Saint Louis, MO news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Saint Louis, MO on Friday, October 23, 2026: Zoo says goodbye to elephant Raja this weekend. Also: Barnes & Noble plans to open a new store in the St. Louis area, expanding its presence in the region; A St. Louis-based business is reducing realtor fees for both homebuyers and sellers in the local market. Weather: Mostly clear and pleasant today, high 74°F with light winds.

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Saint Louis Zoo's beloved Asian elephant Raja, who has lived there 33 years, is leaving this weekend after a final farewell.FOX 2 · Oct 23, 9:15 AM

News & local government

UMSL expands geospatial research efforts through a new Taylor Geospatial grant for research initiatives.The Business Journals · Oct 23, 12:23 PM
Missouri AFL-CIO recommends voting no on Proposition A in the upcoming election.The Labor Tribune · Oct 22, 6:07 AM

Safety & emergencies

A man shot in north St. Louis drove himself to a gas station on Halls Ferry Road for help early this morning.First Alert 4 · Oct 23, 10:57 AM

Business & new openings

Barnes & Noble plans to open a new store in the St. Louis area, expanding its presence in the region.KSDK · Oct 23, 8:20 AM
A St. Louis-based business is reducing realtor fees for both homebuyers and sellers in the local market.First Alert 4 · Oct 23, 10:50 AM

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