An EPA inspector general review warns that roughly 100 priority Superfund sites are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires, with millions living nearby and many five‑year cleanup plans not accounting for those risks.

A person was rescued from an overnight house fire in Lindenwood Park and taken to a hospital in critical condition; the cause remains under investigation.

An hours-long police standoff on Murdoch Avenue ended Sunday when officers shot a suspect who allegedly held a victim at gunpoint.

Low 40s Sunday morning will climb into the low 70s; near-record highs arrive Monday–Tuesday before a wet front brings storms late Tuesday night. Avoid open burning.

Near-freezing start Saturday; Frost Advisory until 9 a.m. Cover tender plants.

Thousands of Missourians will join the nationwide No Kings protests Saturday, with rallies planned in Columbia, Jefferson City and other towns.

Light rain and gusty north winds Friday; highs near 52. Freeze likely Saturday morning before a warm week ahead.

Swade's Overland store opens Saturday with a 24/7 preorder drive‑thru and delivery operation, a first for the St. Louis area and a change for late‑night access.

After nearly a year back as interim, Otis Williams is retiring from SLDC and pressing banks and city leaders to make redevelopment financing more predictable. He says local lenders must return if projects are to move forward.

Porano’s Des Peres outpost will close March 31 as Niche Food Group pauses expansion and refocuses on existing restaurants.

Missouri DHSS and the State Highway Patrol warned that ultra‑potent nitazenes are being detected in pills, vapes and powders. Officials posted step‑by‑step naloxone and rescue‑breathing guidance.

A St. Charles County pet sitter faces an animal-abuse charge after a Yorkie named Rosie died while her owners were on vacation; court video and a pathology report are central to the case.

Sensient will invest up to $250 million to expand natural food-color production in North St. Louis and is expected to add hundreds of jobs.