A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday night in the 7300 block of Manchester Road in Maplewood. Police say the driver remained at the scene while investigators worked.

Karla Eslinger, Missouri’s commissioner of education, will resign after roughly two years amid major oversight decisions and a statewide teacher‑recruitment push.

An Overland babysitter and her partner were arrested after police say a 1-year-old was bound, gagged and beaten; the child is hospitalized with a brain bleed.

A duct‑tape argument in the West End escalated to assault and gunfire; a 27‑year‑old has been charged after investigators say she pistol‑whipped a man, stole his lawnmower and fired a shot.

A design‑build firm expanded to occupy the entire Clayton Executive Center I in Richmond Heights, converting roughly 95,000 sq ft of available office space into full occupancy.

The Urban League will distribute $500,000 in food and toiletries during a May 15–17 Weekend of Service and send volunteers door-to-door to families still rebuilding after last year's tornado.

St. Louis is recruiting people leaving prison into city jobs, pairing formerly incarcerated residents with hands-on roles like water maintenance. Early hires say steady municipal work is changing lives.

Creve Coeur postponed a vote on Graeser Station after neighborhood turnout raised alarms about traffic, density and public subsidies. The 147-unit proposal will return for more review.

Lee Enterprises says digital revenue now makes up 56% of its business and adjusted EBITDA jumped to $15M, narrowing the Post‑Dispatch owner's quarterly loss.

Sunny and warm today in St. Louis with a high near 84°F. Slight chance of late‑night showers; cooler and breezy Wednesday.

Kanakuk CEO Joe White will step down Aug. 31, 2026, as lawsuits and lawmakers press for answers about how the camp handled past abuse. The retirement intensifies calls for accountability.

St. Louis County is preparing to update zoning rules to account for potential data‑center projects. County Executive Sam Page will outline next steps Tuesday in Clayton.

State funds were released and crews are back at the Pop Myles site, reviving hopes the long‑stalled $8.9M pool will finally open.