Month: October 2019
Seniors yearn for a Steakburger, or fries, as Steak ‘n Shake’s future seems shaky
Featured
October 30, 2019
Seniors yearn for a Steakburger, or fries, as Steak ‘n Shake’s future seems shaky
BENTON PARK WEST – Back in the 1950s, Carol Schultheis recalls, teenagers had more in mind than fries and steakburgers…
Closed St. Louis charter school owes Missouri millions, state auditor says
News
October 29, 2019
Closed St. Louis charter school owes Missouri millions, state auditor says
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — State Auditor Nicole Galloway says a closed St. Louis charter school was overpaid $1.4 million after…
The curious tale of the St. Louis street barriers
Featured
October 29, 2019
The curious tale of the St. Louis street barriers
Story and photos by JACK GRONE When Henning Lohse-Busch and his wife, Emily, relocated a few years ago from Chicago…
State agency tracked Planned Parenthood patients’ periods
Featured
October 29, 2019
State agency tracked Planned Parenthood patients’ periods
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s health department director said Tuesday that he had tracked the menstrual cycles of Planned Parenthood…
Sav A Lot grocery brings new life to food desert
Featured
October 29, 2019
Sav A Lot grocery brings new life to food desert
HAMILTON HEIGHTS – When Pete’s Shur Save grocery store packed its bags and moved to University City in December 2016, it…
Ex-FBI agent hired by Gardner in Greitens case faces March trial
News
October 29, 2019
Ex-FBI agent hired by Gardner in Greitens case faces March trial
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former FBI agent hired by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to help investigate…
Spencer, transportation committee clash on tabling airport privatization vote bill
News
October 26, 2019
Spencer, transportation committee clash on tabling airport privatization vote bill
CITY HALL – Depending on who is talking, action by an aldermanic committee last week could either advance proposals to…
Data breach at health center hits up to 152,000
News
October 26, 2019
Data breach at health center hits up to 152,000
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Officials at a St. Louis health center that serves needy, uninsured residents say a cyberattack has…
Bill would ban declawing of cats as cruel and inhumane
News
October 26, 2019
Bill would ban declawing of cats as cruel and inhumane
CITY HALL – A certified animal lover, Christine Ingrassia keeps her own cat, two foster cats, and a dog. In…
City awards $1 million contract to cut down 2,000 dead and diseased trees
News
October 25, 2019
City awards $1 million contract to cut down 2,000 dead and diseased trees
CITY HALL – In St. Louis, it’s time to clear away a bunch of old trees – a couple of…
350-pound baby due next summer at the zoo
News
October 25, 2019
350-pound baby due next summer at the zoo
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The popular elephants exhibit at the St. Louis Zoo will grow by one next year. The…
North side aldermen stall freeholders nominations
News
October 24, 2019
North side aldermen stall freeholders nominations
CITY HALL – As the apparent deadline for approving the city’s nine members of a freeholders board passed, action stalled…
Sumner’s homecoming draws hundreds, including from Vashon
News
October 24, 2019
Sumner’s homecoming draws hundreds, including from Vashon
THE VILLE – Sumner High School. It’s the first black high school west of the Mississippi River. Situated at 4248…
Recent fires were intentionally set, residents fear
News
October 24, 2019
Recent fires were intentionally set, residents fear
ACADEMY – Carl Solomon predicted that his house at 5107 Enright Ave. would catch fire. Sure enough, in the wee…
Letter to the editor: A council of elders could help raise, save children
Opinion
October 23, 2019
Letter to the editor: A council of elders could help raise, save children
I agree whole heartedly with St. Louis Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards, who was St. Louis’ chief juvenile court judge…
Bill would label parks as child care venues, ban guns
News
October 23, 2019
Bill would label parks as child care venues, ban guns
CITY HALL – Alderwoman Cara Spencer, 20th Ward, is taking a step that she believes would keep firearms away from…
‘Eye in the sky’ surveillance gets support from pastor, foes of crime
News
October 23, 2019
‘Eye in the sky’ surveillance gets support from pastor, foes of crime
JENNINGS – St. Louisans concerned about rampant gun violence – including two who have lost children to that violence –…
Hospital plan gets aldermen’s approval
News
October 22, 2019
Hospital plan gets aldermen’s approval
CITY HALL – The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has voted to approve a revised development agreement for a hospital…
News in brief
News
October 21, 2019
News in brief
Police security sought for St. Louis abortion clinic hearing ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri officials are asking St. Louis police…
Hearing begins on fate of Missouri’s lone abortion clinic
News
October 19, 2019
Hearing begins on fate of Missouri’s lone abortion clinic
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The fate of Missouri’s only abortion clinic is at stake as a member of the state’s…
Developer helps make repairs to let homeowners keep up with new plans
Featured
October 19, 2019
Developer helps make repairs to let homeowners keep up with new plans
FOUNTAIN PARK – It isn’t every day that developers work hand-in-hand with current residents. However, that’s exactly what was framed…
Police security sought for St. Louis abortion clinic hearing
News
October 18, 2019
Police security sought for St. Louis abortion clinic hearing
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri officials are asking St. Louis police to provide security for an upcoming hearing on the…
Cafe 7even brings international flair to north city
Featured
October 18, 2019
Cafe 7even brings international flair to north city
KINGSWAY EAST – If you drive down Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in north St. Louis, you can’t help…
So far cash rewards aren’t flushing out killers in St. Louis
Featured
October 17, 2019
So far cash rewards aren’t flushing out killers in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Children were dying, the community was collectively incensed, and police needed answers and suspects. When initial investigations came…
State troopers’ presence on city highways meets mixed reviews
Featured
October 17, 2019
State troopers’ presence on city highways meets mixed reviews
DOWNTOWN – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has pulled up on St. Louis city. The question is, will their presence…
Gardner hires familiar face as law enforcement liaison
News
October 17, 2019
Gardner hires familiar face as law enforcement liaison
DOWNTOWN – A familiar face who stood on the front lines during the 2014 Ferguson protests has come out of…
U.S. may want millions back if trolley stops running
Featured
October 16, 2019
U.S. may want millions back if trolley stops running
ST. LOUIS (AP) — If a streetcar line ceases operation in the St. Louis area, the federal government may want…
St. Louis Aquarium hosts first job fair ahead of grand opening
Featured
October 16, 2019
St. Louis Aquarium hosts first job fair ahead of grand opening
DOWNTOWN – The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is diving head-first into the city’s job market. Slated to open…
Urban farmer is growing health, hope in north St. Louis
Featured
October 16, 2019
Urban farmer is growing health, hope in north St. Louis
KINGSWAY WEST – For many residents of north St. Louis, getting access to organic fruits and vegetables is a task…
Bill on reporting failed gun background checks gets committee approval
Crime
October 15, 2019
Bill on reporting failed gun background checks gets committee approval
CITY HALL – St. Louis soon may have another weapon in its battle against violent crime: a requirement that gun…