A local watchdog asked HHS to investigate St. Louis County’s public health director over her role on a board that oversees county clinics and Medicaid reimbursements. The move raises fresh questions about governance and federal funding for county-run care.

The County Council sent Proposition S to the Nov. 3 ballot — a 5¢ per $100 levy supporters say will raise about $15 million to fund transportation, repairs and in‑home supports for older residents.

Sen. Josh Hawley has opened a congressional probe into USPS service failures after thousands of pieces of mail were found dumped in north St. Louis and OIG audits flagged wide delays.

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 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.

A Missouri State Auditor report rates St. Clair County "good" overall but warns of weak tax controls and gaps in sheriff's bookkeeping.

Ameren Missouri filed to boost base electric rates; the company says the change would add about $13 to the typical monthly bill if regulators approve new rates in mid‑2027.

St. Louis police have appealed a judge’s order that would force the department to hand over investigative records to the Post‑Dispatch.

A Trump‑appointed St. Louis judge wrote that prosecutors may be able to seek the death penalty in child‑sex cases, challenging a 2008 Supreme Court limit.

Phase II of the county jail renovation adds 45 beds and dedicated substance‑abuse and mental‑health units as officials mark near completion.

Liberty Vote and MyPillow filed a joint stipulation dismissing their years‑long defamation dispute with Mike Lindell. The filing says the case is dismissed with prejudice and each side will cover its own costs.

St. Charles County opens in-person absentee voting on June 23 ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, with local dates, hours, ID rules and ballot-tracking resources listed.

At Missouri S&T, Gov. Kehoe and industry backers pitched data centers as jobs and research hubs while protesters warned of water and power risks. Local councils and recall fights show the issue is reshaping Missouri politics.