St. Louis picked up multiple James Beard finalist nods—Vicia, Robin and Louie, plus chefs Nick Bognar and Loryn Nalic. Winners will be revealed June 15 in Chicago.

Warm afternoon near 86°F with gusts up to 30 mph; elevated fire danger this afternoon. Storms and locally heavy rain arrive tonight and continue through Friday.

Mid-80s, gusty winds and elevated fire danger today; rain returns Tuesday night.

A man was killed early Monday on South Broadway in south St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

A 25-year-old Doolittle man died after his motorcycle struck an SUV on Highway D near Jerome. Troopers say speed and a turn into the wrong lane were factors.

Shortwave Coffee has opened at 33 N. Sarah St. in the Central West End after a Feb. 14 soft opening. The Minneapolis‑born roaster is hiring and leaning on its 'receive and transmit' motto.

MoDOT is finalizing a conceptual study for Route 47 and will hold more public meetings to show refined alternatives for a 12.7‑mile stretch between Washington and St. Clair.

Rep. Sam Graves announced March 27, 2026 he will retire after 26 years in Congress, opening Missouri's 6th District to a competitive GOP primary.

A large early‑morning fire filled the sky over Cahokia Heights Friday as multiple departments battled the blaze; officials had not released details on injuries or cause.

Former pastor Dave Kuntz wants to convert a vacant St. Louis site into a state‑funded trades training center that links trainees to paid apprenticeships. The plan expands R3 Development’s program to age 24.

Two armed suspects robbed the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville; the getaway car was later found abandoned in Howard County. Investigators are searching for the pair.

The Missouri attorney general sent 33 cease-and-desist letters Wednesday — 18 in St. Louis — after tests found heavy metals and mislabeled THC products at unlicensed shops.

The Missouri Supreme Court struck down parts of HB 1878 that limited paid voter registration and outreach, while leaving the state’s new photo‑ID rule intact.