Playa Bowls tapped a Mercy Health executive as a franchisee and plans five St. Louis-area shops this fall, targeting busy retail corridors across the metro.

A second St. Charles County resident claimed $1 million on Missouri Lottery's $50 '5,000,000 Fortune' scratcher after buying a ticket in O'Fallon and claiming the prize in St. Louis.

A new "boozy bookstore" is coming to Pine Street in Rolla, mixing curated books, literary cocktails and a short-term loft above the shop.

Employees at Build‑A‑Bear’s Union Station shop allege they were fired for unionizing; an NLRB case and an unfair labor practice complaint are now pending.

Main Street Sports Group will lay off more than two dozen workers and close its Ballpark Village office, shrinking FanDuel Sports Network’s St. Louis presence. The move comes as the operator scrambles amid lost rights and industry turmoil.

A St. Louis man, Thomas Durgins, is charged with armed robbery at the Gateway Arch after a shoe sale went wrong. He pleaded not guilty; his case proceeds to trial.

Clayton-based Olin will record a $75M pre-tax charge after a jury ruled for Shintech in a vinyl chloride supply dispute; the company expects roughly $185M to be paid by mid‑2026.

A Missouri WARN notice says Community Wholesale Tire will close two Hazelwood warehouses on April 10, 2026, putting 143 jobs at risk and triggering state transition services.

Ziggi's Coffee opens a new location in Wentzville, Missouri, offering a drive-thru experience with an array of coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, and snacks at 100 Wilmer Meadow Dr.

Billionaire David Hoffmann invests $35 million into Lee Enterprises and is set to become its chairman, with Lee raising a total of $50 million for growth and digital transition.

St. Louis police seek public help to identify a Christmas shooting suspect and have shared suspect images on Facebook. Tips can be confidentially reported to CrimeStoppers.

Wentzville MO promotes local shopping with a BINGO game where participants can win apparel, aiming to boost community spirit and economy during the holidays.

Wentzville offers free services to local businesses, including retention visits and vacation security checks, and promotes grant programs for improvements.