Wildwood's Village Green Project Nears Completion, New Civic Space to Enhance Community Connections
Wildwood's Village Green Project, starting in 2018, is transforming the area next to City Hall with a civic green space, stage, and improved access set to complete this year, with future plans for playgrounds and trails.
St. Louis' Near North Side Ushers in New Era with Preservation Square Redevelopment
The Near North Side of St. Louis is undergoing redevelopment through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, focusing on affordable housing and urban renewal, leveraging over $250 million in development funding.
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Champions Inclusivity in 80th National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The MDHEWD is celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month by promoting equal employment and apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities, particularly in STEM fields.
Missouri Launches Public Safety Scholarship Applications for 2026-2027 Academic Year Under Governor Kehoe's Initiative
Missouri introduces a Public Safety Recruitment & Retention Act Scholarship for 2026-2027, supporting public safety workers and their dependents in pursuing higher education. Applications are now open with a December 15, 2025, deadline.
St. Louis Ramps Up Tornado Recovery with Structural Inspections Now Underway for Affected Properties
St. Louis has started property inspections for tornado recovery, with over 700 aid applications received, no fees for affected residents, and the city focusing on ensuring safety and rehabilitation.
St. Louis's Iconic Steinberg Skating Rink to Undergo Sweeping Renovations for Year-Round Enjoyment in Forest Park by 2026
St. Louis's Steinberg Skating Rink is to undergo major renovations and reopen in fall 2026 as part of the 22.5-acre Glade development in Forest Park for year-round use.
McBride Drops $52M Bet On North County Housing Revival
McBride Homes will invest $52M to build 178 homes across north St. Louis County, partnering with nonprofits and offering homes from the low $200,000s to more than $400,000. The project spans Pagedale and Lulu Heights parcels tied to county redevelopment efforts.
Cordish Turns Up Heat On Jeff City For New KC Downtown Tax Breaks
Cordish has stepped into Jefferson City pushing to revive MODESA — a move that could redirect state tax increments toward new downtown projects in Kansas City and St. Louis. Lawmakers will weigh whether expanded incentives are a growth tool or a long‑term revenue gamble.
Tent City To ‘High-Tech Oasis’? St. Louis Pols Push 25-Year Tax Break For Old North
A Board committee advanced a 25‑year property tax abatement Wednesday to clear the way for the proposed Northern Light project on nearly 10 acres at Cass and 10th. The plan would anchor the site with an event center and townhomes.
Inside Lambert’s $3 Billion Terminal Shake-Up That Will Change How St. Louis Flies
STL’s Consolidated Terminal Program would replace two terminals with one, expanding retail and restaurants and promising a much larger parking garage. Design work and enabling projects are already under way.
NGA Pulls Plug on Soulard Campus, South Side Braces for Change
NGA has started decommissioning its longtime Soulard campus at 3200 S. Second St., beginning a federal handover that could set the site up for redevelopment. The move follows the agency’s shift into its new north St. Louis campus.
KC Judge Refuses to Let Berkshire Off Hook in Broker Fee Fight
A Kansas City judge refused to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action, ruling that a Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit must face claims despite a $250M HomeServices deal. The decision keeps a major broker‑fee fight alive.
Webster Groves Lawyer Gobbles Up Cul-de-Sac Starter Homes, Neighbors Bristle
A prominent local lawyer has snapped up several starter homes on Corona Court, leaving neighbors worried about affordability and the neighborhood’s future. City leaders and a new land trust are weighing responses.
Quiet Illinois River Town Snags $62 Million Hollywood Studio Gamble
A developer-backed plan called Hollywood River Studios would convert about 105 acres in Wood River into soundstages, production shops and an esports arena amid booming Illinois production spending.
Google’s $15 Billion Data Fortress Poised To Remake New Florence Farm Country
Google announced a roughly $15 billion data‑center campus near New Florence, promising jobs, training and a $20M energy fund while reigniting debates over taxes and oversight. Local hearings and lawsuits already shape the aftermath.
Dallas Investor Snaps Up Mega Raymore Warehouse In KC Industrial Land Grab
Dallas‑based Sealy & Co. bought the 498,599‑sf Raymore Commerce Center Building 2, expanding a growing Kansas City‑area industrial portfolio. The asset is fully leased and sits on the I‑49 corridor.
Tornado‑Battered Villa Ridge Exit Preps Big‑Rig Comeback With New Truck Stop, Burger King
County filings obtained by local reporters show a Rocket Travel Center and a rebuilt Burger King planned at the Villa Ridge I‑44 exit, on ground hit by a March 2025 tornado. Bidding is already open for the truck‑stop build.
Madison County Bets $12.7 Million On Downtown Wood River Office Shuffle
Madison County approved buying five downtown Wood River buildings and will spend about $12.7M to renovate them and relocate departments from the old hospital. Officials say the move will centralize services and help downtown foot traffic.
















































































































































































































































































































































































































































