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stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
The city of Arnold, Missouri is suing State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick over his investigation into a cancelled road project, claiming he is overstepping his authority by requesting records from closed city council meetings.
nytimes.com • Ecology • United States
The invasive northern snakehead fish is spreading across US waters, threatening native species, and authorities are urging anglers to kill any they catch.
stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri
A Florissant man, Leroy McCauley, has been charged with first-degree murder for orchestrating and carrying out the shooting death of Kyree Chapman in St. Louis County.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
Missouri's new paid sick leave law faces uncertainty as the legislature considers its repeal and the Supreme Court reviews a legal challenge, leaving businesses in limbo.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
Missouri Republicans attempted to repeal a recently passed law granting paid sick leave and minimum wage increases, leading to a tense political standoff and stalled negotiations.
theprospectnews.com • Police • Missouri
The Doniphan Police report details various incidents, including aggressive dogs, a vacant house with an open door, a DUI arrest, a civil standby, and an unfounded child neglect report.
theprospectnews.com • Business • Missouri
The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new owners of the Current River Bowling Family Fun Center & RV Park in Doniphan, Missouri, celebrating their renovations and plans for the future.
theprospectnews.com • Crime • Missouri
The Ripley County Sheriff's report details various incidents including thefts, trespassing, livestock in the roadway, property disputes, arrests, and domestic disturbances.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
Missouri Republican lawmakers' attempt to repeal voter-approved minimum wage increases and paid sick leave rules failed due to internal disputes, despite ongoing efforts by business groups to overturn the legislation.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
Missouri's Governor Mike Kehoe is exploring ways to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to encourage healthier food choices among recipients, potentially through waivers from the USDA.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
The Missouri House passed a bill preventing the state from using foster children's benefits to pay for their care, also including a provision banning child marriage.
theprospectnews.com • Crime • Missouri
Ripley County Circuit Court issued warrants for several individuals on felony charges including rape, assault, and drug possession between August 5th and 11th.
nypost.com • Crime • United States
A missing Missouri teenager was found hidden in the Colorado home of a registered sex offender after a four-month disappearance.
stltoday.com • Lawsuit • United States
The family of a St. Louis teenager fatally shot by police is suing the city, claiming the teen posed no threat to officers.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
The Missouri House approved a massive tax cut bill reducing state revenues by over $420 million, sparking debate and delaying budget negotiations.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
The Missouri Legislature passed a bill expanding property tax credits for seniors, increasing income eligibility and benefit amounts, and indexing for inflation.
kansascity.com • Food • Kansas City
Kansas City area restaurants faced numerous health code violations ranging from expired food to pest infestations, with several locations receiving critical violations and some facing permit suspensions.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
A letter to the editor criticizes St. Louis County politicians for their inconsistent stances on merging with the city, highlighting their selective involvement in city affairs based on political expediency.
stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri
Illegal stunt driving events across St. Louis on Sunday night led to police deploying spike strips and one arrest.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
A Riverview, Missouri, mayor is being sued for issuing a bogus subpoena to an Illinois resident who had criticized him on social media.
stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri
A Riverview Gardens school principal faces numerous child sex crime charges, prompting an investigation and calls for parents to come forward with information.
stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri
The 2025 Missouri legislative session saw the passage of several significant bills, including utility rate changes, ballot measure reforms, and police department restructuring, while other proposals, such as restrictions on gender-affirming care and funding for downtown St. Louis revitalization, failed to pass.
nytimes.com • Weather • United States
Severe tornadoes and storms ravaged parts of Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia, resulting in at least 23 fatalities and widespread destruction.
theprospectnews.com • Crime • Missouri
The Doniphan Police report details several incidents, including traffic stops resulting in arrests for driving with suspended licenses, and an incident involving a man swinging a shovel.
stltoday.com • Business • Missouri
A St. Louis County jury awarded Gleeson Asphalt Inc. $109 million after its supplier, Lafarge North America Inc., provided inferior base rock, leading to costly repaving of two parking lots.
stltoday.com • Sports • Missouri
A highly-ranked basketball recruit, Keiner Asprilla, faces serious charges of rape and kidnapping following an incident during a recruiting visit to the University of Missouri.
dailymail.co.uk • Recovery • USA
A Missouri grandmother's 15-year struggle with methamphetamine addiction culminates in a remarkable transformation after achieving nine months of sobriety.
nytimes.com • Immigration • United States
A Hong Kong immigrant waitress, known as Carol, who faced deportation from her Missouri town, was released after a month in jail under a federal immigration program.