A 25-year-old Kansas City man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks after entering the water near Lick Branch Cove on July 4; his body was recovered the next morning.

Two teens were shot and a third injured after officers responded to a crowded house party off Prendergast; the department has launched an investigation and the officer is on leave.

Patchy fog slows the Monday commute; highs near 87°F with a small chance of afternoon showers. Better rain chances arrive Thursday night into Friday.

Severe storms swept the St. Louis area on July 4, leaving roughly 70,000 customers without power across Missouri and Illinois as crews and cooling centers respond.

Severe storms forced organizers to cancel the America's Birthday Parade at the Gateway Arch; crowds were told to seek shelter while weather and heat warnings stayed in effect.

A 29-year-old Pacifica woman died after her minivan was struck by a semi on westbound I-44 near mile marker 190.6 in Phelps County; state troopers are investigating.

Passing showers didn't cancel Kirkwood's Freedom Festival; organizers and police kept the fireworks on schedule. Official updates were posted as the evening progressed.

A 24-year-old Kennett man died and a 13-year-old passenger was airlifted after a rollover on U.S. 412 east of Senath, troopers say. Both occupants were ejected and were not wearing seat belts.

Sunny morning yields to a high near 88°F and a 50% chance of afternoon storms. Brief heavy downpours and gusty winds possible.

St. Clair police say most traffic signals are down; drivers should stop, yield and take turns while crews work.

A 33-year-old Imperial man was booked on a felony persistent-DWI charge after deputies say he drove erratically on Highway 21; court records say prior convictions elevated the charge.

A 44-year-old Cooper City man died when his semi overturned and caught fire on I‑44 near Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash is listed as Troop D’s 65th fatality of 2026.

Two teenagers were shot Saturday night near Newstead and Farlin in north St. Louis; both are in stable condition as police investigate.