Governor Mike Parson of Missouri cleared the backlog of clemency requests, granting 16 pardons and nine commutations as confirmed in a December 20th, 2024, statement.

Mixed weather with sun and potential rain is forecast in St. Louis, MO, leading up to Christmas, with temperatures from the 20s to 57°F and a chance of rain on Christmas Day.

Governor Mike Parson appointed three judges—Jennifer A. Richardson, Jayne A. Pearman, and Michael R. Dauphin—to Missouri's 10th, 13th, and 22nd Judicial Circuits.

Michael R. Dauphin has been appointed as an associate circuit judge in Missouri's 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, succeeding the role previously held by Heather J. Hays.

St. Louis Police are seeking help to find Deja, missing since Dec 17, described with tattoos "Timothy" and "Mike." She was last seen wearing a black nightgown and socks.

Detectives are investigating the death of 64-year-old Reginald Dukes in St. Louis, considering it a homicide due to internal neck injuries suggestive of strangulation. No suspects or motives are currently identified.

St. Louis Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on December 19, where a man was found dead in the 8400 block of Water St. The homicide division seeks information and CrimeStoppers offers a reward for tips.

A female suspect robbed Salamas Market in Kingsway East on Dec 19, following a dispute over cigarettes. The armed confrontation led to a physical scuffle before she fled. Police are investigating.

A woman was shot in the face while in a car in St. Louis Place, with police seeking leads on the assailants who fled the scene. She is stable; no suspects are arrested.

Donovan Baucom pled not guilty to charges including first-degree murder in the shooting of 16-year-old Colin Brown. He was ordered held without bond, with a hearing set for December 26.

Ronald Johnson of St. Charles County was sentenced to 33 months for wire fraud involving vehicle-related scams, including selling one vehicle to multiple buyers and misusing funds for vehicle repairs.

Elijah Graham is charged with first-degree murder and other felonies after a deadly shooting following a car crash in north St. Louis County on Dec. 5.

Two sons in St. Louis County are accused of murdering their fathers on the same day; one involved stab wounds, the other a shooting possibly in self-defense.