Autopsy and body‑cam footage released July 2 show drugs, a struggle and the use of a Taser in the July 2023 death of Andrew Harrington.

The County Council sent Proposition S to the Nov. 3 ballot — a 5¢ per $100 levy supporters say will raise about $15 million to fund transportation, repairs and in‑home supports for older residents.

Three Steps Home launched a 31‑bed medical respite center at Peter & Paul Community Campus to let unhoused patients recover with 24/7 nursing and case management.

A 35-year-old Ferguson mother was struck and killed by stray gunfire at a BP while her two children watched; police say detectives are following leads.

Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 98 imposing a 9 p.m.–6 a.m. juvenile curfew in Downtown and Downtown West from July 3 through Labor Day. Parents must pick up curfew violators at a reunification center.

Saint Louis University plans to eliminate more than 35 vacant faculty roles and roughly 45 staff openings after enrollment fell about 15%. The cuts focus on unfilled positions as SLU seeks to close a budget gap.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Friday in St. Louis. Highs near the mid‑90s with heat‑index values above 100; cooling centers are available.

MoDOT will convert the I‑70/Route T‑W interchange in Foristell into a Divergabout — a hybrid DDI/roundabout — with phased closures and a new multi‑use path.

Sen. Josh Hawley has opened a congressional probe into USPS service failures after thousands of pieces of mail were found dumped in north St. Louis and OIG audits flagged wide delays.

Neighborhood restaurants, bars and halls from Queens to Houston turned into home stadiums as immigrant communities packed screens to watch the 2026 World Cup.

A Dexter father has pleaded not guilty after his 4-month-old son was airlifted to Cardinal Glennon with head and limb injuries. Authorities say medical exams found a skull fracture and other wounds.

Crestwood aldermen reviewed updated plans to convert the old community center at Whitecliff Park into an outdoor hub with pickleball courts, bocce and a new amphitheater.

Lona’s Lil Eats is expanding beyond Fox Park: owners announced a second location at the former 612 Kitchen & Cocktails site in Kirkwood. City records show a sign review is already on file.