Florissant Police announced Jim Cavins's induction into the IL Torch Run Hall of Fame for his support of Special Olympics Illinois.

The Saint Louis Zoo euthanized Ella, a 15 1/2-year-old giraffe with chronic arthritis, after she was found unable to rise. Her playful personality will be missed by both staff and visitors.

Good News Brewing filed for a liquor license to open a brewpub and wood‑fired pizza spot in Uptown Jackson; the board will discuss the application next Monday.

The City of St. Louis celebrated the Lunar New Year on social media, highlighting the Year of the Fire Horse's energy and prosperity. The city's engagement reflects its embrace of cultural diversity and inclusivity.

Shrewsbury Police dealt with repeat traffic offenders and other calls from Feb 9-15, making several arrests for violations like no license plates, suspended licenses, and lack of insurance.

A defendant in the 2022 Berkeley porch killing is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at a St. Louis County hearing on Wednesday.

Natavia Boyd-Wells admitted in federal court to billing Missouri Medicaid and the VA for home care that never happened. The plea follows a 2024 indictment that alleged larger losses.

A roastery‑café called Behold Coffee will take over the Market Street storefront in Kimmswick and aims to open in April. Owners say the shop will bring small‑batch roasting to town.

A former administrator says she was fired after raising safety concerns at St. Louis Voices Academy; the school had been ordered closed for safety lapses by state officials.

A St. Louis tour guide found several plaques and a Kate Chopin bust missing from sites across the city; park rangers and local police are now investigating.

A unit of Energy Transfer filed with FERC to run a 9.6‑mile gas lateral under the Mississippi to feed Ameren’s new Big Hollow Energy Center.

A citizens group sued to void Montgomery County's approvals for a planned Amazon data center and its $35 billion incentive package, alleging Sunshine Law violations.

A condemned Marine Villa house was torn down after a December partial collapse that damaged a neighbor’s roof and bedroom. Neighbors say the block finally looks safer.