Rene Arviso Velasquez admitted to credit card thefts totaling $47,000 and faces up to 10 years in prison plus fines and a mandatory two-year term for identity theft.

Sunny weather and clear skies with a high near 77 degrees are forecasted for St. Louis today, with a gentle southwest wind. Evening brings partly cloudy skies and a low around 60 degrees.

Missouri Arts Council announced 2026 Missouri Arts Awards honorees, celebrating contributions in arts education and philanthropy among six recipients.

Clayton residents voted to modernize their city's charter, with 74.55% supporting Proposition 1 for updates including procedural tweaks and inclusivity. The City Council quickly enacted ordinances to implement changes.

MoDOT seeks public input on replacing the Dent County Route B bridge over Dry Creek, with community comments open until Dec. 4, 2025. An information session is scheduled for Nov. 20 at the Salem Public Library.

MoDOT will close the Route CC and US 67 intersection from November 17 for demolition and reconstruction until the end of December, affecting local traffic flow and requiring detours.

MoDOT announced a temporary closure of Route FF between Elmwood and Weida on November 17-18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., urging Missouri drivers to plan alternate routes.

A report from the Shrewsbury Police Department outlined a week of varied police activities, from traffic violations and arrests linked to felony cases, to public disturbances and shoplifting incidents.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture honored state agriculture leaders at the 51st Missouri Governor's Conference, including awards for education, veterinary contributions, exporting, and Missouri Grown program members.

MoDOT announces a bridge rehab project on U.S. Route 169 at EB I-435 in Clay County, causing lane and ramp closures with expected delays on Nov 17-18.

Saint Louis County and The Salvation Army have opened a Winter Warming Emergency Shelter from Nov 10 to Mar 6, 2026, offering shelter, meals, and services to 32 individuals.

Missouri's Attorney General Catherine Hanaway praises first responders and celebrates BackStoppers and FanDuel's partnership at the upcoming Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event.

St. Louis weather forecast predicts a sunny sky with temperatures reaching mid-60s today and rising to mid-70s by the weekend, with generally clear nights and a slight chance of rain early next week.