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Warm, humid Thursday with highs near 87°F. Heavier rain chances arrive Sunday–Tuesday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
City leaders are looking to historic carriage houses and a new ADU zoning update as a low‑impact way to add small rental units amid population decline.
Sunny, cool Wednesday with highs near 83°F. The weekend turns warmer and more humid with scattered storms possible.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 23-year-old was arrested after shots were fired on the 5500 block of Sapphire Avenue; a woman was grazed and multiple pistols were recovered, authorities say.
Dutch Bros plans a drive‑thru on the former Red Lobster site at 9838 Watson Road in Crestwood; the lot will be split and the western parcel remains for lease.
Chesterfield police say Ionela Chiciu‑Nistor is accused of stealing roughly $172,000 in retail merchandise and was arrested near the St. Louis Premium Outlets after officers recovered thousands in stolen cosmetics.
A Kirksville man charged in a 2024 child‑abuse case has a jury trial set in Shelby County for March 2027 amid disputed injuries that left a child hospitalized.
Authorities say skeletal remains recovered at a Bucyrus property have been identified, and prosecutors have added murder and multiple child‑abuse counts. Three juveniles were removed from the home.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Citizens for Modern Transit is giving away month‑long Metro passes for July. Registration runs 5 p.m. June 17 to 5 p.m. June 18 and passes are limited.
A prized Cardinals collection in Elsberry has lost several high‑profile pieces — from a Gibson‑used mound to a Stan Musial rookie card — leaving fans and family puzzled.
St. Charles County has asked firms to pitch naming-rights packages for the Family Arena as it looks to secure a corporate title partner and new revenue.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Missouri Supreme Court sided with Gov. Mike Kehoe, keeping the GOP-drawn "Missouri First" map and initiative-rule changes intact while a referendum fight continues.
A Webster Groves man was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison after admitting possession of child sexual abuse material that prosecutors say involved AI‑altered images and Kik exchanges.
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