State Budget Director Dan Haug reported a 0.7% increase in total revenue collections for Missouri in July 2025, with rises in individual income and Pass Through Entity taxes but drops in corporate taxes and other collections.

A robbery at Amberg Park led to a shootout where the victim shot his attackers, leaving all three men wounded. Suspects are in custody and hospitalized.

The National Weather Service predicts a hot week for St. Louis with highs near 100°F, a slight chance of thunderstorms, and minimal wind. A cooler trend with chances of rain is expected next week.

Missouri's WIC agencies received recognition from the USDA for outstanding breastfeeding support, with ten local agencies winning awards. The Randolph County WIC earned the top honor, contributing to higher breastfeeding rates statewide.

A robbery in St. Louis' Amberg Park led to a shootout, injuring three people, including the victim and the two suspects. Police linked the suspects to the crime and found the stolen items and weapons.

Austin Johnell Fitzgerald, 61, was charged with kidnapping and sexual abuse after allegedly coercing women with a gun in Tower Grove Park. He also attacked individuals with brass knuckles, adding to his charges.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture introduced a grant program offering up to $10,000 to support urban agriculture and food entrepreneurship projects.

Police probe a suspected arson and hate crime involving vehicle fires and antisemitic graffiti in Clayton, with the FBI assisting in the investigation.

Four teenagers were arrested after carjacking an Uber driver at gunpoint in north St. Louis and leading police on a cross-county chase that ended with a flat tire.

MoDOT is shifting westbound I-64 traffic for Boone Bridge works, closing the right lane and Chesterfield Airport Road ramp at night, affecting eastbound exit/entrance ramps, and merging traffic to the median with a 50 mph limit.

An arson in Clayton is investigated as a hate crime; no injuries reported. Mayor and officials urge unity and respect, seeking information via the police hotline.

Clayton announces road closures ahead of the Taste of St. Louis festival, affecting certain streets from August 14-18 to ensure safety for the event's anticipated foot traffic.

Missouri's AG joins a multi-state push to urge DOJ action against the $400 billion illegal offshore online gambling industry, citing consumer exploitation and economic damage.