St. Louis County has approved its first overhaul of use‑of‑force rules since 2010, prioritizing de‑escalation, stronger reporting and training for hundreds of officers.

A St. Louis CEO and mother of three died when a tourist truck flipped at Rancho Santana in Nicaragua; her 11-year-old son was critically injured and flown to St. Louis.

Riverview Alderwoman Ruth Cole was charged with misdemeanor fourth‑degree assault after police say she struck someone with a lawn chair; court records show bond was posted.

Tenants at Lilac Court Apartments say they went three days without running water this week and utility crews later restored service. Residents blame the building’s management.

Boeing and the Urban League piloted a short boot camp to boost passage of the apprenticeship entry exam, sending a cohort into STLCC’s training pipeline.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for St. Louis with south winds 20–30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph; an isolated severe storm is possible this afternoon. Secure loose outdoor items.

Rideshare and taxi drivers in St. Louis say soaring pump prices are cutting paychecks; the taxicab commission has approved a temporary $1 per‑ride fuel surcharge.

A 48-year-old Chicago man died early Wednesday after his semi ran off Route J at Audrain County Road 481. The crash closed Route J for hours while crews cleared the scene.

Via's on-demand vans now cover three St. Louis County zones for $2 trips, funded with roughly $6.34M. Some officials say the service fills gaps; others warn it's replacing buses.

A San Diego gene‑editing startup moved to Maryland Heights and plugged into St. Louis’s plant‑science network. Cheaper lab rent and a dense research ecosystem sped its restart.

Foggy morning in St. Louis yields to rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, with a conditional severe risk Thursday–Friday nights.

East St. Louis launched a community solar project with Edelen Renewables, billed as a multi‑million investment to lower bills, create jobs and explore community ownership. Officials said details on size and timing will follow.

Camdenton Schools faced a second bomb threat this week; police say calls were traced to an 11‑year‑old in Napa who allegedly admitted making them.