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At least five people are dead and 38 others are injured after powerful storms, including a likely EF-3 tornado, tore through St. Louis and surrounding areas on Friday. Now, questions are mounting about whether the city's emergency sirens worked or failed to sound before the deadly weather struck.

While Solar for All funds languish, the state continues to lag behind most of the nation when it comes to renewable energy.

Plant of the Week: Chamomile– pretty, pollinator friendly, a sweet apple scent, makes a great tea. How you can support St. Louis’ tornado relief efforts — and get help if you need it (St. Louis Public Radio) For those with a Bluesky account, here’s an excellent thread on St. Louis Tornado Mutual Aid by Brooke … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Juan Baltazar was just minutes from home, driving back from work, when a tornado uprooted a tree that fell on his car and killed him in Carondelet Park.

An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released last week.

Missouri’s governor, a proponent of school choice, got lawmakers to fund a major expansion of the MOScholars voucher program.

They approved the takeover of St. Louis police, rolled back sick leave benefits for Missouri workers, and voted to put abortion back on the ballot.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Multiple Fairview Heights Police officers were shot Saturday night during an encounter with a suspicious individual on Potomac Drive, authorities said. At 9:44 p.m., May 17, 2025, officers were dispatched to the neighborhood after a report of someone prowling near a residence. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the individual, who then opened fire, striking multiple officers. The injured officers were taken to two local hospitals and are currently receiving treatment, the Fairview Heights Police Department said. The suspect is in police custody. The Fairview Heights Police Department described the investigation as active and ongoing and said limited information is available at this time. Officials expressed gratitude for the quick response of the officers and emergency personnel. “We are grateful for the quick actions of our responding officers and emergency personnel,” the department said in a statement. “Please keep our injured

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