Authorities say a Fenton man wheeled carts of mixers, vacuums and a Dyson out of local big‑box stores during a four‑month spree; he’s now charged with organized retail theft.

Cloudy and cool Wednesday in St. Louis with highs near 62°F. A warm weekend brings showers and thunderstorms Friday night through Sunday.

Two Black St. Louis County officers reached separate racial-discrimination settlements that total nearly $600,000, adding to a string of costly employment disputes for the county. The deals arrived as state limits and insurance rules will shape how much taxpayers ultimately pay.

A Park Hills contractor pleaded guilty to multiple felonies tied to contractor fraud and was ordered to pay $96,500 in restitution. Prosecutors say he took large upfront payments and performed little or no work.

Tornado sirens blared across St. Louis on Monday afternoon even though the National Weather Service had posted no active watches or warnings, leaving neighbors confused. City officials point people to NotifySTL and the NWS for official updates.

The B’s Family Kitchen at the Swansea Improvement Association has closed but is expected to return May 8 under new ownership, keeping the same recipes.

Three water main breaks Monday morning left parts of St. Louis County with low pressure and discolored taps as crews worked to make repairs. Officials said fixes could take several hours.

MoDOT reversed an earlier plan to remove the Compton Avenue ramp to westbound I-64, a move Midtown business owners welcomed while bridge and Brickline work proceeds.

A MoDOT road‑safety audit flags problems on a busy Ballwin stretch of Manchester Road and lays out 13 short‑ to long‑term fixes to protect pedestrians. The study covers New Ballwin to Holloway roads and recommends trimming medians, adding warning flashers and a speed study.

Cori Bush invited streamer Hasan Piker to speak at St. Louis May Day protests, prompting sharp criticism over his past remarks as she mounts a comeback campaign.

City officials say May utility mapping will ready the former Chesterfield Mall for the multi‑phase Downtown Chesterfield redevelopment.

A University City man was arrested after police say he opened a driver’s door and punched a 65‑year‑old woman during a Florissant road‑rage incident; he’s jailed on a $500K bond.

Cool, sunny Friday with highs in the low 60s. A sharp warm-up Sunday into Monday brings shower and thunderstorm chances early next week.