Boeing has laid off 111 mechanics in the St. Louis area due to production pauses on the 777X jet and aims to reduce its workforce by 10%. Local agencies are offering support to the impacted workers.

Beck's has begun construction of a new soybean processing facility in New Madrid, Missouri, creating 17 jobs and aiming to strengthen the local agricultural supply chain.

MoDOT closed Route 141 in Valley Park due to Meramec River flooding, disrupting traffic and commutes. The road is expected to stay closed until the weekend.

St. Louis suffered severe flash floods on Election Day, disrupting voting and tragically claiming at least one life, with widespread road and polling place closures.

MoDOT reports eastbound I-44 to northbound I-55 ramp closure for maintenance on October 21-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. with suggested detour via southbound I-55 and Arsenal exit.

MoDOT held a public meeting to discuss maintenance on 32 bridges along I-44 in St. Louis, with plans to start in 2026. They seek community feedback for the design plans through meetings and an online survey until November 1.

Starlight Drive at the 855 mark in St. Charles County will be closed from October 28th for about two weeks for culvert replacement, with detours for drivers.

The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge was closed due to a nearby warehouse fire, affecting commuter traffic between Illinois and Missouri. Firefighters struggled with the intense blaze suspected to have been started by individuals seeking warmth.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced the demolition of most structures at the Workhouse facility, set to begin by December 16, as part of a transformation that includes plans for a memorial honoring those who suffered there.

Wildwood completed its annual road resurfacing, with work by West Contracting on major routes. The $625,000 project finished on time, improving roads in Wards 1, 3, 5, and 8 with asphalt surfaces.

The Central Coalition for Roadway Safety is providing grants to Missouri groups for traffic safety projects, focused on eliminating road fatalities and injuries.