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Thousands raised more than $1.3 million for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, with nearly 3,000 participants, 387 teams, and volunteers honoring loved ones.

On Sept. 13, 2025, Chesterfield resident Christy Klaus began CPR after her husband collapsed at home, and Metro West and the American Red Cross honored her with a Certificate of Merit on Oct.

20 for saving his life; Metro West offers public CPR classes for residents.

Circle of Concern launched a year-long capital campaign in November to raise $1 million toward a $2.4 million expansion that will add a 4,200 sqft warehouse and larger refrigeration to serve up to 1,100 households monthly at its pantry site (112 St. Louis Ave., Valley Park); the project aims for completion by Nov. 2027.

Marquette High students are canvassing for candidates and urging classmates to pay attention to the midterm elections as some seniors prepare to vote for the first time.

The St. Louis County Election Board hires teens to work at polling places, giving hands-on experience (and pay).

Marquette Theatre Company will stage the comedy You Can't Take It With You Thursday, Nov.

19 through Saturday, Nov. 21, with the Sunday, Nov. 25 performance moved to a Saturday matinee; the set includes a one-foot raised platform, multiple staircases, and a sliding door.

The Legends 13U All-Stars will represent Missouri at the 13U PGA Jr. League Championship at Fields Ranch West in PGA Frisco, Nov.

11-15, after winning the Region 8 title with a 27-under stroke play; coach Brian Schmersahl says the eight-player squad will build a practice plan before the event.

AP Environmental Science students conducted a tree species survey on Wednesday, Oct.

21 at Castlewood State Park, measuring species, trunk circumference + distance in four quadrants along trails beside the Meramec River.

Owners of Northview Village agreed to pay former workers a settlement equal to about 20% of a $2 million judgment to resolve claims stemming from the nursing home's chaotic 2023 closure.