Missouri's DESE has allocated $2.5 million in grants to local education agencies to support "Grow Your Own" programs, addressing the teacher shortage by encouraging community members to become educators.

The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District hosted a Junior Fire Camp to introduce teens to firefighter and paramedic careers through practical skills drills.

St. Louis commemorates the second anniversary of a school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School with a vigil, school day off, and advocacy for gun safety reforms.

Keita Miller, a terminally ill woman, fulfilled her dream of meeting Jelly Roll before his concert in St. Louis, facilitated by the James Bess Foundation.

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Missouri is hosting a naming contest for a surprise baby alpaca born just hours after the emergency intake of two female alpacas.

St. Louis police launched an online crime mapping tool to enhance transparency and engage citizens in crime prevention, with data updated daily. Mayor Jones and SLMPD stress its role in public safety and strategy against crime.

St. Louis is hosting a free vaccine clinic on October 10 with health partners, coinciding with the Mayor's town hall meeting, offering COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines.

St. Louis Jewish community marks one year since the Israel-Hamas conflict, reflecting on loss and increased global anti-Semitism, while Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to recent Iranian aggression.

Hundreds gathered to honor fallen St. Louis Police Officer David Lee at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Lee died after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while on duty.

Neo-Nazi group was seen on a St. Louis area overpass with swastika flags; police ensured safety while recognizing constitutional rights, and the incident drew public condemnation and concerns of anti-Semitism.

Broadway star and St. Louis native Ken Page has died at 70. Known for "The Wiz" and as Oogie Boogie's voice in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," his passing was announced by friend Dorian Hannaway.

Wildwood will host a "Salute to Our Veterans" event on Nov. 7 including speeches, flag ceremonies, and refreshments to honor veterans, ahead of Veterans Day. Mayor Garritano will speak, and the event will feature the Hometown Heroes Program.

St. Louis hosts the RVP Conference to discuss urban space revitalization, focusing on transforming vacant properties into community assets, with Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressing support for the event.