Scattered thunderstorms are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening in St. Louis; gusty winds and hail are possible. Cooler, drier air arrives this weekend.

The Saint Louis Zoo opens a Sloth Atrium inside the Primate House tomorrow, offering up‑close views of Hoffman’s two‑toed sloths in a leafy, open‑air space.

Sam Page filed suit to stop the County Council from assuming his powers while he travels to London on a trade mission tied to a new British Airways route. The move escalates a long-running clash over who controls county operations.

A head-on crash on Highway 100 near Dundee Road killed three people, including a 10-year-old boy, authorities say.

Celebrate Saint Louis will mark America's 250th with two nights of concerts, a 1,500-drone show and fireworks at the Gateway Arch on July 3–4.

Officers dispersed a planned Fairground Park takeover late Sunday and seized a firearm fitted with a conversion switch. The department posted photos and a short statement to Facebook.

Breezy south winds will push highs into the low 80s Sunday; a slight chance of evening showers and a stronger storm threat arrives Tuesday–Wednesday.

Mostly clear morning gives way to a warm Saturday with a small late‑afternoon shower risk. The week turns warmer and more active with storm chances midweek.

A license-plate hit in Divernon, Ill., led regional investigators to a vehicle tied to a burglary crew posing as construction workers; arrests followed in O'Fallon.

Two men were found shot to death Thursday night in Country Club Hills; St. Louis County detectives have taken over the active investigation.

Cloudy with scattered showers and a few storms today; highs near 71°F and a warmer, unsettled stretch returns this weekend.

A regional task force built in St. Charles County is expanding into St. Louis County, using technology and coordinated prosecutions to lower auto theft and drug crimes.

FedEx will close three St. Louis‑area ship centers this September, affecting Maplewood, Earth City and south St. Louis. The company says staff were told months in advance and support will be offered.