After record April rains and fresh flash‑flood warnings, St. Louis officials are directing residents to MSD's Know Your Zone map to check flood risk and review insurance. Quick steps and resources are included.

An immersive Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café pops up at Nudo House in the Delmar Loop this Saturday with St. Louis‑exclusive menu items and limited merch.

Anheuser‑Busch will open a technical skills training center at its St. Louis brewery as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing push that adds 15 training hubs nationwide. The program aims to upskill thousands and expand career pathways for veterans and trade‑school students.

A barricade in Wood River ended Wednesday when a suspect surrendered and was arrested. Multiple agencies responded and no injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old has been certified as an adult and charged with second-degree murder in the August 2025 Carrington Lane stabbing; prosecutors set a $300,000 cash-only bond.

A 7-year-old is critically ill after drinking a slushie police say tested positive for fentanyl and meth. Jaslyn Raquelle Crawford was arrested and faces felony child-endangerment charges.

Sam Page asked the county to authorize $1.7 million from legacy funds to scale Save Lives Now outreach, saying recent shootings show the need for expanded services.

A pickup drove through the front window of Fade Focus Gallery on S. Grand early Wednesday; owner Rance John says he plans to rebuild. Police are investigating.

The Urban League launched "King Rising" on MLK Drive to hand out Narcan, meals and health screenings while linking people to longer-term recovery.

A shooting near Busch Stadium late Tuesday wounded one person and left the stadium Metrolink entrance taped off. Police said a woman was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Sunny and mild Wednesday with highs near 81°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely late Thursday night into Friday.

A 10-year-old boy, identified as Charles Bunnel, died after being struck on Gravois Road in Sappington Sunday night. Police say the driver stayed and is cooperating as investigators seek tips.

Gigi’s Cafe will replace the long-vacant Clayton Starbucks in a 2,200‑sq‑ft renovation from Louie and Wright’s Tavern owner Matt McGuire, after Plan Commission approval. The proposal includes a bar, patio seating and evening reservations as the permit heads to City Council.