Tree climbers are heading to Tower Grover Park as the International Society of Arboriculture returns to St. Louis to celebrate its 50th year of camaraderie and competition. There are five categories in the preliminaries that are curated to test different skills and represent an arborist’s work.

A former lieutenant colonel with the St. Louis County Police Department has settled a long-standing racial discrimination lawsuit against the county for more than $865,000. Troy Doyle alleged he was passed over for promotion to chief of the St. Louis County Police Department because he is Black.

St. Louis’ Counterpublic art exhibition is bringing unconventional installations to unexpected places across the region. “Coyote Time” runs through Dec. 12, exploring Indigenous dreams, artificial intelligence and human creativity.

More than 1,000 Ukrainians in Missouri could lose temporary legal protections as their status expires Oct. 19. A St. Louis-area priest and local leaders are urging the federal government to extend protections as the war continues.

St. Louis officials have drafted a plan to decrease tent encampments across the city through a holistic approach. The plan includes a scoring rubric that assesses if encampments should be disbanded or simply monitored based on community risk.

The Cahokia Federation of Teachers announced Wednesday night that members overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract after months of negotiations with Cahokia Unit School District 187 over teacher salaries, benefits and lesson plans.

Democrat Fred Wellman says he can unseat GOP Rep. Ann Wagner in Missouri’s 2nd District. On “Politically Speaking,” he criticized Trump’s Iran and trade policies and discussed his campaign.

Michael Kearns — a veteran actor, playwright and activist from St. Louis who was one of the first openly gay actors in Hollywood — died Monday. He was 76.

Missourians with drug offenses eligible for expungement could see their records sealed next year. Eligible misdemeanors will be expunged after one year since the final disposition of the offense.

Alumni and students of Jefferson City-based Lincoln University are suing Missouri over hundreds of millions of dollars in underfunding, contending that the state failed to adhere to a federal law that supports historically Black colleges and universities.

St. Louis will add an international flight next year, when Icelandair launches service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Iceland. The airline will operate four weekly nonstop flights from Reykjavik to St. Louis starting May 14, 2027.

A Rolla theater is taking a bite out of rising licensing costs with a new “Dracula” production. Ozark Actors Theatre commissioned a local teacher to write its own version of the classic tale, which opens Thursday.

Residents at a north St. Louis County apartment complex are facing mold, plumbing and utility problems. If not fixed soon, about 150 people are at risk of losing their homes.

The City of St. Louis wants feedback on the design of the north-south Bus Rapid Transit line. It will include dedicated bus lanes, special stoplights and larger, safer stations — with the goal of making riders a priority and cutting down on wait times.

Democratic St. Charles County executive candidate David Veneziano says his party has an opportunity in the historically Republican county. On the latest “Politically Speaking” podcast, he discusses immigration, regional cooperation and housing.

The International Institute of St. Louis is offering intercultural training to help schools and workplaces better communicate across cultures. The workshops cover topics including implicit bias, cultural competency, conflict resolution and communication styles.