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The recovery center at the Chaifetz Arena is closing, but three new centers are opening in the most affected areas of St. Louis. Mayor Cara Spencer is encouraging those impacted by the May 16 tornado to apply for FEMA aid.

Jack Lynch, a senior at the Whitfield School, combined his passions for video production and fishing in his entry in the Eyes on the Future teen video competition. He never expected to win with what started out as a final class project.

As outdoor temperatures soar, a broken air conditioner is causing a crisis at Gateway Pet Guardians. The public is encouraged to adopt, foster or make a donation to help the shelter through this time.

The current deadline to apply for the tax relief is June 30, but the county council will introduce a bill Thursday that might extend it to mid- or late July.

The Gateway Arch Park Foundation commissioned an economic impact study to look into how the project, which involved construction from 2013 to 2018, affected the St. Louis region’s economy.

The city animal shelter — operated under contract with the nonprofit CARE STL — could lose funding if the city allows the contract to expire. Meanwhile, the county shelter is grappling with overcrowding, operational issues and high staff turnover.

The organization, which previously operated the county shelter, plans to build its new location southwest of the intersection of Benham Road and Redman Road. Meanwhile, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is requesting nearly $21 million for improvements to the county shelter facility.

This comes seven months after strikes in the Pacific Northwest led to factory shutdowns and an eventual agreement to increase wages by 38%.

The Metro East suburb, long plagued by an aging and damaged sewer system backing up and flooding into homes and streets, requires more state and federal funding to continue repairs of its sewer and water systems.

Five people testified before the St. Louis County Council on Thursday in response to subpoenas to further investigate ongoing issues at the county shelter.

The protest joins the nationwide chorus of residents pushing back on the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and the subsequent federalization of the National Guard in Los Angeles.

Residents will treat patients who are largely uninsured in underserved areas.