East St. Louis School District 189 welcomed students and introduced new principal Quanshanda Nicholson at Lincoln Middle School along with 12 international teachers from various countries, enhancing the district's educational diversity.

MoDOT will close Route H bridge over Duval Creek in Jasper County for repairs from August 18, causing daily disruptions. The bridge will be one lane after construction; no detours provided.

St. Louis NWS forecasts intermittent showers and thunderstorms throughout the week with highs around 90 degrees and chances of rain varying between 20-50%.

K9 Audie from the St. Peters Police Department turned a vet visit into a meet-and-greet, showcasing the strong community bonds between the police unit and local services.

A man, 50, was shot dead in Kingsway East, St. Louis. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds and are investigating, with no suspects yet identified.

Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams has announced his candidacy for the St. Louis County Executive in the Democratic primary amidst current County Executive Sam Page's legal issues over the misuse of public funds.

Comptroller Baringer called for an investigation into questionable payments made to a former city official, stressing the need for transparency and financial integrity.

St. Louis faces extreme heat with temperatures nearing 96°F and heat indices up to 103°F. Minimal relief is expected from the light breezes, and the weather pattern may only slightly change with a chance of showers early next week.

MoDOT is set to repair six bridges over I-44, starting with closures on Route 28 and Route D in August, with detours provided. The project will extend until September 2026.

State Budget Director Dan Haug reported a 0.7% increase in total revenue collections for Missouri in July 2025, with rises in individual income and Pass Through Entity taxes but drops in corporate taxes and other collections.

The National Weather Service predicts a hot week for St. Louis with highs near 100°F, a slight chance of thunderstorms, and minimal wind. A cooler trend with chances of rain is expected next week.

Austin Johnell Fitzgerald, 61, was charged with kidnapping and sexual abuse after allegedly coercing women with a gun in Tower Grove Park. He also attacked individuals with brass knuckles, adding to his charges.

Police probe a suspected arson and hate crime involving vehicle fires and antisemitic graffiti in Clayton, with the FBI assisting in the investigation.