Parents charged after 4-year-old killed to remove 'demon'

Across-the-road neighbors were charged previously, and authorities said both families attend the same church.

Sheriff: 4-year-old Missouri girl's killers sought to remove 'demon'

Missouri prosecutors say the parents were also beaten, along with another toddler. The father said they were told the wife "had a 'Demon' inside her and her children would end up just like her if it wasn't taken care of."

Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test

Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.

St. Louis couple who waved weapons at protesters seeks prosecutor's removal

A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey, 63, and Patricia McCloskey, 61, on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.

Man accused of stealing cellphone from dying woman who collapsed while jogging

Police said the man saw the 64-year-old woman who had collapsed while jogging on the sidewalk. But instead of helping her, investigators say he stole her cellphone and left her to die.

St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at protesters

A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.

St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help

Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.

Suspected St. Louis cop killer charged, has lengthy criminal history

Police said Thomas Kinworthy barricaded himself inside a home and opened fire on officers. Officer Tamarris Bohannon was struck in the head.

Bill would allow giving guns to minors without parent OK

The latest version of the bill would end the misdemeanor crime of giving guns to minors without parents’ permission but would make it a felony to give firearms to children to avoid felony arrest or criminal investigation.

Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached

A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.

Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown's death

St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.

St. Louis couple facing felony unlawful use of weapon charges for pulling guns at protest near mansion

St. Louis’ top prosecutor told The Associated Press on Monday that she is charging a husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion.

Court record shows St. Louis couple pulled gun before

The white St. Louis couple who became internationally famous for standing guard with guns outside their mansion during a protest have pulled a gun before in defense of their property, according to an affidavit in an ongoing case.

Missouri trooper, ordered to lead security after shooting of Michael Brown speaks in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A Missouri state trooper on Thursday, April 6th spoke in Milwaukee -- telling the story of the event he calls the most challenging of his career.He was ordered to lead security during protests in Ferguson following the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown.Captain Ron Johnson spoke at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- the guest speaker at a presentation on diversity and inclusion.PHOTO GALLERYJohnson was in charge of keeping the calm after protesters took to the streets following the shooting.He talked about leadership in times of crisis."My vision was in a tunnel and I say to myself 'how are we going to put out this fire?' And I don't say that from a standpoint of being a fireman.

YouTube video shows protesters on I-794; Sheriff Clarke, Chief Flynn discuss arrests

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wave of angry protests over police treatment and tactics has swept the country -- from Ferguson, Missouri to New York to Milwaukee.

"The movement ain't going to move itself:" Protesters speak out as they're released from jail

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than two dozen protesters gathered Sunday, December 7th outside the Milwaukee County Jail to voice their frustration with the criminal justice system.