Boarding house resident faces charges for box cutter assault
A woman slashed a man with a box cutter last week as he attempted to break up an argument at a boarding house.
County police fatally shoot armed suspect following chase into north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A police chase out of St. Louis County ended with officers fatally shooting an armed suspect Sunday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, city police were called in at about 11 p.m. Sunday to assist with a shooting involving county officers in the area of...
Woman accused of stealing $100K meant for sick pets in St. Louis
A woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 in donations meant to help sick pets in the St. Louis region and using the money for personal expenses is now behind bars.
Police Investigate Homicide In Ferguson, Mo.
FERGUSON, Mo. — Detectives from the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2026, in the 1700 block of Windward Court in Ferguson. Officers from the Ferguson Police Department responded shortly before 4 p.m. to...
Fire Department Warns of Furnace Vent Risks
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The French Village Fire Department has issued a safety advisory addressing the risks posed by extreme cold temperatures in the region, specifically regarding furnace exhaust vents. The department warned that vents can freeze or become blocked by ice or snow, potentially causing dangerous carbon...
Dog shot and left for dead finally finds loving forever home: “This is what...
St. Louis, Missouri -On New Year's Eve, this poor stray dog was shot four times and simply left for dead – now, he's getting the happy ending he deserves! Wallace was lying bleeding on a street when he was found by police officers, who handed him over to the animal welfare organization Stray Rescue of St. Louis. They...
St. Louis Woman Detained In Armed Alton Home Invasion Case
ALTON – Felony charges were recently filed against a St. Louis woman accused of breaking into an Alton residence while armed with a knife. Shania B. Cook, 21, of St. Louis, was charged on Jan. 26, 2026 with one count each of home invasion (a Class X felony), residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), criminal damage to...
Bridge Bread Bakery opens new Delmar Loop location
"Bridge Bread Bakery," a St. Louis nonprofit focused on helping homeless people get jobs, opened a new location Saturday morning.
Woman arrested after shooting man inside truck in downtown St. Louis
A woman is in custody for fatally shooting a man in downtown St. Louis and stealing his truck.
Illinois will soon see a ‘snow’ moon peak, along with a planetary parade later
Illinois stargazers can soon see a full “snow” moon peak, along with a “planetary parade” later in February. February’s full moon is called the snow moon because the month can be the snowiest of the year across the U.S., according to the popular Old Farmer’s Almanac. This January has proven particularly snowy in the...
