More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

A visiting group of Stephen F. Austin club players sparked a shirtless 'Tarps Off' section at Busch Stadium that the Cardinals embraced, and the club says ticket interest is rising.

A special prosecutor says the Dec. 25, 2025 officer-involved shooting at a Columbia Break Time was "justified and proper under Missouri law," closing the criminal probe. Two officers fired and the suspect later died.

Cool, clear Thursday gives way to likely rain Friday morning. Expect highs to rebound into the low 80s over the Memorial Day weekend.

St. Louis County’s police board has launched an internal search to replace Chief Kenneth Gregory. Deputy Chief Juan Cox is serving as acting chief while the board vets command‑staff candidates.

St. Louis police renewed a call for tips in the Aug. 6, 2024 killing of Nicholas Jones; detectives say they still have no leads and CrimeStoppers is offering a reward.

St. Louis County Public Health says a $2.8M gap and expiring contracts could disrupt jail medical care. Officials warn action is needed before contracts end June 30.

Elmore Bibbs, 50, died May 19 from injuries sustained in an April 25 Baden shooting. A 37-year-old suspect was arrested May 16 and faces multiple felony charges.

MAP St. Louis — the city's only Montessori secondary school — will close after a decade, officials say, citing financial strain. Families and staff are beginning transition planning.

A heavy police presence was reported Tuesday night around Canfield and Clarion in Ferguson as officers assisted a multi‑jurisdictional search tied to a Bellefontaine Neighbors robbery.

Grandstand concert tickets for the Missouri State Fair are on sale now; general admission and carnival wristbands go on sale in July. Big-name shows are already listed for Aug. 13–23 in Sedalia.

Cloudy, cool Wednesday with morning showers possible and a wetter end to the week. Expect storms to arrive late Thursday night into Friday.

A predawn crash on MO‑47 west of Highway H left one person dead and closed the road near Troy while state troopers investigate.