A funeral at Greater Rising Star in north St. Louis was disrupted by a dispute and an alleged gun threat; police detained two people and reported no injuries.

The Missouri House passed HB 2682, the SPEAKS Act, expanding political speech protections for K‑12 students while stoking fears it could shield extremist groups and spur lawsuits. Lawmakers are sharply divided.

A local cheesecake startup is heading to Rock Hill with a mid‑April storefront at 9226 Manchester and a menu of sweet, savory and coffee‑inspired flavors.

The Missouri Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday as the state presses to reverse Christopher Dunn’s 2024 vacatur. The decision could return Dunn to prison or keep his exoneration intact.

Lux Living sold the Chelsea on Pershing Avenue, a building once at the center of a federal indictment; the transfer renews questions about tax incentives and oversight.

Sunny and warm Friday with gusty southwest winds; Red Flag Warning noon–6 p.m. Avoid outdoor burning.

A man's body was found inside a Wellston house days after a midweek blaze; police and fire investigators say the cause of the fire and the death are under review.

A Central West End woman says raw sewage keeps backing up into her basement and alley while the sewer district says inspection found a private-lateral defect and work is scheduled.

BJC says most workers will keep or receive raises, but internal memos show cuts to differential and on‑demand pay that could shrink some St. Louis paychecks.

The St. Louis police oversight board approved new discipline rules while inheriting dozens of unresolved misconduct cases. Clearing the backlog will test the board’s authority.

GeoSTL launched Thursday to grow St. Louis’ geospatial jobs and companies, anchored by the NGA and led by former NGA official Mark Munsell.

UKRAFT is opening GuacoTaco at 14560 Manchester in Winchester, a 4,500‑sqft Tex‑Mex spot with brunch, seven salsas and a full bar slated for late April.

A Pine Lawn resident was charged with first‑degree murder after a Feb. 4 shooting in north St. Louis that killed an 18‑year‑old.