Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Tuesday with feels-like temps above 100°F. Cooling centers and safety tips for St. Louis residents.

An estimated 30–35 teens swarmed the Delmar Loop Monday night, pushing businesses to lock doors and prompting a police response as fireworks and fights broke out. Authorities say no arrests were made.

Salt + Smoke will close its Hampton and Ellisville restaurants this Saturday, saying the move will let the chain focus on consistency and quality across its remaining locations.

A heavy first-floor blaze broke out Tuesday in the 4500 block of Olive Street in the Central West End. Firefighters conducted an active search and closed nearby streets.

A Missouri couple was found shot and bound in a Guatemalan sugarcane field; their 14‑month‑old daughter survived. Prosecutors are investigating and a vigil is planned.

Crushed Red will close its Manchester Road and Streets of St. Charles locations, the company said in a brief statement. The move affects two of the chain's six local restaurants.

St. Louis Community College announced a pilot to cover tuition, books, childcare and housing for 100 students — pairing financial aid with wraparound supports to boost completion.

A St. Louis woman faces felony charges after prosecutors say she opened fire during a July 7 custody exchange near Gravois Park.

A wrong‑way vehicle on I‑64 near Jefferson Avenue left two people dead and a third in critical condition as investigators processed the scene.

Ruler Foods will close its South Grand store on July 31, removing a nearby low‑cost grocery option for many south St. Louis residents. Neighbors say the loss will squeeze budgets and add travel time for basics.

A Union Pacific coal train partially derailed near Crescent Farms Golf Club in Eureka. Officials report no injuries as crews inspect a nearby bridge and damaged tracks.

A 34‑year‑old man was found shot on the 4000 block of Pontoon Road; the Major Case Squad has been called in and tips are being taken.

A regional analysis from Gateway to Hope links underused mammography, long travel and delayed treatment to higher breast cancer deaths for Black women in St. Louis.