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Problems with the sirens have talked about in meetings at St. Louis City Hall for years.

The justices will hear arguments in the fall over whether Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, and two former presidential electors have the legal right, or standing, to sue over the law in federal court.

Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in May:

That number goes a long way toward explaining why the sheriff’s office is on track for a big budget deficit this year.

Volunteers help to stabilize a St. Louis woman’s roof after the devastating tornado. But what comes next in this part of the city?

At least 930 homes in Clayton were damaged, and the city has estimated about $5.2 million in costs for emergency response, cleanup and repairs to streets and sidewalks so far.

The Shelley House played a role in paving the way for minority homeownership. After the tornado, residents on the street try to save their family histories.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: There’s something strange going on at that place. They’re taking some of our smartest kids and stripping them of their morals.

Bill introduced at the St. Louis Board of Aldermen Friday aims to create “level playing field” with traditional car rental firms, sponsor says. Airport leader opposes the measure.

The bid bested K-LOVE's best offer by $250,000.

The letter marked the latest headache for a sheriff already buffeted by lawsuits, a federal investigation, and a ballooning budget deficit.

Catch up on local business appointees, hires and promotions.

Joe Gary Arnold, 85, born April 6th, 1940 in Jackson, TN, entered the grace of God’s eternal rest on May 20th, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Survived by his wife, Julia; children, Simon E. Amies (Becky) and Anne-Marie E. Oelschlager (Brant); and grandsons: Kurt, Matthew and Lincoln Oelschlager. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Timothy’s Episc. Church or PBS Channel 9.

Abernathy, Thomas “Tom”, age 76, Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Tues. May 27, 2025.

Wagner, Virginia “Ginny”, Baptized Into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, Thursday, May 29th 2025 at the age of 97.

To view obituary and service details please visit: https://www.newcomerstlouis.com/obituaries

Age 89. Services: Visitation Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm. Mass Thursday, June 5, 2025, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 10:00 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Glennon E. Appelbaum; and Gerald P. Meier. Dear mother of Karen (Scott) Seaborn, Glennon E. (Karen) Appelbaum, Jr., the late Martin Leo Appelbaum, Mary…

Polly Ann Roulhac (b. May 18, 1948. St. Louis, Missouri) died peacefully in Washington, DC, Easter morning, April 20, 2025. She was the third child of George and Polly Ann Roulhac (both deceased) and a sister to Dudley Grove, Debby…