A local news anchor who was on the air during the deadliest tornado in modern history said he still remembers everything from that night. Friday marked 15 years since the devastating EF-5 tornado tore through the heart of Joplin, killing 161 people and forever changing the city’s landscape.
An estimated 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday for the Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA of Missouri. Travelers are encountering higher gas prices at the pump compared to one year ago.
Missouri Attorney General investigators accuse Jacob Kaestner, owner of JK Exteriors, of defrauding multiple families in Jefferson County. Many of the alleged victims are tornado survivors from the March and May 2025 storms. Court documents indicate 16 customers collectively lost more than $131,000 between March 2025 and March 2026 due to uncompleted home repairs.
A St. Louis construction worker was killed by his own equipment Thursday afternoon when he was ejected from a compactor, then ran over by a roller, police say.
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — A 1999 suspicious death investigation has recently been reopened in Barry County, with law enforcement seeking information in the case. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) press release, Justin Hocutt, 14 at the time, was last seen alive on Oct. 9, 1999, at a residence in Seligman, Missouri. MSHP [...]
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting hot-hitting prospect Bryan Torres to the major leagues as a sputtering offense looks for a spark. Outfielder Nathan Church heads to the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in a corresponding move.
Park rangers will not provide on-site security when St. Louis outdoor pools open this weekend. The mayor's office says the decision stems from a budget dispute with the state-controlled police board.
A Missouri man's recent outdoor adventure led him to a massive "Chicken of the Woods" mushroom, a wild fungus known for its unique texture and tasting like chicken when cooked.
Note: This video is from April 20. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Two St. Louis men have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a beloved Ferguson food truck owner last month. According to records, Todd Weems and Daion Heartfield are facing multiple felony charges for the shooting. Food truck owner Ronald Milton [...]
A St. Louis man has been sentenced after a Washington University student from India and rising star in the dance community was fatally shot in February 2024.
A St. Louis suburb in St. Charles County has been ranked as the "best place to live" in Missouri, according to U.S. News and World Report's new rankings.
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