A Missouri ex-school bus driver, Robert W. Stillwell, pled guilty to producing child pornography, abusing two minors. He faces a suggested 30-year sentence. The case is part of "Project Safe Childhood."

MoDOT plans to improve the intersection of U.S. Route 169 and County Route FF in St. Joseph and held a public meeting for local input on January 22, 2025.

MoDOT warns of traffic delays in Henry County near Truman Lake on January 30 due to girder installation on Route 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Flaggers will direct the single-lane traffic.

Interstate 55 North in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance near Matthews, Missouri, with a 14-foot width limit, possibly affecting traffic.

St. Louis Police reached a deal for a 7% pay raise for officers, aimed at improving retention and recruitment. The starting salary for officers post-academy will increase to $56,920. Further approvals are needed before the raise takes effect.

The St. Louis Police confirmed the death of a 7-year-old girl found unresponsive in a hotel pool at the Element Hotel. Despite medical efforts, she did not survive. The incident is under investigation.

A woman in St. Louis, Shamari Jackson, was sentenced to repay stolen government benefits and serve community service for using her late grandmother's debit card.

A mother died and her toddler was critically injured after being hit by a car while in a bike lane on West Florissant, with the elderly driver cooperating with police.

A 19-year-old man, Jordan Allen, was shot and killed in Carr Square. Police and homicide detectives are investigating and seeking public assistance, with the option to provide anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers.

A man was shot in the leg in the JVL neighborhood; police found him in a residence's basement. The shooter is unknown; witnesses are encouraged to contact authorities.

St. Louis police report a fatal collision on I-44 involving a Prius and a semi-truck; victim identified as Collen Lischwe.

MoDOT announces lane reductions on I-55 in Cape Girardeau County for roadside work, affecting traffic on Feb. 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers advised to take caution.

Route Z in Henry County will be closed intermittently from January 28 through February 5 for pipe replacements, affecting travel between SE County Road 251 and Henry County Route U.