Danielle Uskiwich, a St. Charles High attendance secretary, died after a head injury at Pointfest. Her family honored her through organ donation and an honor walk.

More than a dozen cars in DeBaliviere Place had their windows smashed overnight along Pershing Avenue; police say they're investigating after residents woke to shattered glass.

SSD froze salaries districtwide as leaders cite a $75–$83M shortfall. The teachers union points to roughly $259M in reserves and has sought federal mediation.

After touring the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center, Reps. Wesley Bell and Nikki Budzinski said they found overcrowding, inadequate medical care and water shortages among ICE detainees.

Detectives interrupted a street takeover near 9th and Branch; two people were charged and two cars impounded, police say. A 3‑year‑old was in one of the vehicles during the stop.

The Major Case Squad has deployed to the 8300 block of Airport Road in Berkeley as police investigate an active scene. Officials have released few details.

A 19-year-old survived a Halloween crash after Pattonville paramedics and a passerby performed CPR. He spent weeks in the hospital and is now fitted for prosthetics.

Local label Retta Jane is seeking city approval to open a combined boutique and wine bar in downtown Clayton.

Scaffolding and grandstands are rising at Bellerive Country Club as St. Louis prepares to host the BMW Championship Aug. 18–23, 2026. The FedExCup playoff event brings top players and benefits Evans Scholars.

A 6-year-old was seriously injured in an accidental shooting at a Glasgow Village home; St. Louis County police say the firearm’s owner has been charged.

A full-scale exercise at SIUE brought more than 250 police, fire and health responders together to rehearse reuniting students after an active-shooter scenario.

The 30‑story Bank of America Plaza at 800 Market is set for auction next month with a $2M opening bid. The sale highlights pressure on downtown office towers.

Cloudy, muggy Wednesday with highs near 82°F and spotty afternoon showers, mainly east along I‑70.