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Metro Transit released this graphic of passengers wearing masks ahead of the requirement that went into effect Monday, May 11.

Metro requires all passengers to wear masks, starting today

May 11, 2020

All riders on Metro Transit will be required to wear face masks beginning today — Monday, May 11. The transit system that operates MetroLink light rail and MetroBus said that the requirement is being...

Ft. Leonard Wood officials quiet about investigation into COVID-19

Ft. Leonard Wood officials quiet about investigation into COVID-19

By Spencer Norris, Missouri News Network May 10, 2020

Officials at Fort Leonard Wood have opened an investigation into the spread of COVID-19 on the base but refuse to answer many questions about how they are managing a situation that a local official says...

Citizens vote at the Sunset Hills Community Center April 2, 2019.

Bill would allow some with COVID-19 concerns to vote absentee

By Seth Bodine, Missouri News Network May 10, 2020

A bill endorsed by a Missouri House committee last week would let Missouri residents vote absentee if they are at risk of contracting or transmitting COVID-19 and the governor has declared a state of emergency. The...

Gateway Arch goes dark for two weeks to help migrating birds

Gateway Arch goes dark for two weeks to help migrating birds

May 9, 2020

The Gateway Arch has gone dark for two weeks to help migrating birds. “The beginning of May is the peak time for birds migrating north for the summer,” says Pam Sanfilippo, chief of museum services...

Drive-by ashings photo taken in March 2019. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Archdiocese will allow public masses to resume when stay-at-home order starts to lift May 18

May 9, 2020

The St. Louis Archdiocese will allow Catholic public masses to resume again as soon as May 18, when St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis are slated to begin lifting restrictions of their stay-at-home...

The Laumeier Art Fair in 2017.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s annual Mother’s Day Art Fair goes online-only this weekend

May 8, 2020

More than 80 artists from Missouri and beyond are participating in Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Online Art Fair, which is taking place virtually Friday, May 8 through Monday, May 11. This year would have...

The Skyview Drive-Ins upcoming movies.

Belleville’s Skyview Drive-In is open for moviegoers, starting tonight

May 8, 2020

The Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater will open in Belleville will open for the summer season tonight, one of just a few movie theaters in the region open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Illinois Gov. J.B....

Mayors for Meals food drive Saturday will assist families in 26 area counties

‘Mayors for Meals’ food drive Saturday will assist families in 26 area counties

May 8, 2020

South County mayors are partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank for a countywide “Mayors for Meals” food collection event Saturday, May 9. Food donations can be dropped off in two South County...

Lemay couple wins $2 million in the lottery

Lemay couple wins $2 million in the lottery

May 7, 2020

A Lemay couple has scored $2 million in the Missouri Lottery. Mensur and Sanela Brka of the 63125 ZIP code purchased a Missouri Lottery “100X The Cash” Scratchers ticket from Zingers Mart, 5204 Lemay...

Community Food Drive

‘Community Food Drive for COVID-19’ will distribute 1,000 care packages to families in need

May 6, 2020

Police officers and firefighters in South County will be distributing 1,000 boxes of nonperishable goods Thursday in a “Community Food Drive for COVID-19” aimed at those in need. The care package...

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