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One resident at a Chesterfield senior living community has become known for making rounds through the hallways, stopping into the beauty shop, and collecting treats from nearly everyone he meets.

A Cole County judge on Wednesday heard testimony from two plaintiffs suing the state over control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Lawmakers in Jefferson City gave final approval Wednesday to a state government spending package exceeding $50 billion for the 2027 fiscal year. This includes an operating budget totaling $48.7 billion.

Residents across St. Louis City expressed frustration, concern and exhaustion over the recent violence. However, city officials stated that current year data indicates St. Louis is experiencing some of its lowest homicide and crime rates in decades, suggesting the city is becoming safer.

Tucked along a busy stretch of Big Bend Blvd in Richmond Heights, MO, Garden Heights Nursery has quietly grown into one of the St. Louis area’s favorite garden spot. But in the early week of May this year, the nursery isn’t just busy—it’s thriving, buoyed by a stretch of cooler, more forgiving weather that has extended the planting season and drawn in a steady stream of gardeners eager to dig in.

A confession tape and new testimony are central in a Madison County rape trial, where prosecutors say the suspect targeted a woman at a Starbucks in 2022 and was later identified using genetic genealogy.

More than 10,000 trucks use Interstate 70 everyday to transport goods across Missouri and beyond, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. During peak hours, all of I-70’s public truck parking areas are over capacity, along with 75% of all private truck stops.

Aaron Ashby tied Atlanta's Chris Sale for the major league lead with his sixth win, backed by Andrew Vaughn's three-run homer in a four-run first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Wednesday.

Get ready for a rare, up-close look at one of Missouri’s most iconic sights. Warm Springs Ranch is opening its gates for the “Mane Event Parade of Champions” on May 9 and 10. This gives the public a rare chance to see Budweiser’s Clydesdale stallions on full display.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking volunteers for its annual North American Breeding Bird Survey, running May 27 through July 7.

A suspected shoplifter stole thousands of dollars’ worth of electronic appliances from two different big box stores over a four-month period.

A Florissant woman was charged after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an older relative.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Illinois for access to its complete, unredacted voter registration database.

A former high school basketball coach appeared in federal court Wednesday to be sentenced for sending sexually explicit photos to students and having lewd or lascivious conversations with them.

Emergency crews responded to a reported train derailment Wednesday morning in the Metro East.

Two women were charged after allegedly breaking into a home and stealing items after the homeowner had died.

A Fenton area man is in custody for stealing more than two dozen pair of jeans from a store at a local shopping mall.

A man already in jail for three felony cases in St. Louis County was charged Wednesday for a theft at a strip mall that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

Dust storms shut down roads across Central Illinois Monday evening, and one expert said they’re more common this decade compared to other ones in the past.

Drivers across the St. Louis area are feeling a sharp jump at the pump, and AAA says there’s little relief in sight. Missouri’s average gas price stands around $4.12a gallon, climbing more than 30 cents in just the past week and nearly 60 cents over the past month.