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Court documents say Patricia Jones shot and killed a former partner in Ferguson on June 7 and then called 911 to admit the shooting. She’s being held on a $250,000 cash bond.
A person and their dog survived more than eight hours clinging to a tree after their car was swept off a low-water crossing in Pettis County.
Police detained roughly a dozen youths after a downtown St. Louis "teen takeover," part of a wider trend of unsanctioned youth gatherings that cities are scrambling to control.
A man was critically injured in an overnight shooting in north St. Louis. Police say detectives are investigating the incident.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Monday with highs near 79°F and light northwest breezes. Organized storms and a severe risk arrive Wednesday, June 17; have a backup plan for outdoor events.
A 40‑year‑old man was killed Saturday when two personal watercraft collided on Crystal Lake at Woodland Lakes, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. Authorities say riders were performing stunts before the impact.
A 70-year-old motorcyclist died after crossing the centerline and colliding with a tractor-trailer on Route 4 near Marine. Troopers are investigating.
A man was killed Friday night on the 10100 block of Winkler Drive in unincorporated north St. Louis County; investigators say the shooting followed an altercation and are asking for tips.
The National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Flood Warning early Sunday for southern Missouri and parts of southeast Kansas. Heavy rain has closed roads and pushed low-water crossings into dangerous flows.
An early‑morning wrong‑way crash on southbound I‑270 near I‑370 left two people dead and closed lanes while investigators worked.
Shots rang out at West County Center Saturday; several vehicles were hit but no injuries were reported. Police are reviewing surveillance and seeking witnesses.
Community & Society in ...
The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book finds Missouri fourth‑ and eighth‑graders trailing pre‑pandemic proficiency in reading and math, with advocates pointing to gaps in health coverage, housing and family supports.
The U.S. Marshals have posted a $5,000 reward for Dai‑Kwon Armond, wanted in a 2023 Springdale capital murder; he was last seen in Little Rock.
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