A Florissant man faces first‑degree murder charges after an April shooting near O'Fallon Park, prosecutors say.

A fan at Busch Stadium dangled his child by the legs to try to grab a wedged home‑run ball; stadium security stepped in during the Cardinals' 5‑3 win.

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday with highs near 92°F and a heat index into the triple digits. Morning storms could briefly disrupt commutes.

A St. Louis man was sentenced to 189 months for a two-week spree of armed robberies, a car theft and a shootout that prosecutors say endangered neighborhoods.

Two men were hospitalized after an early-morning shooting on Sherry Avenue in north St. Louis; police are investigating.

Long Island scientists are growing patient 'avatars' — organoids — to test dozens of drug combinations. Early trials show promise but wider validation and faster methods are still needed.

A 60-year-old motorcyclist, Dion Schaffer, died after colliding with a pickup turning left near Lemay Ferry and Telegraph in south St. Louis County. Police say the truck driver stayed and is cooperating.

A daylong Juneteenth festival and parade will take over Beckett Park in North St. Louis on June 20 with performances, speakers and community programming. Organizers say the procession will include dancers, drummers and a vendor fair.

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty and received a 19‑year term for the 2022 Mount Pleasant shooting that killed 31‑year‑old Michael Wiott.

A Bridgeton man is jailed on $200,000 bond after police say he molested a 6‑year‑old inside the local Target; surveillance video reportedly captured the incident.

This Saturday the Delmar Loop hosts a day-long Juneteenth celebration with a Race for Reconciliation 5K, about 20 vendors, food trucks, community art and live performances. The festival is free to attend; food and drinks will be available for purchase.

A '6-7' session at Sky Zone in Shrewsbury drew 300-350 kids Sunday, sparking fights and prompting a large police response.

A 26-year-old man was charged June 8 with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the April 3 killing of a 31-year-old at a West Florissant gas station. Police say the shooting followed a struggle inside the convenience store.