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The Board of Elections will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.
| Board of Election Commissioners | 02/09/2026
City of St. Louis Shares Report on Data Center Regulations, Community Invited to Public Hearing
The City seeks to establish clear and thoughtful rules on where and under what conditions and requirements data centers could be allowed
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Planning Commission | 02/05/2026
City of St. Louis Extends Application Deadline for Private Property Assistance to Feb. 28
Additionally, the City will continue to remove tornado debris placed by the curb until Feb. 28.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 02/05/2026
Roll Cart Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted to Accommodate President's Day 2026
The trash/recycling collection schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate President’s Day observance on Monday, February 16, 2026
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 02/04/2026
City of St. Louis Invites Community to Two North St. Louis Neighborhood Planning Events
The two significant upcoming neighborhood planning events are in the North St. Louis neighborhoods that are part of Plan Areas 3 and 5.
Press release | Planning Commission,Office of the Mayor | 02/03/2026
Winter Shelter Remains Available in St. Louis
More than 450 emergency shelter beds will be available in St. Louis on Sunday night.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 02/02/2026
Death of Female Detainee in Division of Corrections Custody
The incident is currently being investigated by the Force Investigation Unit of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Press release | Department of Public Safety,Corrections Division | 02/02/2026
St. Louis Workforce Development Board Elects 2026 Officers
New officers elected to lead the St. Louis Workforce Development Board and advance workforce development in 2026
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 02/02/2026
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue Level 4 through Sunday Morning
More than 600 emergency shelter beds are available in the city day and night, and transportation to shelter will continue.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 01/30/2026
City of St. Louis Adjusts Timeline for Employee Compensation Plan
The revised timeline ensures the plan is accurate and sustainable for both the workforce and taxpayers.
Press release | Department of Personnel,Office of the Mayor | 01/29/2026
Court sessions resume
Normal court sessions resume on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Customer service and cashier windows open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday
Press release | Municipal Court | 01/27/2026
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue Level 4 through Friday Morning
600+ emergency shelter beds, in addition to the baseline of 400, are available in the city day and night, and transportation to shelter will continue.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services | 01/27/2026
City Court January 27
All court sessions canceled for January 27, 2026 due to weather event. No warrants or summons will be issued. The clerk's office will open at 11:00 AM
Press release | Municipal Court | 01/26/2026
Mayor Spencer Declares State of Emergency, Giving City Additional Tools to Tackle Winter Storm
The declaration provides additional tools as the City braces for a dangerous winter storm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Homeless Services | 01/23/2026
Monday January 26
City Municipal Court sessions for Monday, January 26, 2026 canceled due to severe weather. Click the link above for more information.
News/Announcement | Municipal Court | 01/23/2026
Trash Collection Adjusted Due to Snow Forecast
All trash collection suspended for Mon., Jan. 26 due to snow removal priority
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 01/23/2026
Soulard Market Closed on Sat., Jan. 24
Winter Weather Closing: Soulard Farmers Market Closed on Sat., Jan. 24
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 01/23/2026
600 Emergency Shelter Beds Opening in St. Louis for Severe Cold This Weekend, Street Department Prepares for Snow
DHS will move to the highest Code Blue activation level on Friday, bringing a record number of emergency shelter beds online.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Homeless Services,Recovery Office | 01/22/2026
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Extreme Cold Weather Event
Below-zero wind chills are forecast for Friday and into the weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Friday through Sunday morning.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Streets,Department of Health,Department of Human Services,Department of Public Utilities,Fire Department,Water Division | 01/21/2026
City of St. Louis Meets Match Requirement, Unlocking $15 Million for Building Demolition
Meeting the match unlocks ARPA dollars to accelerate demolition, improve public safety, and stabilize neighborhoods
Press release | Office of the Comptroller | 01/21/2026
SLATE and City of St. Louis Partner on Hiring Event for Utility Workers, Lifeguards and Recreation Assistants
The hiring fair will take place on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the SLATE office
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Division of Recreation | 01/20/2026
City of St. Louis Announces Application Deadline for Private Property Assistance
Property owners urged to apply by Feb. 14 deadline
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 01/20/2026
Regional Workforce Partnerships Event to Highlight Future of St. Louis Workforce and Launch of Move2STL Initiative
A keynote conversation with Dr. Ness Sandoval to explore labor trends, talent pipelines, and employer collaboration
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 01/16/2026
Emergency Shelter Available in St. Louis January 16-18, 2026
As temperatures are expected to be in the teens overnight, the City of St. Louis Code Blue is moving to activation level 3.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 01/16/2026
City of St. Louis Recognized as One of the Nation’s Digital Inclusion Trailblazers Again
This national program recognizes the City’s efforts to close the digital divide through efforts like free community WiFi and digital learning labs.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/16/2026
City of St. Louis Selected for Gateways for Growth, National Program to Support Immigrant Inclusion and Growth
St. Louis joins a network of more than 75 communities that have participated in the initiative since it launched in 2016.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of New Americans | 01/16/2026
The Board of Election Commissioners will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
| Board of Election Commissioners | 01/15/2026
Emergency Shelter Available in St. Louis January 14-15, 2026
As temperatures are expected to hit 20°F overnight, the City of St. Louis Code Blue is moving to activation level 3
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 01/14/2026
Significant increase in influenza activity in Missouri, City of St. Louis
Influenza continues to spread throughout the City, state
News/Announcement | Department of Health | 01/13/2026