Dentists say adding fluoride to drinking water is a major benefit for healthy teeth, but opponents are having some success with local and statewide bans.

The mayor's acknowledgement on Monday confirms what St. Louisans had suspected and feared: Residents were not given a warning for the first deadly tornado in the city since 1959.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe got many of his priorities passed.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer say they’re hoping that the federal government can act quickly and that the White House will approve a major disaster declaration.

When he retired in 2017, Freeman Bosley Sr. was one of St. Louis' longest-serving aldermen.

At a post-legislative session news conference Friday, Kehoe also touted what he considered successful legislation, which included passing several of his priorities, such as placing the St. Louis police department under a state-appointed board.

The session had been scheduled to end on Friday. It’s the first time in more than 70 years that the House has adjourned early.

Backers of paid sick leave and minimum wage increases say they may pursue a constitutional amendment, which lawmakers couldn’t repeal.

The legislation repeals the entire earned sick leave portion of Proposition A as well as a portion of the minimum wage increase.

Voters will likely see the issue on the ballot in 2026.