A man was shot early Wednesday near Columbus Square in north St. Louis; police say he was conscious after being hit in the shoulder.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the FY27 budget on June 30, 2026, but placed about $441 million in expenditure restrictions, pausing local projects from police facilities to capital upgrades.

A federal judge gave 125 months to Nolan Ryan Thomas after his guilty plea in a 2023 St. Louis County barbershop shooting that left a customer dead. State charges remain pending.

A city review found Kirkwood Electric overspent about $15.6 million and drew on reserves, prompting the director's dismissal and a push for a forensic audit.

Marcus Ehlers, 22, was shot inside a QuikTrip on Gravois; his family says unanswered questions and a delayed notification have left them reeling.

The KISS‑linked Rock & Brews in Chesterfield closed abruptly after more than nine years; the restaurant’s memorabilia is slated for a July auction. The closure leaves the Chesterfield Valley location dark for now.

Firefighters rescued a dog left inside a locked recreational vehicle on the St. Louis riverfront; animal control took custody and officials warned against leaving pets in parked vehicles.

A mid‑afternoon shooting closed the I‑64 off‑ramp to WingHaven Boulevard in O'Fallon and prompted an on‑scene police investigation. The ramp remained blocked and caused local delays.

A late-night shooting in Dutchtown left one man dead; police are asking for tips as detectives investigate.

A reworked city ordinance would create five vending markets, extend mobile‑vendor hours to 1 a.m., and add a visible permit system — but merchants and the Cardinals pushed back earlier.

A proposed Suntrup renovation of the 119-year-old schoolhouse at 120 Henry Avenue would pair a coffee shop and podcast studio with service bays and a 45-car lot — and Manchester aldermen will hear neighbors’ concerns on July 20.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for St. Louis through Friday, July 3. Highs near 97°F and heat‑index readings to around 110°F; cooling centers and safety tips below.

A woman faces charges after a hit‑and‑run killed a 67‑year‑old bicyclist on April 30 in north St. Louis County; police had located a vehicle of interest during the probe.