Wentzville, Missouri, enhances communication with residents, offering multiple channels such as social media, website, and eNewsletters to keep them informed about city events and services.

An 18-year-old Florissant man died Friday after his car landed on westbound I‑70 at Bermuda Drive, struck a median and caught fire, authorities say. Troopers and the state patrol are investigating.

Bissinger's expanded its St. Louis factory and added visitor spaces while keeping chocolates hand‑dipped and small‑batch. The company says the new footprint is built for artisans and visitors alike.

Missouri businessman Danny L. Nickelson Jr. pleaded guilty to failing to pay employment taxes for a decade, facing prison and a potential $250,000 fine.

CareSTL Health abruptly closed several St. Louis clinics this week amid payroll shortfalls. Leaders blamed a claims backlog, delayed federal funds and last May's tornado.

The article describes the current and upcoming weather conditions in St. Louis, detailing clear skies, temperatures, and wind factors for the day, with a forecast of rain over the weekend and pleasant weather expected on Washington's Birthday.

Mocha Point, a family-run Yemeni coffee shop from St. Charles, is planning a City Foundry outpost this spring with cardamom-forward brews and late-night hours.

A MoDOT deck replacement on the Ashley Branch bridge would close the Route W crossing for roughly 60 days and push residents onto a 60–70 mile backroads detour, locals warn. Business owners and first responders say the short repair threatens livelihoods and emergency response times.

Missouri's Education Board denied requests to start the 2026-27 school year early, upheld strict exemption criteria, and discussed St. Louis Schools' performance and literacy initiatives.

Saint Charles is preparing for its 5th St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, starting at 4 PM, with festive floats and a route from the Lewis and Clark Boathouse to Main Street.

Belleville's Ward 2 is hosting a Town Hall on Feb. 12 to discuss the Operating Budget and city updates, with in-person and virtual attendance options for residents, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity.

Rand Bannister faces child‑sex charges filed by Gasconade County prosecutors and is being held without bond at the Franklin County jail as the case moves forward.

The Missouri House advanced a consolidated bill that would repeal most vehicle safety inspections, potentially ending biennial checks for older, high-mileage cars starting Jan. 1, 2027.