St. Charles commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on April 18 with a free event, historical activities, and refreshments at 101 South Main Street.

St. Louis is on alert for heavy rain and severe weather, with a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a flood watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri.

Two St. Louis firefighters were injured early Thursday in an apartment fire near Peabody Elementary School, during a flashover event. The blaze, caused by a space heater, resulted in no resident injuries.

A 33-year-old man died in an ATV crash in Lincoln County, Missouri, after being ejected and hit by a car. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Traffic on U.S. Route 63 in Columbia will be shifted to a new southbound bridge as part of ongoing construction, affecting road patterns until late August.

Missouri's U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street intersection upgrade is delayed, with construction starting April 21 instead of April 1 due to utility work.

Construction starts next week on Route 100 between Route 109 and Route OO in Franklin and St. Louis counties, with MoDOT adding turn lanes and J-turns, causing lane closures and delays.

A bicyclist died in a hit-and-run in Tower Grove South; a gray SUV fled after striking him, leading to further hits by other vehicles. Police seek information on the SUV.

Theodise Reece of Ferguson was sentenced to 93 months for drug and firearms offenses after pleading guilty and selling narcotics to undercover officers.

St. Peters celebrates Arbor Day with free tree seedling distribution on April 5. Residents can collect redbud and tulip trees at two locations, promoting urban forestry.

The St. Louis Police are investigating the homicide of Jerry Johnson, who was shot in the Greater Ville area and later died in the hospital. Authorities are seeking public assistance and offer a reward for helpful tips.

Missouri is renovating 16 bridges to improve infrastructure and accessibility, with work done to minimize traffic disruptions and maintain one open lane. The MoDOT project is scheduled to finish by mid-September, weather permitting.

The NWS in St. Louis has issued a Flood Watch through Saturday night due to heavy rains and thunderstorms, warning of potential river and stream flooding.