St. Louis Community College announced a pilot to cover tuition, books, childcare and housing for 100 students — pairing financial aid with wraparound supports to boost completion.

Ruler Foods will close its South Grand store on July 31, removing a nearby low‑cost grocery option for many south St. Louis residents. Neighbors say the loss will squeeze budgets and add travel time for basics.

KMOV will add ABC programming on September 1, 2026, moving the network to channel 32.1 and promising expanded local newscasts from First Alert 4.