Branden Leachman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal New Year's Day attack on Tyrone Venney in St. Louis, recorded on video.

Police seized guns and suspected narcotics in Mount Pleasant, arresting a 39-year-old man previously involved in a Dutchtown shooting and current firearms and assault charges.

St. Louis' forecast includes showers and thunderstorms with fluctuating chances throughout the week, temperatures nearing 90 degrees, and potential for gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

Jermanine Smith and Bianka North received sentences of 141 and 154 months for a string of armed carjackings in St. Louis. Their 2022 crimes involved deception, intimidation, and violence, prompting swift federal prosecution.

MoDOT delays Route 5 and U.S. Route 40 intersection upgrade to 2026 to bundle it with nearby projects for cost efficiency, bidding to open in October.

MoDOT announces lane closures on Route AB in Ladue for construction, starting July 16. One lane will be closed for a month, affecting travel between Route 141 and I-270, with delays expected.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announces a $19.2 million recovery plan from tornado damage, including the establishment of a Recovery Office led by Julian Nicks and improved debris removal operations.

Ex-school custodian sentenced to five years for child pornography possession, following an FBI investigation that uncovered abuse material in his Dropbox and home.

St. Louis city partnered with Nike and CHJS to train coaches to create positive environments for young athletes, promoting inclusive and supportive youth sports.

Timothy Travis was killed crossing I-70 in St. Louis; multiple vehicles hit him, none stopped. Police are investigating the pedestrian safety incident.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed bills to boost economic development by establishing an entertainment district in St. Louis and modifying alcohol regulations.

Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri signed tax cuts and pro-business bills including a fixed $15 minimum wage and removal of paid sick leave mandates, plus income tax deductions and sales tax exemptions on essentials.

Stanley E. Alford of St. Louis pleaded guilty to two armed robberies committed in January 2024 and now faces up to 20 years in prison plus a mandatory seven-year sentence for brandishing a firearm.