Governor Mike Kehoe signed SB 348, recognizing Branson as the "Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri" and establishing honors for local heroes and special observance days.

James Blake was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in the killing of 14-year-old Kathon Moore.

St. Louis has a variable weather outlook with thunderstorms and high temperatures, mixed with some sunny and clearer conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

Salt + Smoke is expanding its St. Louis-based barbecue brand into Edwardsville, Illinois, with a new restaurant in a historic building as part of a larger development project.

The St. Louis Police paid tribute to retired officer Wendell "Dick" Hess for his 22-year service as a motorman, highlighting his legacy amidst his health decline.

Northbound West Sunny Hill Blvd has been reduced to one shared lane due to heat-related damage; repairs might restore normal traffic by June 30. Travelers are rerouted and advised to use the StPetersMO app for updates.

Adam Sandler's "You're My Best Friend Tour" is coming to St. Louis on October 17, with presale tickets available on June 26 and general sale on June 27.

Major construction at Route D and Route 67 in St. Louis will close the intersection from June 27-30, with detours and traffic pattern changes in place.

St. Louis ramps up recovery after a tornado, with new Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA staff to help residents navigate assistance applications and rebuild.

MoDOT closes North Outer Road in Phelps County for culvert replacement, rerouting traffic but allowing local property access 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; safety urged in work zones.

St. Louis Police seek a female driver who fled after her SUV, a light-colored Mercury Mountaineer, hit and killed a pedestrian on W. Florissant; tips are requested.

MoDOT begins rehab work on U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, shifting traffic into a head-to-head configuration on southbound lanes due to bridge repairs, affecting routes from Broadway to Vandiver Drive.

St. Louis is under a Heat Advisory with a high near 97 degrees and heat index up to 102. Residents should stay hydrated and cool. Thunderstorms are also forecasted, offering relief from the heat.