St. Peters Animal Control offers advice to keep pets safe in winter, including indoor shelter and paw care, with resources like heating bowls and city updates accessible via app or email.

Wildwood City Hall will close for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28-29, and waste collection services will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday pickups. Emergency services will remain available throughout the holiday.

The 37th annual Guns 'N Hoses event in St. Louis featured police and firefighters boxing for The BackStoppers charity, honoring fallen first responders.

St. Louis offers free firewood to residents from park maintenance and storm cleanup, available at three locations on a first-come, first-serve basis until early March.

Wildwood's City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28-29, and trash pickup will be delayed by a day. Emergency services will still be available 24/7.

Local authorities provide tips to prevent 'porch piracy' during the holiday shopping season, advising package tracking, delivery alerts, signature requests, and secure collection options.

St. Louis lifted a boil water advisory after confirming water safety with tests following a major water main break that had affected several neighborhoods.

A study shows that Missouri's Parents as Teachers program increases third-grade math and English proficiency; the program turns 40 and benefits school districts financially by boosting attendance and reducing grade repetition.

A mural of Tina Turner was unveiled in The Ville, near her first home and alma mater, on her birthday and the 57th anniversary of her historic Rolling Stone cover.

A fire at a battery plant in Fredericktown, Missouri led to air quality concerns and the closure of local schools. There were no injuries, and the community showed solidarity during the crisis.

The Jones administration and SLDC launched a free WiFi project in St. Louis parks to promote digital inclusion, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Early voting in Missouri sees high turnout, with some counties facing long lines and logistical challenges, while others adjust by increasing polling location capacity and parking.

St. Louis community supports Ferguson Officer TJ Brown's recovery with "Dine Out For TJ" event at local restaurants to raise funds for medical expenses.