Sunny and warm Tuesday in St. Louis with gusty southwest winds. Widespread rain and storms expected late Thursday night into Friday (April 23–24).

A St. Louis County jury awarded retired lieutenant Mike Reifschneider $6.2M after finding he was denied a promised promotion for refusing to retaliate, court filings show.

Three people were wounded in a parking-lot shooting Sunday along New Halls Ferry Road in Ferguson; city and county detectives are investigating.

A man was killed Friday while crossing Jennings Station Road in north St. Louis County; police have opened an investigation.

A trooper video shows a St. Clair County stop after someone allegedly drove a stolen pickup with a stolen gun at 98 mph. The State Patrol's post warns fleeing won't end well.

A months-long slide at Reflection Cove Apartments in Manchester has buried parking areas and damaged at least one garage; residents say temporary drainage fixes haven't ended seepage.

CAVA has opened its first St. Louis‑area restaurant in Cottleville, adding build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls, dine‑in and digital pickup to the suburbs.

Marshall Williams was sentenced to 30 years after admitting he filmed the sexual abuse of a five-year-old.

Sunny and warm Thursday, then a higher chance of organized thunderstorms Friday night. Expect gusty winds and stay alert for watches.

Dr. Bonita Jamison will take over as Hazelwood School District superintendent on July 1, 2026 after a national search. Board leaders praised her MRH record and local ties.

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.