🌱 St. Louis Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in St. Louis.

Man Dead, 2 Others Injured In Shooting In St. Louis Park

This is a historical area, O'Fallon is a historical park and it's turning into a graveyard.

Mylar Balloons Blamed For Recent Increase In Metro East Power Outages

Litchfield was in the dark for hours when his power went out for about a month ago.

St. Louis Families Urged To Be Prepared For July 15 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

The city and its partners will be holding tax preparation events.

St. Louisans And Visitors Flock To The Gateway Arch For Fourth Of July Fireworks

This years' fireworks show was its largest and it did not disappoint.

Woman Dies After Being Shot On The Fourth Of July In North City

A suspect was taken into custody in relation to the fatal shooting, officers on scene told News 4.

Fireworks Cause 2 Overnight Fires In St. Charles County

About an hour later, a home in the 1600 block of Homefield Meadows Drive caught fire.

St. Louis Roll Cart Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted To Accommodate Independence Day Observance

The yard waste collection regularly scheduled for roll carts on Wednesday, July 7 is canceled due to the holiday.

St. Louis Residents Encouraged To Celebrate Independence Day The Healthy Way

Those who attend July 4th festivities are encouraged to wear a face covering due to increased COVID-19 spread caused by Delta variant.

St. Louis City And County Issue Public Health Advisory Regarding COVID-19 Delta Variant

New cases are rising at an accelerating rate, according to officials.

Concerns Grow Over St. Louis County's Animal Shelter After Family's Dog Goes Missing

A couple is suing St. Louis County for euthanizing their family dog without their permission last year.

4 Children Shot In St. Louis In 8 Hours

The first shooting happened just after 4 p.m. Thursday in the 4000 block of Ohio.

Man Dies After Overnight North City Shooting

No other information has been released regarding the fatal shooting.

Esports Tournament Starts Today At Ballpark Village

The Gateway Legends Collegiate Invitational will take place July 2, 3 and 4 and will feature the top collegiate teams.

St. Louis County Announces Back-To-School Vaccine Push

With just weeks left in the school year, parents are eager for their children to receive the vaccine.

Salvation Army Helping St. Louis City Residents With Emergency Rental Assistance

The organization received $1.19 million from the City of St. Louis’ U.S. Department of Treasurer Funds to assist residents in need of help.

Parson Urges Vaccinations Amid Spiking COVID-19 Cases

Hospitalizations have risen sharply over the past month, mostly in southwestern Missouri.

$4M Grant Aims To Help St. Louis County Detainees Find Jobs After Release

The Pathway Home Program will enroll 400 eligible people who are 20 to 180 days ahead of being released from the SCJC.

Blood Donations Needed In St. Louis Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the St. Louis area.

City Announces New Summer Programming At St. Louis Schools Through Youth Development Collaborative

The goal is to keep young people safe and engaged while school is out.

St. Louis Community Comes Together To Provide Coronavirus Shots

The Department of Health has just wrapped a busy week of COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Bill To Renew Key Missouri Medicaid Funding Tax Advances

Senators were able to advance the bill after some Republicans joined with Democrats.

Downtown St. Louis Seeing A Boom In Business With Out-Of-Town Visitors

Hernando is in town for the National Gymnastics Competition, which is happening right next door.

Schnucks Closing Shrewsbury Store

Schnucks reports the Shrewsbury store has had poor sales since it was acquired from SuperValue.

Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff For St. Louis Firefighter Who Died Of COVID-19

St. Louis City's fire department is mourning one of their own lost to COVID-19.

St. Louis Expands Vaccine Opportunities In Black-Owned Barbershops And Beauty Salons

The move comes as the Delta variant of COVID-19, a more contagious and dangerous strain of the virus, sweeps across Missouri.

St. Louis County To Partner With Large Regional Employee For COVID-19 Vaccine Event

Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections as vaccinations lag.

Parents Upset Over City School Closure Protest Outside School Board Meeting

The district is closing six schools this summer. Parents are mainly upset over the closure of Clay, Dunbar and Farragut Elementary schools.

Town Hall Held To Review How St. Louis County Spent CARES Act Funding

Hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars were divvied up in St. Louis County as part of the COVID-19 relief bill.

St. Louis City, County File Joint Lawsuit Aiming To Block Missouri's Controversial Gun Law

Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed the bill into law.

Incense Stick Blamed For Overnight North St. Louis Fire

Everyone was able to make it out of the burning home safely.

4Warn Forecast: Temps & Humidity Below Normal

Wednesday: Low 63/High 87. Mostly sunny and warmer.

Esports Tournament Coming To St. Louis Over Fourth Of July Weekend

During the tournament weekend, Ballpark Village will have free musical entertainment.

12-Year-Old Boy Injured In Branson Roller Coaster Accident

The child had to be extricated. He was flown by helicopter to a Springfield hospital. Details about his injuries have not been released.

Tornado Sweeps Through Suburban Chicago, Causing Damage

More than 120 other reports of property damage had been received by 5 a.m.

Foo Fighters Play First Capacity Madison Square Garden Show Since Covid

The band and frontman Dave Grohl kicked off the show with "Times Like These," with cheers from the crowd.

STL Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Commemorates Juneteenth

"I wish you a happy and proud Juneteenth, and as the first Black woman mayor of St. Louis, I mean that from the bottom of my heart."

Urban League Tackling Open-Air Drug Markets In North St. Louis Neighborhoods

Drug overdose numbers are soaring as the pandemic looms over St. Louis City.

LIST: Looking For A Place To Celebrate Juneteenth? Here's What's Going On Across St. Louis

Juneteenth, now the 12th national holiday, is in full effect for many people on both sides of the Mississippi.

Historic Moment: Juneteenth Flag Soars High Over Illinois State Capitol For The First Time

“This is a significant moment in our country and state's history,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.