A University City councilman has mounted a mayoral challenge, arguing development hasn’t translated into timely repairs and neighborhood investment.

An adult pedestrian was fatally struck on eastbound I‑70 at Union Boulevard early Friday, closing eastbound lanes while investigators processed the scene.

Webster Groves approved a roughly $225,000 severance for City Manager Dr. Marie Peoples as she departs April 3, the city says the payout covers pay, retirement deferrals and a two-month consulting window.

A late‑night stabbing near Village Square left an adult and a child hurt; a suspect was arrested nearby and Hazelwood police have launched an investigation.

Masyn Winn hit a walkoff single Wednesday and was later involved in a single‑car crash on I‑64; the Cardinals say he was evaluated and has no serious injuries.

Grandview R‑2 put a four‑day school‑week reauthorization on the ballot for next Tuesday as Missouri grapples with falling teacher retention; researchers say the schedule helps hiring but brings trade‑offs.

Le Petit Chef’s projection-mapped dinner opened March 12 at Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton, pairing animated storytelling with multi-course menus from $49–$149.

State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley filed to run for St. Louis County executive, reviving scrutiny of a Sept. town‑hall scuffle with County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb.

Workers who helped build One Foundry Way asked a judge to certify a class action alleging they were underpaid during construction on the Midtown project.

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening on Highway 94 near Klondike Park outside Augusta. Police say the motorcycle left the roadway and the crash is under investigation.

A 25-seat basement bar opened March 15 beneath Monstera Mezcaleria, pairing $12 cocktails, freezer martinis and a tongue-in-cheek roller-food menu.

A St. Louis firm bought four historic Kansas City buildings that contain 369 loft apartments, including Library Lofts at 1004 Baltimore Ave.

A House-passed bill to ban automatic recurring campaign charges drew praise in a Senate committee and now heads to debate after reporting showed repeated charges to vulnerable donors.