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.

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.