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Mayor Cara Spencer says no city could shoulder the burden of this damage alone, FEMA money could be $71-million, Red Cross “hub” at Chaifitz Arena, four overnight fires in north county neighborhood, update on county animal shelter hearing, deadline coming to apply for senior property tax freeze, why AI requires so much power, thief targets railroads

Mayor Spencer says St. Louisans cannot keep waiting and wants federal help, Ben Poremba reopens Delmar Maker District eateries damaged, disaster recovery center opens at Chaifitz Arena, tornado in DeSoto over weekend, stunt driver “slideshows” back, new buyer for local paper, more people locally getting GEDs

State Senate approves millions for tornado victims but billions for sports team owners, second lawsuit filed over state control of St. Louis police department, new Metro gates locking out passengers, tempers flare over parking around St. Charles Convention Center, health sciences high school buys in Midtown, black raspberry record crop

Another tornado touchdown in region, hopes fading for FEMA help, State Senate passes incentive package for Chiefs, local businesses say roadwork killing bottom line, subpoenas issued in county animal shelter investigation, lawsuit over postponed music festival

Senate Appropriations Committee approves $25M for St. Louis tornado relief, called “insulting” and a “drop in the bucket,” Board of Aldermen pass bills on tornado relief, city circuit attorney not biting on request to oust sheriff, CarShield fighting battles on multiple fronts, update on county animal shelter, senior tax break deadine ahead

Mayor Spencer outlines some long-term tornado relief plans, Dr. Garza to oversee tornado recovery, Sheriff Montgomery argues with aldermen while Holy Joe Society asks attorney general to remove him from office, state patrol effort to bring in those with outstanding warrants, Schnucks union workers like new contract, St. Louis area’s Fortune 500 companies

The 56th annual Lafayette Spring Home and Garden tour is June 7 & 8. The May 1896 tornado destroyed the park and most of the houses. People began restoring it in the 1960s and 70s. It became the city's first National Historic District.

Honoring Capt. David Dorn 5 years after his shooting death, special session starts today in Jeff City to work on Royals/Chiefs funding and tornado relief, if Trump disappears FEMA how will Missouri handle it, group aims to stop MO Legislature from overriding the vote of the people, Lafayette Square took 70 years to recover from a tornado, Loop Trolley back in action

National Guard and St. Louis Public Schools get in on tornado recovery, adoption day set for animal impacted by storm, free help to guard against property fraud and deed scams, plans in works to address late night brawls in Alton, broadcasters hall of fame induction includes KMOX alums

City’s Board of Aldermen working on ways to financially help tornado victims, Humane Society helping animal victims of storm, Red Cross opens new shelter, county’s animal shelter still a mess, Pridefest returns next month as ticketed event, St. Louis Community College cuts ribbon in Wildwood

Missouri Supreme Court ruling puts abortions on hold, Legislative special session to address money for tornado victims plus money for Royals/Chiefs, Illinois legislature addressing money for Chicago Bears, Lyle Mansion in Carondelet Park damaged by fire, woman used money to feed kids for luxury cars instead, older Americans carrying more credit card debt

Gov. Kehoe requesting FEMA funding for tornado devastated areas, tips on which trees to replant, GOP Medicaid changes would have big impact in Missouri, state rejects St. Louis County animal shelter’s license application, Granite City Steel update, hottest zip codes for real estate in region

Mayor Spencer says mental health help coming to help with tornado’s emotional toll, Urban League served 3,000 families this weekend, triple shooting kills 9-year old, coming road closures, Basso Westport opens tomorrow, Taco Buddha opening in Botanical Heights, Battle of St. Louis

Memorial Day weekend travel expected to be record high in Missouri and nationwide, meteorologist says May 16 tornado unique storm, death threats against CEMA director investigated, Mayor Spencer says many uninsured or under-insured, Ameren donated $1M, Loop Trolley down

Sharon Watson speaks with Hancock & Kelley about shelter locations, available resources, what's needed, how the community can help. All money raised locally stays local.

Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson says tornado siren under their control will work, tornado safety plans for Illinois warehouse workers, long lines dropping off supplies in north city, Metro East man killed by pit bulls, NGA head reflects on new HQ being untouched by tornado, SLU will pay to infect you with flu

Mayor Spencer puts CEMA’s Sarah Russell on leave, Rams settlement money could go to disaster relief, Loads of Hope doing laundry for tornado victims, expert weighs in on food safety after power outages, Dardenne Prairie pauses any new apartments, overflow crowd for Kit Bond’s funeral, FDA on who can get a COVID shot this fall

City tested emergency sirens day before tornado hit and some didn’t work, Gov. Kehoe promises Missouri will get help from federal government

December 1st is when sports betting begins in Missouri, Mayor Spencer addressing pothole complaints, city may end alley recycling pickup, city sheriff apparently already bought golf carts, Missouri not meeting transit demand, Angel of Harmony statue to be reinstalled, Forest ReLeaf head on Kelly Clarkson show

Republicans will get abortion back on Missouri ballot but this time to ban it (again), St. Louis police officer killed in line of duty to be honored in DC, St. Louis Sheriff wants golf carts, middle school principal charged with child sex crimes, drug overdose deaths down in Missouri,

Kit Bond dies at age 86, Sen. Hawley goes after pharmacy benefit managers like Express Scripts, woman charged for causing accident on 270 and leaving her injured kids, jiggling car door handles could soon be illegal statewide, Missouri’s high court looks at pot taxation

St. Louis Police defend response to cars rampaging through south city, marijuana “tax stacking” issue before Missouri Supreme Court, Illinois lawmakers want to tackle high cost of drugs, Anheuser-Busch makes major manufacturing investment, new Dierbergs, will Fredbird finally make mascot Hall of Fame?

Pope Leo XIV spent first year as priest in south city parish, Catholics react, cars broken into near Busch Stadium, county executive says parvo outbreak under control, economic impact of beer locally, rise in visits to IL state parks, Creve Coeur Soccer Park to reopen next month, Bark in the Park milestone