A developer pitched a $2 billion AI center for East St. Louis, promising jobs, retail space and river‑based cooling while asking for community support. The plan is still early and would need city approval.

St. Louis County police say an unidentified man was found shot and pronounced dead Wednesday in the 11400 block of Maridosa Trail in Florissant. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call.

St. Louis County condemned a dozen units at Northern Village after months of utility failures; tenants were ordered to vacate and the county is offering temporary help.

McBride Homes will invest $52M to build 178 homes across north St. Louis County, partnering with nonprofits and offering homes from the low $200,000s to more than $400,000. The project spans Pagedale and Lulu Heights parcels tied to county redevelopment efforts.

After a student petition, Saint Louis University barred Customs and Border Protection from its March career expo, citing student safety and the university's mission.

Saint Louis, MO experiences a chilly Friday with 19°F, with predictions of mostly cloudy skies and a high around 40°F. The NWS forecasts a calm weather pattern with modest fluctuations; temperatures expect to rise gradually into the next week.

Saint Charles, Missouri prepares for its annual Mardi Gras Parade on February 15, with limited spots available for participants. The event features live music, food, and activities.

A woman was killed and a man critically injured in a shooting involving a domestic dispute and police in St. Louis, with the police investigation ongoing.

St. Charles County Sheriff's Office offers an advanced 13-week police academy for residents, including tours and a deep dive into law enforcement operations, with applications due by Feb. 16.

St. Charles County announces the 2026 application period for senior property tax relief from March 1 to June 30, potentially saving eligible seniors on property taxes.

Fairview Heights is moving ahead on a $14M parks push: a 13,500-sq-ft Field House next to The Rec and a full overhaul of 95-acre Pleasant Ridge Park. Officials say the work adds courts, restrooms and event space without a city property-tax increase.

Illinois State Police posted body-camera footage of an Aug. 29 O'Fallon shooting that left one man dead. The St. Clair County prosecutor later declined to press charges.

St. Charles County reports a slight rise in drug overdose deaths, with fentanyl as the leading cause. Efforts like school programs and anti-overdose medication distribution aim to combat this trend.