Missouri voters rejected Proposition A, a referendum on the congressional map approved by lawmakers in 2025, according to CNN’s projected result. Reported returns showed 1,273,815 no votes, or 61.8%, and 785,969 yes votes, or 38.2%, with 99% of the estimated vote reported.
Democrat Fred Wellman defeated Republican Ann Wagner in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 3, a proposal to repeal the reproductive-healthcare protections voters added to the state constitution in 2024. Unofficial Secretary of State returns showed 1,173,172 no votes, or 55.489%, and 941,065 yes votes, or 44.511%, with all 3,214 precincts reporting.
A police workspace is expected to open at Summit Fair in early November under a no-rent agreement that calls for periodic foot patrols.
More than 560 demolitions are complete, and the city projects more than 700 by Phase 1 closeout. Most work is set to pause in December, with Phase 2 planned for early 2027.
A screening inventory rated 71 of 166 properties high or elevated for environmental-concern indicators. The scores do not confirm contamination.
A preliminary injunction restricts specified DHS election-related field operations, but remained stayed as of October 22 while a $100 bond deadline approached.
A juvenile was taken into custody after a woman was fatally shot at Brittany Village Apartments. Police did not announce charges.
The Refuse Division is reducing dumpsters in locations it says exceed its usual allocation. The city estimates the pilot will save three route hours, but has not reported results.
Operation Show Me Justice ended with reported arrests and seizures; ATF also announced a planned St. Louis gun intelligence center for January 2027.
A certified 2026 ballot measure would repeal Missouri’s 2024 reproductive-rights amendment and replace it with restrictions and new provisions on abortion and care for minors.
Missouri payrolls declined from August but remained 28,400 above September 2025. Private service industries recorded the largest monthly losses.
A six-bill proposal would restructure city personnel administration and revise employee appeals and grievance processes, but it would not take effect without voter approval.
Republic defeated visiting Webb City 33-14 on Oct. 9 in a high-school football game played at Republic.
Eighteen-year-old Missouri freshman Johnnie “DJ” Jones received a heart transplant Oct. 7 and was recovering, coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
Missouri’s 2026 State Energy Plan recommends financing and policy changes to encourage in-state generation, including nuclear power. The proposals do not authorize a plant or change electricity rates.
Twelve projects in 12 states will receive $426.7 million in itemized federal awards, including near-equal grants for Kentucky and Florida.
The Planning Commission adopted a Comprehensive Plan supplement for six North City neighborhoods, but housing, zoning, infrastructure and anti-displacement results will depend on later approvals, funding and agency projects.
Missouri’s congressional map remains unsettled after state and federal courts issued conflicting orders before the November 3 election.
Kansas City approved acceptance of a $456,000 FAA grant for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters for airport-owned vehicles at KCI, with the grant due to be accepted and executed by September 16.
The Supreme Court stayed a federal order requiring Missouri to use a new congressional map, leaving officials to prepare under the 2022 map for now.
St. Louis residents can review updated zoning maps and rules at September open houses, complete a parking survey through Oct. 5 and join an Oct. 15 virtual meeting.
