Three Houston men pleaded guilty after investigators tied them to the theft of more than 25,000 doses of pain medication from St. Louis‑area pharmacies last summer. The pleas follow a multi‑agency investigation and a large seizure of pill bottles.

A St. Louis manufacturer agreed to repay $2,022,250 to resolve a False Claims Act suit over a 2021 PPP loan. The civil settlement was announced April 9, 2026.

A regional task force built in St. Charles County is expanding into St. Louis County, using technology and coordinated prosecutions to lower auto theft and drug crimes.

A Missouri WARN filing shows Durham School Services will cut 107 jobs at its House Springs bus operation after losing a local contract. The change is set to take effect June 5.

A shooting at a Bridgeton QuikTrip left one person dead; police say a person of interest is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Reopened SLMPD range is rattling Marine Villa residents; neighbors say gunfire is audible across South City and want hours, mitigation and notice.

Donald E. Fields II pleaded guilty in federal court to child sex trafficking, admitting he accepted gifts and cash in exchange for access to a 14‑year‑old.

A Kansas City judge refused to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action, ruling that a Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit must face claims despite a $250M HomeServices deal. The decision keeps a major broker‑fee fight alive.

The Missouri House approved HB 2061 to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism for public schools and colleges; supporters cite safety while critics warn of free‑speech impacts.

FedEx will close three St. Louis‑area ship centers this September, affecting Maplewood, Earth City and south St. Louis. The company says staff were told months in advance and support will be offered.

A truck struck and brought down a massive overhead sign on westbound I‑64 near the I‑255 interchange, closing lanes and snarling the morning commute. IDOT urged drivers to avoid the area.

The Missouri House advanced a constitutional amendment to add work and community‑participation rules to MO HealthNet. The measure now heads to the Senate and could reach voters in November 2026.

Ian Froeb's STL 100 list is out, paired with a TikTok recap that flags debuts and neighborhood trends across St. Louis.