An Ohio grocery store owner, Muhammad Babar Chaudhry, has been indicted for wire fraud, accused of swindling a Missouri grocery chain out of $15 million.

Two men from Kansas City were sentenced for a St. Louis County carjacking; Reginald Hudson received 125 months and Ki’Juan Calhoun 144 months in prison, plus restitution.

St. Louis forecast includes mostly sunny skies with a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms and highs near 92 degrees, shifting to a 20% chance of evening showers and cooler temperatures.

The Ferguson community held a day of prayer for the well-being of Officer T.J. Brown, critically injured a year ago, showing unity and support for his recovery.

The I-229 Double Decker bridge in St. Joseph, Missouri, will be closed for maintenance from August 25-28 as announced by MoDOT, affecting both directions of traffic.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office will increase traffic safety patrols from August 15 to September 2 as part of a state-wide initiative in Illinois to reduce impaired driving and enforce seat belt laws during the Labor Day holiday.

The missing 27-year-old woman, Miranda, contacted her family and is safe, no longer listed as endangered or missing after earlier concerns for her safety.

East St. Louis School District 189 welcomed students and introduced new principal Quanshanda Nicholson at Lincoln Middle School along with 12 international teachers from various countries, enhancing the district's educational diversity.

MoDOT will close Route H bridge over Duval Creek in Jasper County for repairs from August 18, causing daily disruptions. The bridge will be one lane after construction; no detours provided.

Heavy rainfall in St. Louis caused flash flooding, leading to street closures and stranded vehicles, with emergency services responding and advising residents to avoid affected areas.

An 86-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle at 4 a.m. on East Union Street in Edwardsville; the driver is cooperating with the police investigation.

St. Louis faces flash flooding, with police advising against driving through floodwaters, especially near N. Tucker and N. 13th Street, and urging residents to prioritize safety.

A missing man was found deceased in a Richmond Heights home following what may have been a burglary; he was experiencing a mental health crisis. No threat to the public is posed.