Saint Louis University lays off 23 staff members and freezes over 130 positions to address a $20 million budget shortfall amid wider challenges in higher education.

A man died in Jefferson County after his car hit a fence and tree on Klondike Road. Aaron Phipps was not wearing a seatbelt. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.

A woman was carjacked at gunpoint while looking for parking on S. 4th Street in St. Louis, with police seeking public help to find the suspect and stolen car.

A man was stabbed near St. Louis' Central Library and the police are investigating. The victim, stable after hospital transport, was assaulted unprovoked. Witnesses are encouraged to contact police or CrimeStoppers.

The National Weather Service forecasts a pleasant, sunny week for St. Louis with mild temperatures gradually reaching a high of 80 degrees by Tuesday, with calm conditions and light breeze.

MoDOT reports eastbound I-44 to northbound I-55 ramp closure for maintenance on October 21-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. with suggested detour via southbound I-55 and Arsenal exit.

MoDOT held a public meeting to discuss maintenance on 32 bridges along I-44 in St. Louis, with plans to start in 2026. They seek community feedback for the design plans through meetings and an online survey until November 1.

Governor Parson orders flags at half-staff to honor paramedic Michael R. Clarke, who died in the line of duty.

A man was killed and a woman critically injured in a St. Louis shooting. Homicide detectives are investigating, with few details released. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Davon Griffin-Curry was convicted of second-degree murder in a 2022 fireworks dispute that resulted in the death of Rickey J. Lathan.

FanDuel is set to rebrand 16 regional sports networks, transforming them into the FanDuel Sports Network on October 21st, continuing local sports broadcasting.

Ryan Young caught a state-record 55-pound, 9-ounce black buffalo fish on October 13 at Stockton Lake, breaking the previous Missouri record set in 1989.

St. Charles County residents can access their personal property tax statements online from Oct. 22, before paper statements are mailed in November, aiming for convenience and early payment options.