A deadly shooting near UMSL shut down Hanley Road Monday; police say one person died and another is in surgery. Detectives are investigating and the road remains closed.

Baia, from the team behind Good Company and Aperi, will open in The Grove in mid‑May with handmade pasta, aperitivo cocktails and an Italian-style wine garden.

A Missouri audit says Arnold leaders misled residents and raised millions through a special tax district tied to the now-scrapped Arnold Parkway. The report could trigger follow-up actions.

A man was shot and killed Monday evening in Columbus Square, just north of downtown St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Lewis Rice has billed St. Louis County $889,448 in Lt. Col. Troy Doyle’s discrimination suit; with a $935,000 contract cap and trial set for August, more county funding could be required.

SSM Health marked the topping out of the new 14‑story Cardinal Glennon tower at Chouteau and Grand, a key step toward a 2027 opening and expanded pediatric care.

West Community and Gateway Metro have combined to form a roughly $670M St. Louis credit union serving about 43,000 members, with a full systems integration planned for October.

Fire crews checked all 60 of St. Louis’ tornado sirens during Monday’s monthly test; officials say upgrades are making progress but some units remain offline.

The Circuit Attorney’s Neighborhood Collaboration assigns assistant prosecutors to Dutchtown, Mount Pleasant and other neighborhoods to help victims, speed investigations and increase transparency.

General Mills will close its St. Charles pizza‑crust plant in early June, eliminating 163 jobs and prompting local workforce outreach. The WARN sets a tight timeline for layoffs.

BioSTL is facing a funding squeeze in its 25th year as institutional donors pull back while early‑stage deal flow in St. Louis surges. The nonprofit is seeking new donors and structures to keep startups moving.

Sabroso’s St. Ann restaurant will close April 11 as owners cite rising costs and building upkeep. The Maplewood location will remain open as the brand’s flagship.

Waterloo CUSD No. 5 canceled classes Monday after vandals discharged a fire extinguisher at the junior high; environmental crews are cleaning and air-quality tests are underway.