ST. LOUIS -- A devastating EF3 tornado struck St. Louis on May 16th, carving a 23-mile path of destruction through the city with winds reaching up to 152 mph. More than 3,500 households were impacted, and over 16,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed as the tornado swept from Hanley and Clayton Road, through Forest Park [...]

A carpenter is teaching teens to build tiny homes for tornado victims in North St. Louis, providing both housing and valuable trade skills, with support from electricians, plumbers, and other resources.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has distributed over $1.5 million worth of supplies to storm survivors and is hosting a relief drive on June 14, and is seeking volunteers and donations to continue its work.

Demetrius Thomas's home in North St. Louis was destroyed by a tornado, but he is thankful that he has insurance that has covered his hotel expenses while he waits for repairs to be made.

The Red Cross provided temporary housing for the Perozo family in a hotel after their home was destroyed by a tornado, and community members donated essential items to help them rebuild.

A tornado destroyed Ladonna Warren Berryhill's home in North St. Louis, leaving her without a roof, second floor, car, and insurance, and she is now hoping FEMA will be able to help her rebuild.

The 100 Roofs Project and the Urban League helped tornado victim Carol Johnson get a new tarp on her roof and a hotel voucher to stay in a hotel, one month after the storm.

Faith leaders and their church communities in St. Louis have partnered with the Red Cross to provide aid and ensure sustained assistance to those affected by the recent tragedy.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a $100 million relief package for St. Louis tornado victims, with the funds directly assisting those impacted by the disaster.

The Mann Meat Food Truck has been serving hot sandwiches, ice water, and snacks to residents in the hardest-hit neighborhoods of St. Louis since the tornado on May 16, thanks to community donations and the passion of its volunteers.

City leaders are discussing the idea of a brick bank to help people keep their St. Louis and historic bricks that were damaged by the May 16th tornado, while St. Louis Composting is turning tornado debris into mulch to be reused.

Residents in North St. Louis are advised to wear masks and seek medical attention if they experience respiratory symptoms as they continue to clean up from the May 16th tornado, which left behind airborne particles such as dust, mold, and toxic chemicals.

The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Missouri Department of Consumer and Insurance are offering resources and advice to help storm victims navigate their insurance claims and find temporary housing.

Mayor Spencer is focusing on getting federal disaster relief for St. Louis, working with FEMA and other city leaders to create a roadmap for recovery, and plans to engage the community in a long-term rebuilding conversation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson is asking Governor Mike Kehoe to call for a new session with a focus on increases to property tax assessments across the state. "I do intend to appoint an interim committee to focus especially on property taxes," Patterson said. Patterson claims the property tax hikes are [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - With students out of class for summer break, safety efforts are growing to prevent violence on school grounds. The FBI and local public schools are collaborating on this initiative to help to keep children safe. "You have a lot of generational trauma that occurs when a disaster strikes at a [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Prosecutors are alleging that a 33-year-old man tracked local obituaries and burglarized homes of the deceased. According to officials, Brandon Welch scanned obituaries and searched addresses to identify victims. Court documents also say that Welch used death notices to identify victims and burglarize their homes. Maria Portell, a ...

RIVERSIDE, Mo. -- Live Nation announced on Tuesday that the entertainment company will be investing $1 billion into building 18 new live music venues, including one in Missouri. According to a press release, within the next 18 months, Live Nation will open doors or break ground on the new venues, ranging from intimate clubs to [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Officials with the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Center said that its shelter is over capacity. "I really want to get dogs out of the shelter and into homes because we have to provide humane housing and here, unfortunately, I don't have the spacing to do that," Kanika [...]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations announced that a new task force in the Kansas City area will be working to identify and prosecute criminals.

One Missouri Lottery player is $100,000 richer after winning a scratchers game purchased from a St. Louis liquor store.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe activated the National Guard Thursday in a "proactive approach" to the protests occurring in Missouri, which follow civil unrest in other parts of the country.

It's been nearly a month since a deadly tornado went through St. Louis, leaving widespread destruction from Clayton to north St. Louis. While some progress has been made, there is a long journey ahead--including for Forest Park.

Numerous sites and apps are experiencing problems Thursday afternoon.

The cost of fast food may be hitting your wallet harder than you think.