Two Shootings Shake Jefferson County | St. Louis News

Lafayette Square Gets New Apartment Tower | St. Louis News

St. Louis just gave the green light to a bold new six-story apartment building in historic Lafayette Square — a major step in the city’s urban evolution. Backed by the St. Louis Development Corporation, the project faces scrutiny from preservationists but moves forward amid a surge of 50,000 building permits this year. Plans also hint at a luxury hotel and a stunning water feature, signaling a bigger vision for the neighborhood’s future. Preliminary approval means the project’s next steps are underway — and we’re watching closely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5b106f735a5fdea

Mother and Daughter Shot in South Kingsmill | St. Louis News

A mother and her teenage daughter were fatally shot in the head in House Springs, sparking a chilling investigation into a violent confrontation rooted in a neighborhood dispute. The suspect, allegedly seeking info about a neighbor’s activities, reportedly rammed into their cars before attacking them — with the teen trying to help her mother. Authorities are now grappling with multiple codefendants tied to prior legal issues, as the community mourns Jersey Greer and her daughter, whose lives were cut short in a brutal act of violence that unfolded just after 3:30 PM in Wildwood’s South Kingsmill area. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/26043f6f71f3b337

FEMA Sends $2.9M to St. Louis for Tornado Recovery | St. Louis News

St. Louis gets a major boost with $2.9 million in new FEMA funds to aid tornado recovery—topping off previous assistance to help rebuild stronger. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6c5085748abc05b

St. Louis Schools Reopen in Phases | St. Louis News

St. Louis Public Schools is cautiously reopening after a Legionnaires’ disease scare in July forced a deep water system cleanup — and now, with phased returns starting August 3rd, the Board of Education meets in-person tonight for the first time in months, as staff and students prepare for a safer, step-by-step return to classrooms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e9b463f44ad58977

Data Centers Thirsting for Water | St. Louis News

Data centers are thirsty giants—Aurora, Illinois’ new hub guzzles 1.2 million gallons of water daily, mostly lost to evaporation, with only half returning to the river. As water scarcity grows, air-cooled systems offer a drier alternative but cost more. A 2022 study exposed a troubling lack of transparency: most centers don’t track their water use, discharge locations, or environmental impact—only acting when problems erupt. These digital powerhouses are vital, but their hidden water hunger demands urgent attention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bf44792f4a960ae