St. Louis faces extreme heat with the NWS issuing a warning due to temperatures and heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees, urging residents to stay hydrated and cool.

Missouri's Improve I-70 project is set for public hearings in August to discuss widening the interstate, with online commenting available until September 3. Construction starts in 2025.

Daniel Robert, a Texas man, received a life sentence for leading a cocaine distribution network accountable for over 325 kilograms in southern Illinois, including charges for obstruction and witness tampering.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for various scientific positions, emphasizing DNA or Drug Chemistry expertise, with salaries up to $135,000.

Tonia Haddix of "Chimp Crazy" was arrested for evading court orders related to a PETA lawsuit and released on Sunday. Her husband is expected to be detained as well.

MoDOT has a public meeting on August 4 to discuss Route 67 safety improvements, including replacing median crossovers with J-turns to reduce severe accidents.

A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV in Breckenridge Hills on St. Charles Rock Road; the driver remained at the scene, and the incident is under investigation.

St. Louis contemplates closing 37 of its 68 public schools by 2026 due to declining population, birth rates, and costly infrastructure repairs exacerbated by tornado damage.

A man was arrested for drug trafficking after being stopped for a traffic violation in St. Louis, facing multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance.

An inmate at St. Louis CJC died after being restrained by staff; an investigation into the incident led by SLMPD's Force Investigations Unit is underway.

Samuel Hayes Jr. died in custody at St. Louis City Justice Center after being restrained, marking the facility's twentieth such death since 2020, sparking concerns and calls for accountability and investigation.

Residents in St. Louis face flash floods and a heatwave, with a Flash Flood Warning and an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Kirkwood, Missouri police reported a self-inflicted gunshot, copper theft, vehicle theft, and assault on a cyclist, detailing the incidents on social media.