Mayor Lyda Krewson reported at a press conference Wednesday the city’s second confirmed coronavirus case. Krewson then announced that beginning Friday the city would ban social gatherings of more than…
Day: March 18, 2020
33 schools open for free breakfasts, lunches
ST. LOUIS – As schools stay closed during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, 33 schools will be open in the city to provide free “grab and go” breakfasts and lunches. The…
Missouri's first coronavirus death strikes in Boone County
Missouri has experienced its first death from the coronavirus. Gov. Mike Parson announced on Wednesday that the death happened in Boone County; he didn’t immediately provide any details about the…
Mandated closings bring major changes for restaurants, bars
Late Tuesday afternoon, Nadine Soaib was hoping to sell about 100 pounds of corned beef she’d started serving late last week for St. Patrick’s Day at her Nadine’s bar and…
Local elections postponed until June; Arch closes
Concerns about the coronavirus prompted Missouri’s governor on Wednesday to push back local elections for two months and forced the closure of one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. Missouri…
Board of Aldermen announces coronavirus plans
CITY HALL – During the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is suspending all meetings and committee hearings effective immediately, Board President Lewis Reed has announced. “We are…
Second presumptive case of coronavirus discovered in city
ST. LOUIS – There is a second presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in St. Louis, Mayor Lyda Krewson said in a tweet on Wednesday morning. “With this case, there’s reason…
City, county libraries close all locations
The St. Louis Public Library has closed all 16 locations until further notice. The library system announced the closures as of 6 p.m. Monday, in an effort to help limit…
Pets' next meal is in the bag at Stray Rescue
DOWNTOWN WEST – Pet owners who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic can get help to keep their four-legged companions’ food bowls full. Stray Rescue animal shelter, 2320 Pine…