MoDOT announces delays and reroutes due to culvert replacements and a bridge project affecting traffic on MO Route 33 and 172nd Street in Clay County, urging commuters to plan alternative routes and exercise caution.

An 8-year-old boy in St. Louis was grazed by a bullet when older children playing with a gun accidentally fired it. A 12-year-old is in custody; the injured child is stable. Police are searching for the weapon.

The July 4th celebrations in Missouri were overshadowed by fireworks-related incidents, causing fires, explosions, injuries, and three fatalities, with authorities investigating and emphasizing safety protocols.

Alford Davis received a 15-year sentence for a daylight armed robbery in St. Louis. He admitted to the first-degree robbery and armed criminal action charges.

MoDOT plans a meeting to discuss I-70 improvements from Boonville to Rocheport. It's on July 21 at Boonville High School, with no formal presentation. Construction is planned for 2026-2027.

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey appeals a court injunction against enforcing state abortion clinic regulations, arguing for the health and safety rules recently reinstated by the state Supreme Court.

Terrell Cooks pleaded guilty to eight felonies, including involuntary manslaughter, related to a deadly fireworks explosion in St. Louis County that killed four. He faces a potential 25-year sentence.

MoDOT is installing temporary signals at Route 87 and Route C for a new roundabout, causing single-lane traffic until fall 2025. Delays are expected; drivers are advised to plan ahead and stay updated.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasts severe storms and heavy rain in the region, with varying chances of precipitation over the week and a potential for hazardous weather conditions.

MoDOT announces emergency closure on Route T in Harrison County due to culvert repairs needed after storm damage; advises planning detour for July 8 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jefferson City bridge repairs on U.S. Route 54 are ahead of schedule, with work moving to the next bridge. Temporary lane closures and ramp shutdowns are expected during the ongoing MoDOT infrastructure project.

The St. Charles County Police Department celebrated Det. Joe Strehl on World Chocolate Day for his empathetic approach to crisis intervention and mental health in law enforcement.

MoDot will begin barrier wall installation along I-70 at Foristell, part of the Improve I-70 Project, while maintaining lane widths, reducing speed to 60 mph for safety.