St. Louis officials urge residents to take precautions against the extreme heat, as the National Weather Service issues a warning. Health risks prompt the city to emphasize the importance of cooling centers and staying hydrated.

The U.S. DOE withdrew a federal loan for the Grain Belt Express after opposition, marking a win for Missouri landowners and reflecting a shift in federal energy policy.

After 31 years, Benny Leo Olson has been identified as the "John Doe" found deceased on the Mississippi River's banks in 1994, thanks to advances in DNA testing and fingerprint analysis.

Missouri psychiatrist Dr. Mohd Azfar Malik settled for $501,556 over fraudulent billing but didn't admit liability. He pled guilty to false claims in 2025.

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that St. Charles County can't impose its own sales tax on top of city taxes for recreational marijuana, impacting county revenue projections.

A felon was arrested in St. Louis's Dutchtown neighborhood with cash, drugs, and firearms seized. The operation involved District 3 officers and SWAT.

St. Louis tax preparer Elisa Y. Brown was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $156,559.98 restitution for creating false tax returns.

Missouri AG and others called on the NCAA to restore women's sports records, claiming transgender women's participation erased cisgender women's achievements. They argue this contravenes Title IX's principles of gender equity.

An Extreme Heat Warning is issued for the St. Louis region, with heat index values potentially reaching 116 degrees, posing high risks of heat-related illnesses.

The family of Samuel Hayes Jr., who died at St. Louis CJC after being restrained, demands to see surveillance footage to clarify his death, amidst the city's promise of transparency.

Animal control experts in St. Peters advise pet owners on preventing heatstroke by ensuring pets have shelter, water, and never leaving them in hot cars.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival offers a free performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' with an all-black cast on Aug. 20 at 370 Lakeside Park. No reservations needed.

Maries County Route Z's closure for storm drain replacement is rescheduled for Wednesday, July 23, with a suggested detour due to the day-long construction.