Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Chesterfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman died in a three-vehicle crash in St. Louis County—near the intersection of Baumgartner Road and Blackforest Drive just before 7 p.m. Tuesday night—after she was taken to a local hospital. First Alert 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gibron Jones of Confluence Farms pulled out of the food insecurity project when he saw red flags—he said the plan changed and lacked a clear way to deliver fresh food. County Executive Sam Page vetoed the bill over bidding issues and will open bids later for a $4.5 million project while Councilwoman Shalonda Webb may try to override the veto. First Alert 4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Brzozowski, Senior Epidemiologist at the St. Louis County Health Department, discussed a recent spike in measles cases seen across the country—she said local officials are keeping a close watch on the outbreak. First Alert 4
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Gumbo Flats Properties asked to add a four‐story, 127-room private hotel to the Contemporary Lodge and Wilderness area near Gateway Studios in Chesterfield. The Planning Commission approved the request and it will next be reviewed by the Planning and Public Works Committee and City Council before the site development plan begins – a step toward new guest facilities. West Newsmagazine
- ➤ Missouri home sellers are not required to disclose a house's flood history even though heavy rains have forced many residents to repair and resell their damaged homes—experts warn that buyers must rely on limited reports and may miss key water damage details. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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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.
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Hannah Ji Plays Piazzola
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Ridgway Auditorium — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Piazzolla's Four Seasons reimagined with local orchestras.
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Playmaker College Basketball Camp
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Chesterfield Sports Complex — $695 — Equip young athletes with essential basketball skills and leadership qualities at this immersive camp experience.
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Fortune Feimster Live
7-8:30 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Catch Fortune Feimster's hilarious performance in Chesterfield, MO.
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