Forecasters expressed concern about the increased likelihood of major spring flooding in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, particularly from the Twin Cities to St. Louis, because of rapid snowmelt.
Heightened visibility across pop culture has made drag performers a lightning rod for controversy, in spite of a history of philanthropy and community outreach efforts.
Hermann Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith is among nine officers across the U.S. to die by gunfire on the job so far this year, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, a nonprofit that tracks police deaths.
Neighbors said Kenny Simpson was the menace of their cul-de-sac for more than a decade: He punched his own father in the face. He hit golf balls at his neighbors' home. He set off pipe bombs in his backyard.
By Katie Kull and Dana Rieck St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Authorities said Darrick Dillon, 47, shot and killed Adayshia Jackson, 28, after the two got into an argument. Dillon was charged with second-degree murder.