A man died following a New Year's Day house fire in Jennings, with the incident prompting a police and arson investigation. Efforts to save the man were unsuccessful and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 79-year-old woman, Mary Kaveney, was fatally struck by a car in St. Louis County. It's the area's first pedestrian death in over 75 years, highlighting an increasing trend of pedestrian accidents.

An off-duty officer fatally shot a man during a fight at The Wheelhouse bar in St. Louis; the man had a gun and did not drop it when asked. The shooting is under investigation.

SLDC is proceeding with plans to revive St. Louis' historic Railway Exchange Building, despite not having a confirmed purchase price and facing high renovation costs and mortgage debt.

Northbound I-49 at Mile Marker 127 is reduced to one lane for bridge repairs, with no set end date, causing traffic delays. MoDOT advises checking their map for updates.

Mick Campbell is appointed as the interim Director of Missouri's Department of Commerce and Insurance, starting January 1st, succeeding retiring Chlora Lindley-Myers.

MoDOT announces a lane closure on Missouri Route 125 near Strafford due to pipe replacement work scheduled for January 9, impacting traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MoDOT is offering LPA Basic Training in 2025 in Chesterfield and Lee's Summit, Missouri, focusing on transportation project management. Registration is required.

The St. Charles County Police Department is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a ceremony on January 3, featuring speakers like Governor-elect Mike Kehoe.

Route AF in Wright County will be closed for bridge maintenance over Beaver Creek, with detours necessary during the work on Jan. 8-9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Louis started the new year with chilly weather, as temperatures fell to 35°F with a wind chill of 25°F. Conditions were expected to clear but remain cold, with a mix of rain and snow forecasted for the following days.

A 16-year-old was robbed at gunpoint by acquaintances in his St. Louis neighborhood, with police seeking information and CrimeStoppers offering a reward.

Homicide detectives in Dutchtown are investigating the death of an elderly woman found with bruises and a laceration. The official cause of death is pending.