St. Louis Community College announced a pilot to cover tuition, books, childcare and housing for 100 students — pairing financial aid with wraparound supports to boost completion.

Ruler Foods will close its South Grand store on July 31, removing a nearby low‑cost grocery option for many south St. Louis residents. Neighbors say the loss will squeeze budgets and add travel time for basics.

A regional analysis from Gateway to Hope links underused mammography, long travel and delayed treatment to higher breast cancer deaths for Black women in St. Louis.

A St. Louis County judge convicted Dan Pruitt of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2021 Berkeley death of Courtland Crump. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 21.

A shooting in the Cedar Hill area left one man dead and another hospitalized Friday as Jefferson County deputies investigate the 7300 block of Lakeshore Drive.

St. John police are seeking tips after a man grabbed an 8-year-old near Natural Bridge and Clearview last Thursday. Investigators want surveillance footage and tips.

Pana Coffee & Desserts opened in Ballwin, blending Greek family pastries with a specialty coffee program. The small shop pairs housemade sweets with signature drinks.

A St. Louis man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of 20‑year‑old Tori Dunn after prosecutors say he abandoned a vehicle and fled the scene. Court records list upcoming hearings and say he’ll be held without bond.

Con artists are pressing older residents across St. Charles County — one 82‑year‑old nearly lost $30,000, officials say.

Peter Hoffman and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri are using lawsuits, title work and neighborhood partnerships to convert derelict St. Louis houses back into homes.

A Maplewood man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after a probation officer found unauthorized phones investigators say contained child sexual abuse material.

A former Chesterfield officer known from a hidden‑camera scandal now faces a federal meth trafficking charge after an FBI raid and allegations captured on covert recordings.

Mostly clear and less humid Wednesday with highs near 84°F. Showers return Friday and heat surges into the upper 90s by Sunday.