I-44 reopens in downtown St. Louis, but some closures remain
I-44 reopened June 26 after sinkhole repairs near North Broadway, but Broadway and eastbound I-70 express lanes were still closed nearby.
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St. Louis board passes $255M Rams settlement plan for tornado recovery, infrastructure and downtown
St. Louis MO – The Board of Aldermen passed Board Bill 22 on July 2 by a 12-3 vote. The $255 million Rams settlement plan now heads to Mayor Cara Spencer and is not law yet.
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Kansas City’s July 3 World Cup game brings Arrowhead traffic limits
Friday’s 8:30 p.m. World Cup match will trigger permit-only access east of Arrowhead, a Lewis Road closure through July 12, and Park KC shuttles downtown.
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St. Louis lifts precautionary boil water advisory for North and South City
St. Louis MO – The city lifted a precautionary boil water advisory at 10:32 a.m. on July 1, 2026 after tests cleared parts of North City and South City.
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June 25 flooding keeps Lake St. Louis stormwater concerns in view
June 25 flooding in St. Charles County sent water over roads near Mexico Road and Cave Springs, keeping Lake St. Louis stormwater planning in focus.
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Downtown St. Louis adds a summer juvenile curfew July 3–Sept. 8
Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 98 creating a nightly 9 p.m.–6 a.m. juvenile curfew in Downtown and Downtown West, July 3–Sept. 8, with exceptions and a July 3–4 reunification center.
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Kansas City Royals stadium petition clears signatures, 60-day clock starts
Kansas City election officials verified enough signatures to advance a Royals stadium petition, starting a 60-day council review clock.
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Kansas City committee weighs $235M CPKC Stadium expansion plan
Kansas City’s June 30 committee agenda reviews a CPKC Stadium expansion plan that could use up to $235 million in bonds and TIF support for Berkley Riverfront.
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Farmington’s 2026 comprehensive plan gets July review dates
Farmington’s final comprehensive plan draft goes to the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 13 and City Council on July 27, keeping housing, roads, parks, and future growth in view before the plan advances. ([farmington-mo.gov](https://www.farmington-mo.gov/2026-comprehensive-plan?utm_source=openai))
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St. Louis approves water-rate hike starting July 1
St. Louis MO – New water rates start July 1, with phased increases through 2032 and average bills rising by about $7 to $9 this year.
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St. Louis heat warning runs through Friday night, with index near 112
St. Louis MO – The city is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday night, with heat index values near 112 and cooling-center help available.
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Farmington cyclist crash raises safety questions on Perrine Road
Farmington Police say a left-turning driver allegedly failed to yield to a westbound cyclist at Perrine Road and Air Park Drive on June 12, 2026.
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Neosho’s Lower School Branch stormwater work turns into a real street closure
Neosho MO: The City says N. Lincoln Street between Grant and Adams will be permanently closed and demolished starting May 14 for stormwater work.
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Farmington updating building codes; 90-day review starts June 20, 2026
Farmington opened a 90-day review window starting June 20, 2026 for proposed ICC/NEC building code updates before City Council considers adoption.
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Downtown Farmington roadwork starts Monday: early milling and parking limits
Farmington’s Street Department says downtown milling and paving start Monday, June 22, weather permitting, with possible 4 a.m. milling and parking limits.
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Platte River flood warnings near Platte City showed how quickly low-lying land can flood
NWS flood warnings for the Platte River near Platte City tied local impacts to river-stage levels: 20.0 feet near SH 92 and 22.0 feet at Humphreys Access.
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Neosho water and sewer sale: Missouri PSC approves Missouri-American Water takeover
Neosho MO — Missouri PSC approved Missouri-American Water’s takeover of Neosho water and sewer. Key: existing rates stay until a future general rate case.
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Creve Coeur Gas Watch: Metro regular eases to $3.668, diesel $4.722
AAA’s June 22 St. Louis metro check shows regular gas and diesel easing, giving Creve Coeur drivers a modest break while diesel stays costly.
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St. Louis data center zoning bill heads to aldermen with noise, power rules
St. Louis, MO – Board Bill 49 would create city zoning rules for data centers, adding size classes, setbacks, utility disclosures and public review.
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Belle Vernon Main Street raid removes 64 animals, leaves questions
Belle Vernon, PA — State police removed 62 dogs and two cats from a Main Street home; rescue groups are caring for them while the case remains open.
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Webb City documentary premiere will spotlight Cardinal Valley restoration June 4
Webb City will host a June 4 screening of “Cardinal Valley: A Restoration Story,” with a Q&A and reception after the film on mine-reclamation work.
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St. Louis tornado recovery moves ahead as demolition starts and Rams fund bill takes shape
St. Louis, MO — Demolition has started on tornado-damaged properties, while a proposed Rams-settlement bill could steer one-time money toward recovery and city priorities.