downtown St. Louis stabbing near the Old Post Office; police detained a suspect and are investigating.
A 75-year-old St. Charles man drowned Saturday after a medical emergency capsized his kayak on the North Fork of the White River near Dora.
A grand jury declined to indict the father of 7-month-old Kiyomi Parker on a murder charge; prosecutors dropped that count but child-endangerment charges remain. Community groups have launched a gun-lock campaign.
A 62-year-old man from Shawnee drowned Saturday after going under while swimming off a dock near Crescent Drive at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed dissolving a 1987 injunction against Glendale Shooting Club near Robertsville, ending a decades‑long legal fight and removing long-standing limits on the range.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dangerous heat will bake St. Louis Sunday into Monday with heat-index readings above 115°F. Cooling centers and 2‑1‑1 assistance are available.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Boom Boom Room is relocating into Buddy's events space on Washington Avenue, debuting a weekend residency with themed food and cocktails on August 21, 2026.
A St. Louis County judge convicted Dan Pruitt of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2021 Berkeley death of Courtland Crump. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 21.
Retail & Industry in ...
The Ballwin Applebee’s on Manchester Road will close this summer after decades in business; the owner cited falling sales and rising costs.
A Wentzville mother is critically injured after a crash on US‑61 that also cost her unborn child. Neighbors have organized fundraisers and a bingo night to help the family.
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