A former St. Louis County charity official was indicted for embezzling nearly $700,000 intended for adults with disabilities, facing three counts of wire fraud.

Demolition of the Chesterfield Mall began to make way for a new development called "Downtown Chesterfield," a project inclusive of apartments, shops, and a park.

A Missouri man pleaded guilty to child sex charges, including coercion of minors and distribution of child pornography, with a sentence capped at 25 years.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis issued a frost advisory for the morning due to potentially harmful low temperatures for vegetation. A warming trend is expected with fire risk concerns later in the week.

A standoff at a Wentzville motel ended peacefully after police responded to a disturbance call involving a man who barricaded himself and his mother in a room.

A 22-year-old man was hospitalized after a home invasion shooting in the West End. Two suspects entered a home, shot the man, and fled; a woman present was unharmed. Police seek information on the incident.

A 46-year-old woman was stabbed in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of St. Louis after refusing a female assailant's demand to inspect her knife. The police are investigating and seeking tips from the public.

Three suspects robbed a Family Dollar in Dutchtown, threatening an employee with a handgun and stealing goods before fleeing in a Honda vehicle. No injuries were reported, and police are seeking tips.

A man was injured in a shooting on I-44 in St. Louis after witnessing erratic driving and a gunman firing shots. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in south St. Louis County; the driver cooperated with police at the scene. This marks the third recent pedestrian fatality in the area.

The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge was closed due to a nearby warehouse fire, affecting commuter traffic between Illinois and Missouri. Firefighters struggled with the intense blaze suspected to have been started by individuals seeking warmth.

St. Louis police launched an online crime mapping tool to enhance transparency and engage citizens in crime prevention, with data updated daily. Mayor Jones and SLMPD stress its role in public safety and strategy against crime.

St. Louis expects light rain and cool temperatures, with skies clearing later in the day. A frost advisory is issued for overnight as temperatures may harm sensitive plants. Warming trend anticipated later in the week.