Missouri will begin a waitlist for child care subsidies March 1. The state cites limited funding and will prioritize the most vulnerable children.

Imo's added a Northland location at Metro North Crossing, bringing its Provel‑topped square pies to a third Kansas City‑area shop.

Neighbors and vendors are clashing over late‑night sidewalk food stands in downtown St. Louis, pitting safety concerns against nightlife and small‑business livelihoods. City rules and online debates are forcing a closer look at permits and enforcement.

Move2STL pairs job-ready candidates with employers and offers free relocation support; organizers aim to bring 300 households to St. Louis in 2026.

A man was struck by a stray bullet inside his St. Louis home early Wednesday as police investigate nearby gunfire. Detectives are asking for tips.

A northwest Missouri fossil hunter recovered a 92‑pound bone he believes is a Columbian mammoth femur; CT scans and radiocarbon dating are planned to verify the claim.

A St. Louis man was arrested Feb. 23 and charged in the Feb. 2 West End killing of 59-year-old Timothy Rice, police say. Detectives say video tied the suspect to the shooting.

An early-morning blaze heavily damaged units at Wilshire Village in East Alton; crews kept flames from destroying the neighboring Dollar General and no injuries were reported.

A rapid warm-up will push St. Louis into the mid-50s Tuesday with gusts to about 32 mph and elevated fire danger. Light rain is likely Wednesday night.

A Portland-born bar devoted to women’s sports has leased Maplewood’s former Boogaloo; owners say permitting delays pushed back a January opening but promise community support.

Madison County issued an endangered person advisory for 16-year-old Lilly Watkins, last seen near Fredericktown; authorities say she’s believed to be with her noncustodial mother.

A chilly Monday gives way to a quick warmup Tuesday with gusty south winds and elevated fire danger across the St. Louis area.

A proposed 16‑building, $16B data center off Highway O has packed town halls as neighbors warn it could drain wells and reshape the Meramec valley.