A free, family‑friendly Route 66 centennial festival runs this weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park with live music, classic cars and neon displays.

Cool, clear morning. Sunny into the mid-60s, with spotty showers possible Thursday night.

Captain William Brown’s death certificate cites heat‑exacerbated heart disease, but the St. Louis Police Department still hasn’t called it a line‑of‑duty death.

A St. Charles man was arrested after probable‑cause statements allege two sexual assaults at a Grayson Cottages party in November; he was booked into Boone County Jail.

A prominent local lawyer has snapped up several starter homes on Corona Court, leaving neighbors worried about affordability and the neighborhood’s future. City leaders and a new land trust are weighing responses.

Police released surveillance images after two women were robbed at gunpoint on Cherokee Street. Officers say the suspect was captured on video and tips to CrimeStoppers may be eligible for a reward.

NWS survey crews confirmed an EF1 tornado near Mascoutah after Monday's storms; crews found snapped poles and damage near MidAmerica Airport.

Platypus is asking for support after a co‑founder was federally indicted on identity‑theft charges amid separate rent and debt lawsuits.

Charter sued Express Scripts in St. Louis, alleging millions in unpaid drug rebates tied to 2020–22 prescription claims.

Two law firms have asked to withdraw from Annie Altman's sexual‑abuse suit against her brother, Sam Altman, citing a breakdown in the attorney‑client relationship and leaving the St. Louis case in flux.

Multiple fights among juveniles on Saturday cut Six Flags St. Louis' opening day short, prompting police to detain several youths and park officials to close early.

Bonne Terre’s Space Museum says it’s run out of room and is exploring a move to St. Charles to reach the St. Louis crowd; museum leaders will host an April 30 screening in St. Charles.

Family‑owned Ted Drewes marked 97 years with 97‑cent cones and a $1.97 Cardinals‑helmet sundae at the Chippewa stand; South Grand returns for summer service.