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City of St. Louis Strengthens Severe Weather Preparedness Following May 2025 Tornado
The City is entering this spring better prepared than it was one year ago, following investments, structural reforms and ongoing improvements.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Recovery Office | 04/02/2026
St. Louis Street Department Launches Open Streets Pilot Program to Create Welcoming Public Spaces for the Summer
The program will allow businesses and neighborhood groups to transform underutilized portions of streets into welcoming public spaces.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 04/01/2026
Drop-Off Recycling Efforts Result in Significant Decrease in Recycling Contamination
New Six-Month Drop-Off Recycling Report shows recycling contamination is down 83% and recycling is up 8%.
News/Announcement | Recycling Section | 03/31/2026
Mayor Spencer Launches Public Access to CityStat, Sharing Key City Service Performance Data with Residents
CityStat displays performance data on a range of key city services, including pothole repairs, refuse collection, tree removals and more.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/31/2026
Mayor’s Statement on Weekend Safety
This past weekend the City implemented a number of precautionary safety strategies to keep youth and neighborhoods safe.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Excise Division,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Department of Streets,Office of Violence Prevention | 03/23/2026
25–26 End of Session Report
During the 2025–2026 legislative session, the Board supporting policies that expanded housing and supported tornado recovery.
Press release | Board of Aldermen,President of the Board of Aldermen | 03/23/2026
Local Plan Modification 2024-2027
SLWDB invites public review and comment on proposed modifications to its WIOA Local Plan 2024-2027. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 03/23/2026
City of St. Louis Invites Residents to Interactive ZOUP Workshops to Review Draft Zoning Map and Standards
Community workshops on March 25, March 26 and April 1 will feature a draft zoning map and small-group discussions.
Press release | Zoning Section,Office of the Mayor | 03/20/2026
City of St. Louis Announces Actions to Protect Youth and Enhance Public Safety
The City of St. Louis is announcing several proactive public safety measures heading into the coming weekend.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/18/2026
City Prepares for Winter Weather Activity March 15-16, 2026
Today’s weather events will drastically drop temperatures overnight through Tuesday, and increase the probability of high winds and snow.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services | 03/16/2026
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Parts of South City is Lifted
The Water Division conducted several tests on water samples collected in the affected areas and has verified that the water is safe to consume.
News/Announcement | Water Division | 03/15/2026
City of St. Louis Celebrates 311 Connecting Residents to City Services
The City of St. Louis is celebrating its 311 service to highlight stronger connections between residents and their local government.
Press release | Neighborhood Stabilization Division,Department of Public Safety | 03/10/2026
The City of St. Louis, Missouri Launches New Investor Relations Website to Enhance Financial Transparency
New platform provides centralized access to financial information
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 03/10/2026
City Transitions Private Property Assistance Program from Application Phase to Property Review and Prioritization
Applications received now will be marked as "late" and services will be rendered as available
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 03/09/2026
City of St. Louis Launches New Online Building Permit Portal to Modernize and Streamline Approvals
The new system allows residents, contractors and developers to submit applications, upload plans, pay fees and track permit status entirely online.
Press release | Permit Section,Office of the Mayor | 03/05/2026