Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Chesterfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red is accused in a lawsuit of urging her Facebook followers to attack her child's grandmother—forcing her to leave her Hazelwood home after her address and picture were shared on December 3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Twin 2-year-old polar bear cubs Kallik and Kallu made their public debut Tuesday, March 25th at the St. Louis Zoo as they swam and explored their new home—part of a trade that sent fan favorite Kali to Toledo Zoo. Their names mean lightning and thunder. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metro Transit updated its Call-A-Ride system after months of service issues so disabled riders no longer face long wait times or cancellations. Stephanie McDowell noted improvements with the new MetroGo app — though delays still occur and the system is not yet perfect. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Council blocked County Executive Sam Page from issuing a proclamation for Planned Parenthood during the meeting because it was not on the agenda. Acting Council Chair Dennis Hancock said Page should have handled it on his own time — and despite the dispute, Planned Parenthood later received the proclamation. First Alert 4
- ➤ Local voters in Ballwin and Chesterfield can review candidate responses for contested races in the April 8 municipal election. The responses show each candidate’s qualifications and plans to serve their communities (only candidates in contested races answered the questionnaire by the deadline). West Newsmagazine
- ➤ Melissa Price Smith, the new county prosecutor, has reorganized staff and reopened units for violent crimes and homicides while rebuilding ties with local law enforcement—she said in an interview on Monday that her office will pursue the death penalty when required by law. The changes mark a shift from previous policies as she works to strengthen the department's efforts against serious crimes. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ St. Louis County voters began no-excuse absentee voting on March 25 for the April 8 General Municipal Election—ballots are accepted at the Board of Elections office in St. Ann and at satellite sites opening March 31. Mail ballot applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 26—this deadline applies to all absentee voters. First Alert 4
-
Jack White - No Name Tour
7-9 p.m. — The Factory — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Jack White live in Chesterfield.
-
The O'Jays Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of The O'Jays live in Chesterfield.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Chesterfield
Welcome to the Daily Chesterfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Chesterfield, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Chesterfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Chesterfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Chesterfield and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Chesterfield
A free Chesterfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailychesterfield.com/sitemap