Here’s what’s happening around St. Louis today — from a fatal crash on I-64 to a beloved barbecue sauce coming home. Six stories worth your time, summarized in our own words, with links to the original reporting.
Wrong-way crash on I-64 kills 2, closes highway for hours
A wrong-way crash on Interstate 64 near Ballas Road killed two people and shut down the highway for hours. The crash was reported shortly after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Why it matters: I-64 is one of the region’s busiest corridors, and a wrong-way crash at night is a reminder of how quickly a routine drive can turn deadly.
Annie Malone CEO steps down after 11 years
Keisha Lee is stepping down as CEO of Annie Malone Children & Family Services after 11 years leading the historic St. Louis organization. Organization representatives called her departure a significant loss of hands-on leadership for the city.
Why it matters: Annie Malone has served St. Louis children and families for generations, and a change at the top will shape its next chapter.
St. Louis extends water bill relief deadline
The city has extended the deadline to apply for water bill relief for residents recovering from the May 2025 tornado, from October 31 to December 23. Eligible households can get water rates cut in half through December 2028, and those behind on bills can get credits back to May 2025. More than 1,200 households have applied since the program opened in August. Apply at stlrecovers.com, by calling 314-771-2255, or in person at 4401 Natural Bridge Ave.; a photo ID is required.
Why it matters: Tornado recovery is still ongoing for many households, and the extra time — plus forgiveness for homes left uninhabitable — could keep more families from falling further behind.
Read more at The St. Louis American
Maull’s barbecue sauce is back
Maull’s barbecue sauce returns December 1, 2026, closing out the brand’s 100th year, with new packaging and the same bold, tangy flavor. Four flavors — Original, Sweet & Mild, Kansas City Style, and Smokey — will come in 18-ounce squeeze bottles listed at $6.99. Louis Maull introduced the sauce in 1926, and it became a St. Louis backyard staple; after a hiatus and a change of ownership, the brand is coming back to store shelves, made and bottled in St. Louis.
Why it matters: For St. Louis pork-steak devotees, it’s a hometown classic returning after years away.
Read more at St. Louis Magazine
The Muny and Jazz St. Louis announce new operational partnership
The Muny and Jazz St. Louis have announced an operational partnership to support and revitalize Jazz St. Louis, with the Muny sharing organizational resources for administration, marketing, finance, and development. Both groups keep their missions and identities, and the partnership — already in early implementation — aims to align the Muny’s three-month season with Jazz St. Louis’ eight-month season, creating new year-round work for technicians and arts professionals. Jazz St. Louis’ 31st season opened November 4 and runs through May 29, 2027.
Why it matters: Two of the region’s biggest arts institutions joining forces could be a model for how St. Louis nonprofits survive and grow.
Read more at St. Louis Magazine
Behind Missouri Democrats’ big night
Missouri Democrats had a big night on Tuesday, flipping seats in the state House and Senate and breaking the Republican supermajority in Jefferson City — a shift built on a deep bench of candidates and old-fashioned door-knocking.
Why it matters: Breaking the supermajority changes the math in Jefferson City, giving Democrats real leverage in the legislature for the first time in years.
Read more at St. Louis Magazine
That’s St. Louis today. Check back tomorrow afternoon for the next roundup.
