Christopher Marks' Family Told They May Be Able to Search Later

St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch told family and friends of missing Christopher Marks they might get the chance to canvass the area after the professionals have exhausted all options.

Fresh Eyes, Dogs Brought in Tuesday to Search for Christopher Marks

St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch at the scene of missing 12-year-old Christopher Marks near Pacific and Eureka said at 8:10 a.m. the search will not stop today until professionals are sure about all checkpoints.

Harley Davidson Riders Take Curve Too Fast

Cpl. E. R. Kessler, of the Missouri Highway Patrol Troop C, issued the following report regarding a motorcycle accident that occurred Sunday in Franklin County. Residents from Pacific and Fenton were on the cycle.

Metro West Fire Protection District Receives International Accreditation

The Wildwood-based fire protection district was unanimously awarded the status as an “Internationally Accredited” Fire Protection Agency.

EMS Chief Says Essential Medications May Not Be Available in Ambulances

Monarch Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Roger Herin alerts community residents the district's emergency medical supplies are depleting. Monarch's House No. 2, at 18424 Wildhorse Creek Rd., services Wildwood residents.

Update: No Major New News on Christopher Marks

Officials made a statement at 4:05 p.m. Eureka-Wildwood editor Julie Brown Patton was on the scene for the update. About 24 police cars and trucks left the accident area between 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., representing a major change in search shifts.

Mother of 'Missing' Christopher Marks Misses His Humor

VIDEO: Elizabeth Combs, mother to a 12-year-old Affton boy who turned up missing Sunday evening near Pacific and Eureka, said family members appreciate what people are offering to try to help locate her son.

Search Continues for Missing Boy in Pacific, Lip Balm Found May Be His

LIVE FROM THE SITE: The great aunt of Christopher Marks, a 12-year-old boy who went missing Sunday evening, just found a lip balm shortly before 10:30 a.m. she believes to be Marks' along the road of the Pacific Palisades Conservation Area entrance.

Police Search for Missing Boy

St. Louis County Police are looking for a 12-year-old boy who went missing Sunday evening in an unincorporated area of St. Louis County near Eureka. Update from police at 8:26 a.m.: Marks is a resident of the Affton area.

Cranes of Hope Honor Fallen First Responders

The St. Louis Crane Project papered Art Hill with 1,000 cranes Sunday morning. Three on the list had covered the Eureka and Wildwood area.

Storm Knocks Out Power to Hundreds in Eureka

The Red Cross was on the scene in a neighborhood in Eureka providing water and food to residents in an area of Eureka affected by storms.

Towing, Trailer Laws Updated

Missouri Highway Patrol officers this month are emphasizing current and updated regulations for trailer and towing laws. Did you know Missouri has no restrictions to prevent persons from riding in a trailer or camper while in motion on the highway?

Eureka Man Charged with Assaulting Girlfriend, Officer

An officer said the man spat at and tried to kick her.

Prosecutor: Ex-Teacher Charged with Rape, Sodomy Didn't Expect Arrest

The suspect, Donald Ingerson, worked as a high school teacher at five or six school districts in St. Louis County. He was charged Monday with sexual crimes. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys want to know if there are more victims.

Weird Crimes: Remote Control Assault and Foul-Mouthed Accident Victim

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the St. Louis area.

Eureka Man Arrested Driving Stolen Camaro

Police said the man stole the car in Clayton and was driving while intoxicated.

County D.A.R.E. Officer Receives National Honor

Rockwood's 2011 proposal to drop the D.A.R.E program set off a storm of controversy.

Wildwood Woman Dies in Tennessee Car Crash

Update: Three-month old Veralyn Ivanchuk is at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Officials will not comment on her current condition but said an earlier media report that the child had died was wrong.

High Schools and Their Neighbors Look for Student Parking Solutions

Wildwood has tightened parking restrictions near Lafayette High School.

Missouri's Map Your Neighborhood Hopes to Make Neighbors Safe

The statewide program helps neighborhoods to become prepared for disasters.

Speeders Not Slowing for I-44 Work

Monday’s focus by Highway Patrol officers netted 33 speeders as well as tailgaters and other violations along Interstate 44 between Eureka and Fenton

Car Crash into Wildwood Garage Rattles Lake Chesterfield Residents

When the driver of a vehicle sped through and hopped a curb during morning walk time at Lake Chesterfield subdivision in Wildwood Thursday morning, neighbors say they are just thankful no teen swimmers or people were injured.

Colorado Batman Shooting Prompts Tougher Security at St. Louis' Theaters

Ronnie's theater on Lindbergh Boulevard, for example, will have extra security following an incident that left 14 dead in Colorado.

Two Females Injured in Accident on Westbound I-44 in Eureka

Two Pacific females were taken to a local hospital Thursday afternoon when the Jeep Liberty they were in overturned west of Six Flags Road in Eureka.

Ski Mask in Heat Wave Was Tad Suspicious

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

Armed Wildwood Man Draws Mass Police Response

No injuries eventually resulted from a Wildwood man armed with a gun and threatening risky behavior Tuesday night into the first hour of Wednesday, although the situation drew helicopter infrared team experts, canine units and tactical teams.

12.5% Annual Crime Reduction Reported by St. Louis County Police

Serious crime in areas protected by St. Louis County Police Department personnel has decreased since last year in all categories but one. Police officers cover 400,000-plus residents of unincorporated areas and contract municipalities in St. Louis County.

Police Helicopter Team Searches for Wildwood Man

An armed Wildwood man with a gun who is feared to have possibly harmed himself is being searched for by a St. Louis County helicopter team with infrared technology. The search is occurring near Melrose Road and Missouri Route 100.

Wildwood Man With Gun in Unknown Status With Police

Melrose Road in Wildwood is completely closed off due to the situation. Officials say do not plan to take that route between Missouri Route 100 and the Allenton/Six Flags Eureka area at the moment.

House Springs Man Accused of Hiding Camera in Women's Public Restroom

An area man was charged by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for invasion of privacy. Anyone who used the identified public restroom on Sunday between noon and 1:30 p.m. is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at (636) 797-5515.

Eureka Man Charged with Stealing, Wrecking Car

Eureka Police said the theft occurred May 3 on South Central Avenue.

It's 11 p.m.—Know Where the Children Are?

The last days of "summer freedom" prompt more hanging out. Are you aware of when curfews are in Wildwood and Eureka, per city codes?

St. Louis County 8 Most Wanted Fugitives

To report a sighting of any of the following individuals, please call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).

St. Louis County 8 Most Wanted Fugitives

To report a sighting of any of the following individuals, please call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).

Temperatures Are Predicted to Rise Again This Week

Eureka Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Scott Barthelmass reminds everyone of the dangers of extreme heat and how to protect from them. Death toll so far from heat is 18.

Assaults, Missing iPad, Credit Card Fraud, Stolen Vehicle on Eureka Police Report

Several crimes occurred recently in Eureka, in addition to one employee threatening another employee. Eureka Police Department officers responded to the following developments between June 21 to July 2.

St. Louis County 8 Most Wanted Fugitives

To report a sighting of any of the following individuals, please call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS). This person was last known living in Chesterfield.

Wildwood Woman Arrested for Shoplifting

A Wildwood woman was charged with stealing after the Fourth of July holiday.

Severe Storm Has Potential for Damage

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for St. Louis County. Authorities urge everyone to stay inside until the warning has been lifted.

Fire at Forest Hills Country Club Curbed by Sprinklers

Monarch Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Roger Herin said the Clarkson Valley country club's fire alarm and sprinkler system both paid for themselves in just this one instance.