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St. Louis Zoo to reopen Monday after storm damage cleanup
A few zoo attractions, including the railroad, will still be closed on Monday but should reopen later this week.
Archie made it back home!
Adding insult to injury, more storms are heading to St. Louis
The National Weather Service says St. Louis area should expect heavy rainfall in the next few days.
I love STL -- community care
Comptroller Baringer's statement following Friday's EF-3 tornado
St. Louis City Comptroller Donna M.C. Baringer released a statement following Friday's EF-3 tornado.
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Stephen T. Stone with a comment about Stephen Miller suggesting the suspension of habeas corpus: Remember: Once they suspend the civil rights of non-citizens, they’ll only ever need to declare someone a non-citizen to justify black-bagging an American citizen off the street and sending […]
Pointfest and the new Hollywood Amphitheater parking.
How to volunteer for tornado relief in the next 24 hours
Life goes on but the party didn’t have to
St. Louis braces for more severe weather; recovery ongoing
The city of St. Louis is asking for donations of tarps, wood, screws, boards, gloves, etc. to help with the recovery efforts, and is also asking people to prepare for the next round of storms by signing up for Notify STL.
Messenger: SLU law school grad is ready to fight for the ‘defenseless and oppressed’
An arrest during a Ferguson protest helped push Mike Lhotak to pursue a law career. “I’m feeling determined to seek justice for the vulnerable.”
To the NEW white Pathfinder with 2016 in their plate who threw out a whole bag of McDonalds
A plea to all those who lost trees
Three Fairview Heights officers shot, one in the face, responding to call
Police arrested the suspect at the scene and the weapon was recovered. The person currently is being held by Fairview Heights Police, according to a news release.
No warrants May 19 to May 23
Due to the tornado, City Court will not issue warrants during the week of May 19 to May 23. The clerk's office will be open.
ISP Investigates: Fairview Heights Shooting Leaves One Officer in Critical But Stable Condition
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred May 17, 2025, in Fairview Heights, after three police officers were shot while responding to a report of a suspicious individual. At approximately 9:44 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, Fairview Heights officers were dispatched to Potomac Drive following a call about a suspicious person near a residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered what appeared to be a domestic situation. During the encounter, the individual opened fire, striking three officers. One officer was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; that officer remains in critical but stable condition. A second officer was shot in the arm, sustaining a broken bone and is receiving hospital treatment. A third officer was reportedly shot in the back, but their vest prevented the bullet from causing injury; this officer was treated and released. Two additional officers were treated for injuries sustained while