Missouri state parks and historic sites in St. Louis area offer a variety of winter events, including craft making, historical shopping experiences, and educational activities, with some events requiring pre-registration.

St. Peters and Cottleville are moving to a single-stream recycling system with new 95-gallon carts, phasing out the blue bag-based system to increase efficiency and participation.

St. Peters, Missouri announces its Christmas break schedule with closures of municipal buildings on December 24-25 and altered solid waste collection following the holiday.

St. Peters announces its 35th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held indoors at City Hall on December 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, music, and a visit from Santa Claus.

The City of Wildwood is hosting its 15th Annual Frozen Feet 10 Mile Trail Run on January 25, starting at LaSalle Springs Middle School. Registration is open for participants 14 and older.

St. Louis is increasing winter aid for the homeless with over 800 emergency and transitional beds, warming centers in senior centers and libraries, and services like the 2-1-1 hotline and GetHelp app for shelter referrals.

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.