(NewsNation) — Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, the Republican chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, says his constituents support President Trump’s attempts to level global markets through tariffs, even if it takes awhile to reap the benefits. “I represent one of the poorest congressional districts in the nation,” Smith told NewsNation's “On Balance” on [...]

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - An elderly woman was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon outside Hollywood Casino and forced to drive her abductor to an ATM before he stole her car and fled. The suspect has since been arrested and now faces a series of felony charges in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Darryl [...]

VELDA CITY, Mo. - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to assist with an ongoing homicide investigation in Velda City. Authorities say a 63-year-old man was fatally shot around 3:15 p.m. Thursday outside a home on Lexington Avenue. STL family’s prank leads to lifelong adventure for Larry the lobster The [...]

New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.

ST. LOUIS - Authorities have identified the victim and continue to search for a driver accused in a deadly St. Louis hit-and-run crash earlier this week. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that Jason Lewis, 27, of St. Peters, Missouri, died in the collision. Police say the hit-and-run happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday near [...]

ST. LOUIS - A woman is facing charges after setting the front door of a north St. Louis church on fire two times earlier this week. According to a probable cause statement, Lashonda Granberry went to a north St. Louis church along Natural Bridge Road on Sunday and Monday, sparking a fire at the front [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - No injuries were reported after a vacant house caught fire overnight Friday morning in Hazelwood. According to the Hazelwood Police Department, the fire took place shortly before 1:30 a.m. on the 5100 block of Ville Donna Lane. When fire crews arrived on the scene, authorities found the house fully engulfed [...]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - No injuries were reported after a house was destroyed by an overnight fire Friday morning in Pacific. The fire took place around 3 a.m. on the 400 block of East Central Street. When fire crews arrived on the scene, authorities found the home fully engulfed in flames. Daycare responds to child’s [...]

ST. LOUIS - Another welcome break from the rain to start our Friday, but we are far from finished with the wet weather. In fact, Friday will bring the heaviest rain of this stretch to the St. Louis region. After a dry start, the first of two waves of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move [...]

POTOSI, Mo. -  Powerful tornado tore through Potosi, Missouri, leaving families with nothing but rubble and heartbreak.  One family barely made it to safety. Jenna Long, a local school teacher, had just gotten home with her three children after school let out early due to tornado warnings.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us [...]