EPA UCMR 5 results show PFAS detected in several St. Louis‑area water systems; some samples exceed federal limits. Local utilities are mapping fixes that may take years.

Camdenton Schools faced a second bomb threat this week; police say calls were traced to an 11‑year‑old in Napa who allegedly admitted making them.

The Missouri House advanced funding to replace the Hogan Street youth facility in St. Louis even after estimates for the new building more than doubled in the current budget draft. Lawmakers approved the money as the debate moves to the Senate.

An overnight fire on Missouri Avenue spread from one house to two neighbors, destroying at least one home and prompting a rescue. Investigators say the cause is under review.

St. Louis picked up multiple James Beard finalist nods—Vicia, Robin and Louie, plus chefs Nick Bognar and Loryn Nalic. Winners will be revealed June 15 in Chicago.

A dump truck with its bed raised tore down traffic signals on Highway 141 Tuesday, prompting inspections at I-270/I-64 and traffic impacts.

The St. Louis Fed's March Beige Book finds manufacturing gains alongside weak auto sales and rising prices, creating mixed signals for the region.

Warm afternoon near 86°F with gusts up to 30 mph; elevated fire danger this afternoon. Storms and locally heavy rain arrive tonight and continue through Friday.

Three Illinois men were charged after a Dec. 31 warehouse break-in in downtown St. Louis that investigators say left rare racecars, a Chevelle and about 20 motorcycles missing.

A House-passed bill to ban automatic recurring campaign charges drew praise in a Senate committee and now heads to debate after reporting showed repeated charges to vulnerable donors.

Longtime St. Charles lawman Tom Neer has died. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled April 4 at Baue Funeral Home.

An EPA inspector general review warns that roughly 100 priority Superfund sites are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires, with millions living nearby and many five‑year cleanup plans not accounting for those risks.

A man opened fire at an officer near a South Kingshighway car wash Monday night; police say the officer was unhurt and a search is underway.