A Union Pacific freight derailment east of Warrensburg disrupted Amtrak's Missouri River Runner, canceling trains and triggering bus substitutions. No injuries or hazardous-materials releases were reported.

Hidden basements and coal chutes under Natural Bridge sidewalks have delayed MoDOT’s safety upgrades; the agency is asking residents to weigh a lane‑reduction option.

A North St. Louis woman says she fell into an uncovered manhole last weekend and was treated for minor injuries, while the city told reporters the opening isn't its responsibility.