Don’t miss this: Legal pot, for medical purposes, could be on sale soon in the metro-east

▪ The operator of a medical marijuana dispensary that is to open in Sauget said she expects to be open for business by November.

▪ A widower from Mascoutah has filed a wrongful death suit against the driver of a pickup truck who admitted he caused an accident by falling asleep that killed the plaintiff’s wife and seriously injured his daughter.

▪ If you’re too hot, here’s a cool thought: Youth hockey may be on the way to the area. St. Louis is one of five finalists to host the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship.

This story was originally published July 29, 2015 at 9:37 AM with the headline "Don’t miss this: Legal pot, for medical purposes, could be on sale soon in the metro-east."