The Carrollton neighborhood, once vibrant by St. Louis airport, stands empty and is eyed for redevelopment, despite concerns from former residents about its past and contamination issues.

Missouri has begun early voting without excuses through November 4, with voters required to present valid photo ID. This policy change aims to reduce Election Day crowding.

Saint Louis University lays off 23 staff members and freezes over 130 positions to address a $20 million budget shortfall amid wider challenges in higher education.

Governor Parson orders flags at half-staff to honor paramedic Michael R. Clarke, who died in the line of duty.

St. Charles County residents can access their personal property tax statements online from Oct. 22, before paper statements are mailed in November, aiming for convenience and early payment options.

The St. Louis Reparations Commission presented a report recommending direct payments and other measures to address historical racial inequities; the city also resumes its Basic Income Program with private funding after legal challenges.

SIUE hosted a dialogue focusing on the Buffalo Treaty and the impact of conservation efforts on cultural and environmental sustainability, with insights from Native American leaders.

SIUE's School of Dental Medicine hosted Give Kids a Smile Day, providing free dental care to 190 underserved children, alongside educational activities and entertainment.

St. Louis Mayor Jones launches a new process to simplify liquor licensing for small businesses, cutting red tape by removing the need for neighborhood support petitions.

SIUE aids Fontbonne University students by waiving fees and cutting tuition after Fontbonne's planned closure, as its staff and students adapt to new academic settings.

MoDOT presented plans for a roundabout at Route P and Koch Road at O'Fallon City Hall, discussing the upgrade's need to improve safety and traffic flow.

Planned Parenthood closes two St. Louis clinics to enhance services and expand telehealth, despite Missouri's legislative pressures, without planned staff layoffs.

Two St. Louis Public School District directors for transportation and security have left, amid administrative upheavals and ongoing investigations into hiring and spending practices. The board remains silent as leadership vacancies increase.