St. Louis County police canceled an AMBER Alert after determining a reported abduction of a 5‑year‑old was fabricated; two people are in custody.

A dispute over allegedly mis‑sold narcotics at a Clayton apartment left a man shot and a suspect jailed on multiple felony charges.

More than 12,000 runners will take over downtown St. Louis on April 11 for the Go! St. Louis Marathon weekend, with races from a full marathon to a family run and an expo at Union Station.

A person was rescued from an overnight house fire in Lindenwood Park and taken to a hospital in critical condition; the cause remains under investigation.

St. Louis County police say a man was found dead after a shooting at Heatherton Estates in Florissant; detectives have released few details as the investigation continues.

Mid-80s, gusty winds and elevated fire danger today; rain returns Tuesday night.

A man was killed early Monday on South Broadway in south St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

After losing several local school-board races, St. Charles Republicans are backing state legislation to move elections to November and extend terms; critics warn of partisan fallout.

Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz withdrew from NC State’s coaching search Sunday and indicated he will remain with the Billikens, according to reports. The move follows a recent extension at SLU.

A 61-year-old Bowling Green man was killed after his motorcycle crashed on U.S. Route 54 near Pike County Road 291, state troopers say.

Federal prosecutors say Michael Mohr was charged after hidden cameras and videos of minors were found; the FBI is urging potential victims in central Illinois to contact authorities.

An hours-long police standoff on Murdoch Avenue ended Sunday when officers shot a suspect who allegedly held a victim at gunpoint.

Franklin County will vote April 7 on Proposition T, a measure to freeze many homeowners’ property-tax bills at 2024 levels. The change stems from state Senate Bill 3 and is already tied up in court.