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A tornado watch is in effect for St. Louis with severe storms predicted on Friday, bringing potential brief tornadoes and large hail. Watch it roll in here.

The husband killed his wife, then himself, police said.

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Kijana, a 32-year-old chimpanzee and beloved member of the zoo's tight-knit chimp troop.

MARYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that preliminary work has begun on a $2.2 million project to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Illinois 162 and Keebler Road. Pre-stage work began earlier this week on the north side of Illinois 162. Once complete, the project will proceed in three stages: Stage I : Keebler Road will close to all traffic and remain closed for the duration of the project. Stage II and III : Illinois 162 will be reduced to one-way traffic, controlled by temporary traffic signals to maintain flow through the work zone. Advance notice of the Keebler Road closure and activation of the temporary signals will be provided via changeable message boards near the project site and through additional announcements. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to choose alternate routes during this time. ? Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert

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GRANITE CITY — The family of Kevin Arthur Ring, a Granite City fast-food worker who was fatally shot on May 16, 2025, is seeking financial assistance to cover burial and funeral costs. Ring, who was employed at the Hardee’s restaurant in Granite City, had recently moved in with his brother. According to a GoFundMe campaign launched by the family, there are currently no funds available to secure a gravesite or pay for funeral expenses. The campaign aims to raise money to ensure Ring receives a dignified burial. Ring’s untimely death has left his family in need of support as they make arrangements during this difficult time. The fundraiser can be found online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ensure-a-dignified-burial-for-kevin-arthur-ring.

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On our live show, Ryan Cooper, Emma Janssen, and James Baratta look at proposed Republican cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, crypto, trains, and more.

Today on TAP: They would also massively destabilize the financial system.

Josh Freese is no longer the drummer in Foo Fighters.In an Instagram post Friday, Freese writes, "The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided 'to…

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I live in the Tower Grove area and need to find a mobile vet. My dog gets incredibly stressed every time we take him to our normal (but fantastic) vet so we want to try getting him checked at home.

Every place I’ve called tells me they only operate in st Charles or st Peter’s (despite saying all over their website that they serve st louis) or say they don’t have mobile vet services at all. Since I can’t trust these places’ own sites I’m kind of at a loss for where to look.

Are there any places you use/know of that you recommend?

5 On Your Side swept awards with its impactful stories at the Edward R. Murrow Awards.

A proposal that sought to convert empty office buildings in downtown St. Louis into residential and retail spaces fell short of the governor's desk as Missouri lawmakers adjourned for the year Thursday.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signaled a special session is likely as he reflected on the end of the legislative session during a Friday morning news conference in his office.

The festival of bad ideas continues. Despite facial recognition having proven over and over again it’s not really the solution to speedy ID verification that far too many people think it is, government agencies (along with retailers, sports arenas, and bored billionaires) seem to believe the real problem is that there just hasn’t been enough […]

Severe thunderstorms are expected for parts of the area this afternoon and evening. We've issued a Weather Impact Alert Day.

Embedded systems are at the heart of modern innovation, powering everything from smart devices to automotive technology. This Embedded Systems Engineer Mastery Bundle has 10 courses to help equip you with the skills to design, program, and implement microcontroller-based solutions. Gain hands-on experience with Arduino, PIC, and ESP32, master C programming for embedded applications, and […]

"He will be greatly missed by his chimpanzee family, his caretakers, our animal health team, and all who knew him," the press release said.