St. Louis plans December pause in tornado demolitions
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.
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, Missouri (MO) offers a mix of quiet neighborhoods and everyday conveniences. It works well for both quick stops and longer stays, especially if you like keeping options close at hand. This page is a hub for St. Louis MO-use it to browse local spots, plan an outing, and discover something new. Bookmark a few ideas and pass along a recommendation.
-
-
St. Louis cuts alley dumpsters in parts of Wards 3 and 5
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.
-
St. Louis operation reports 435 arrests; ATF plans January gun center
Operation Show Me Justice ended with reported arrests and seizures; ATF also announced a planned St. Louis gun intelligence center for January 2027.
-
St. Louis proposes civil-service overhaul for 2027 ballot
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.
-
St. Louis adopts OurPlan for six North City neighborhoods
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.
-
St. Louis residents can weigh updated zoning proposals at two September open houses
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.
-
St. Louis tornado survivors can access new FEMA-funded case management
A $2.9 million FEMA grant began Aug. 1 to continue disaster case-management services for eligible St. Louis residents with unresolved tornado-related needs.
-
FEMA awards $2.9 million to keep St. Louis tornado recovery caseworkers on the job
A $2.9 million FEMA grant will continue St. Louis tornado disaster case management through June 2027 as residents work through long-term recovery needs.
-
St. Louis basic-income pilot paid 540 families $500 a month
A St. Louis pilot gave 540 families $500 monthly for 18 months. A Washington University evaluation found improved quality of life and greater help with household needs.
-
St. Louis begins investing Rams settlement funds, adds tracker
St. Louis has begun putting Rams settlement money to work and launched a tracker intended to show residents how funds move from appropriation to spending.
-
St. Louis launches tracker for Rams settlement spending
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
-
St. Louis’ new health director starts Monday after leading Seattle-King County department
Dr. Faisal Khan is scheduled to begin as St. Louis’ permanent health director on August 3, ending the interim-director period while Victoria Anwuri remains commissioner.
-
SLATE wins $1.29 million grant for St. Louis youth job pathways
St. Louis SLATE will administer a $1,285,628 federal YouthBuild grant designed to support 60 out-of-school young people with education, construction and transportation training, paid work experience and employment support.
-
St. Louis seeks resident input on waste and recycling services
The City of St. Louis has opened a survey seeking residents’ opinions on residential waste and recycling services. The survey is scheduled to remain open through Aug. 31, 2026.
-
St. Louis imposes downtown juvenile curfew through Labor Day
St. Louis has established a temporary overnight juvenile curfew in Downtown and Downtown West, effective July 3 and scheduled to continue through Labor Day 2026.
-
St. Louis Alzheimer’s diagnostics company lands first U.S. insurance coverage
C2N Diagnostics announced July 10 that its blood-based Alzheimer’s diagnostic received its first U.S. insurance coverage, a reimbursement milestone for the St. Louis-area company.
-
St. Louis voters head to Aug. 4 federal primary with charter modernization measure
The City of St. Louis will hold its federal primary election Aug. 4, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will also decide a proposed charter modernization measure tied to Ordinance 72103.
-
St. Louis advances demolition work around the historic Railway Exchange site
The St. Louis Development Corporation says it is seeking bids to demolish the former Charlie Gitto’s building and a skywalk near the Railway Exchange site downtown, with work expected to finish by Sept. 30, 2026.
-
St. Louis adopts $1.4 billion budget amid unresolved police-funding legal fight
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen gave final passage to a $1.4 billion fiscal-year budget June 26, while litigation over police funding remained unresolved.
-
Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Louis after 1 to 2 inches of rain
A National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning covered the City of St. Louis until 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 4, 2026, after radar indicated thunderstorms and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.
-
Fox Park church launches $15 million Beauty Reborn preservation campaign
A historic church in St. Louis’ Fox Park neighborhood has launched the Beauty Reborn campaign, seeking $15 million for renovation and preservation.
-
Missouri primary election set for Aug. 4, with four constitutional amendments on ballot
Missouri’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, with four constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot and city candidate information posted for St. Louis voters.