Friday, November 6, 2026
St. Louis
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Weather & Environment ·
A freeze warning is in effect across the St. Louis region tonight, with temperatures forecast to drop into the 20s and low 30s.
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Elections ·
Jake Zimmerman won 65.1% of Tuesday's vote over Republican Dennis Hancock's 32.9%, according to unofficial results.
Read at St. Louis American
DevelopingTransit & Streets ·
The mayor's office says train horns could stop within 7 to 10 days as the city nears restoring its federal quiet zone status.
Elections ·
The funding will help fill budget gaps left by state lawmakers and support districts as they repair their school buildings.
Read at St. Louis Public Radio
Public Safety ·
A teenager was injured in a shooting Wednesday at a short-term rental in St. Louis' DeBaliviere Place neighborhood, police said.
Public Safety ·
St. Louis County police said a man died after a shooting late Thursday in the 7300 block of Wallington Walk in north St. Louis County.
Health ·
The St. Louis Water Division will send letters urging residents to check for lead pipes. A magnet sticks to galvanized steel but not lead.
Read at FOX 2 St. Louis (KTVI)
City Hall ·
St. Louis extended the water bill relief application deadline from Oct. 31 to Dec. 23 for residents recovering from the May 2025 tornado.
Read at St. Louis American
Business & Economy ·
Ascension Care Management Insurance Holdings will eliminate 51 positions and close its St. Louis area facility starting Jan. 8, as it outsources operations.
Read at FOX 2 St. Louis (KTVI)
Public Safety ·
Mayor Cara Spencer raised questions at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting about police drone funding, partly from a grant she did not sign off on.
Read at St. Louis Public Radio
Elections ·
Missouri voters approved Amendment 8, giving the attorney general sole power to remove sheriffs. It excludes St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
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Housing & Homelessness ·
St. Louis plans to spend $4 million repairing 250 affordable rental units damaged by the May 2025 tornado. The Affordable Housing Commission approved five projects, pending final approval.
Read at St. Louis American
Public Safety ·
A man was shot overnight while walking into his home in north St. Louis, according to KMOV 4.
Read at KMOV 4 (CBS)
Transit & Streets ·
Streets Department Commissioner Kent Flake said snow plow drivers are learning to navigate new bumpouts and islands ahead of winter snow removal.
Read at St. Louis Magazine
Transit & Streets ·
A traffic crash closed Interstate 55 northbound at Virginia Avenue on Friday morning in St. Louis City.
Read at KMOV 4 (CBS)
Business & Economy ·
The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment is accepting proposals to run its Summer Youth Employment Program 3.0, due 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Read at St. Louis American
Weather & Environment ·
City leaders said St. Louis is better prepared for winter weather than ever.
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Weather & Environment ·
Mayor Cara Spencer announced the Regreening North STL initiative, which aims to replace every tree lost in the May 2025 tornado by May 2027.
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Culture & Events ·
Jason Driver will become CEO of St. Louis Public Library in January, succeeding Waller McGuire, who led the system for 22 years.
Read at St. Louis Magazine
Culture & Events ·
Jodeci opened the first stop of its Forever My Lady 35th anniversary tour at Stifel Theatre on November 4.
Read at St. Louis American
Weather & Environment ·
The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that it is expected to welcome a female polar bear this fall.
Read at KMOV 4 (CBS)
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