Severe storms forced organizers to cancel the America's Birthday Parade at the Gateway Arch; crowds were told to seek shelter while weather and heat warnings stayed in effect.

A 29-year-old Pacifica woman died after her minivan was struck by a semi on westbound I-44 near mile marker 190.6 in Phelps County; state troopers are investigating.

Passing showers didn't cancel Kirkwood's Freedom Festival; organizers and police kept the fireworks on schedule. Official updates were posted as the evening progressed.

A 24-year-old Kennett man died and a 13-year-old passenger was airlifted after a rollover on U.S. 412 east of Senath, troopers say. Both occupants were ejected and were not wearing seat belts.

Sunny morning yields to a high near 88°F and a 50% chance of afternoon storms. Brief heavy downpours and gusty winds possible.

St. Clair police say most traffic signals are down; drivers should stop, yield and take turns while crews work.

A 33-year-old Imperial man was booked on a felony persistent-DWI charge after deputies say he drove erratically on Highway 21; court records say prior convictions elevated the charge.

A 44-year-old Cooper City man died when his semi overturned and caught fire on I‑44 near Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash is listed as Troop D’s 65th fatality of 2026.

Two teenagers were shot Saturday night near Newstead and Farlin in north St. Louis; both are in stable condition as police investigate.

Nine adults were arrested and four juveniles were taken to a reunification center after police broke up a street takeover at Willmore Park; officers seized two guns and nine cars.

A 17-year-old was killed and two 16-year-olds were wounded in an overnight shooting on Linton Avenue in St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are asking for tips.

A July 2 preliminary hearing moved the Linn County infant‑death case into Division I; prosecutors say the parents face a Class A child‑endangerment charge and are due for arraignment Sept. 1.

Missouri will vote Aug. 4 on renewing a 0.1% sales tax that funds state parks and soil conservation across all 114 counties.