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An early‑morning water main break on Kirkwood Road left customers with low pressure and cloudy taps Wednesday; crews say repairs could stretch into the afternoon.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, breezy start with highs near 76°F. Warm, humid air returns this weekend with scattered storm chances.
Community & Society in ...
St. Louis is recruiting people leaving prison into city jobs, pairing formerly incarcerated residents with hands-on roles like water maintenance. Early hires say steady municipal work is changing lives.
Real Estate & Development in ...
State funds were released and crews are back at the Pop Myles site, reviving hopes the long‑stalled $8.9M pool will finally open.
MoDOT held a May 12 open house and is seeking input on a roughly $64M Forward 44 package for I‑44 between Route 109 and Route 141. The plan includes pavement repairs, bridge replacements and safety upgrades at Antire Hill.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A house fire near North 15th Street and Missouri Avenue sent a large smoke plume across East St. Louis early Monday; crews remained on scene as they worked to contain the blaze.
Sunny and mild today with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday night; plan accordingly.
Clear morning with a high near 71°F. Midweek warms into the 80s and Tuesday night could bring storms.
SWAT and District 3 officers executed a Miami Street search warrant, recovering suspected narcotics, a firearm and cash and detaining multiple people.
Politics & Govt in ...
Jefferson City lawmakers turned back a bill to license camps and require background checks and emergency plans after families pressed for change.
A Pacific man was arrested and charged in a string of mid‑April burglaries and vehicle thefts, the sheriff's office says.
Food & Drinks in ...
Stella Blues reopens in Tower Grove South after a 2024 kitchen fire. Soft launch Friday with bulgogi bowls, torpedoes and OGX wings returning to the menu.
A jury convicted Charl Howard in a March 2025 downtown beating that left a man with serious facial injuries; sentencing is set for June 12, 2026.
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