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TREKK Design Group will invest $1.89M and add 77 jobs across its Springfield and St. Louis offices. The hires are part of a regional growth push for the Kansas City–based engineering firm.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A drive-thru argument at a St. Louis County Steak 'n Shake left two people dead, according to local authorities. One victim was shot through the drive-thru window.
A Breckenridge Hills woman was arrested after two people were shot outside a Phillips 66. Prosecutors charged her with first‑degree assault and armed criminal action.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
St. Louis County says Operation SmartStreet will use federal funds to upgrade signals, speed buses and prioritize emergency vehicles while improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Real Estate & Development in ...
WashU will break ground this summer on a 600‑bed South 40 residence hall that replaces several campus buildings and aims for fall 2028 occupancy.
A Ballwin homeowner's appliances were damaged after crews hit an unmarked electric line. Industry data and new state rules signal a broader problem with underground digs.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and warm with gusty south winds this afternoon; elevated fire danger and storms tonight into Friday.
A man was found dead in an alley in the Greater Ville neighborhood Wednesday night. SLMPD has opened a death investigation and the cause of death is unknown.
A warm, mostly dry Thursday in St. Louis gives way to increasing shower and thunderstorm chances Friday; SPC flags a marginal-to-slight severe threat.
Community & Society in ...
Cherokee Street's flagship Cinco de Mayo festival will not run in 2026, organizers said, citing rising costs and the event’s large scale.
A St. Louis man was charged after a March 1 street beating near Riverview left a victim with serious head and facial injuries; prosecutors filed first-degree assault and armed criminal-action counts this week.
A 77-year-old woman died after a collision at Old Highway 21 and West Four Ridge Road in Jefferson County; troopers say a driver failed to yield.
A crash on northbound I‑55 near Potomac Street killed one person and backed traffic to Gasconade Avenue during Wednesday's morning rush.
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