Good morning, Chesterfield.

Super Park will lay off 130 local workers effective July 1 after losing its shuttle service contract with Lambert Airport—some of the affected workers include drivers, facility managers and other staff represented by Teamsters Union Local 618.

Missouri residents will see a 12% increase in their electric bills starting in June as the Missouri Public Service Commission approved a new rate agreement with Ameren Missouri—raising rates by about $14 per month for customers using 1,011 kilowatt-hours.

The approved increase is $91 million less than Ameren’s original request to cover grid upgrades and clean energy investments.

Parkway School District approved a new policy that stops cell phone and smartwatch use in elementary and middle schools and limits high school phone use during class, with the rule starting next school year to help students focus.

The policy comes after a year-long study and input from teachers+parents to make school rules consistent.

The Missouri Botanical Garden lost federal funding for two research programs when new policy changes removed IMLS grants—one grant had $372,097 still in the bank for plant protection research.

The garden is now evaluating how the cutbacks will affect its work to study and save threatened plant species.

Missouri Department of Transportation experts from St. Louis, St. Charles counties, and St. Louis City answered questions about highway construction and traffic lights during a live chat that began at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30th.

Residents learned more about upcoming road work—details that help them plan for local travel.

Bendigo Fletcher Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices starting at $77 — Catch Bendigo Fletcher live for an evening of captivating music in Chesterfield.

Star Wars Trivia Night

6-8 p.m. — The Gallery — $20 per person — Test your Star Wars knowledge with themed trivia and win prizes in a fun-filled atmosphere.

Your Countdown to AI Success

11:30 a.m. — Firefly Grill STL — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover AI adoption strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive organizational success.