MSHP

Five people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period,

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Tyrone Davis of Florissant, and the front seat passenger was identified as Chelsi M. Griffin of St. Louis.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.

Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility.

A St. Louis man drowned Tuesday morning in the Mississippi River.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a drowning that occurred southwest of St. Louis on Sunday.

35-year-old Crystal Froman and 36-year-old Shaun Pitts, both of Kansas City, were charged with 1st degree trafficking

Police were called to the 1200 block of West 9th just after 5:30 p.m. after a caller reported seeing young children playing in a drainage ditch at 9th and Park

Deputies found the male behind the wheel and confirmed that he was deceased.

One trooper discharged his weapon and the subject sustained gunshot wounds.