3 students, 1 historic ‘yes’: How De Smet Jesuit is revolutionizing Catholic education
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — De Smet Jesuit High School is an all-boys catholic school in Creve Coeur, but the admission of three particular boys has changed the way the school lives out its mission to take young men and train them to be of service to others. The school...
Downtown St. Louis Bus Stop Confrontation Ends in Death After Police Van Ride
A 29-year-old man died Saturday after a tense encounter at a downtown St. Louis bus stop led to a police transport to the hospital, according to authorities. Police identified him as Mark Smith, who officers say was encountered Thursday on the 430 block of S. 15th Street near the Enterprise Center. The city's Force...
SLATE Missouri Job Center Launches MO HEROES CONNECT to Aid Veterans and Their Families...
The SLATE Missouri Job Center is stepping up to bat for veterans and their families through its latest initiative, MO HEROES CONNECT, which is funneling resources and energy into ensuring a smoother transition for those who have served our nation into the civilian workforce. By offering access to various forms of...
St. Louis’ Griot Museum highlights Black history with wax figures
ST. LOUIS – The Griot Museum houses Black history through life-size wax figures, artifacts and memorabilia that convey the stories of resilient African Americans. It is only the second museum of its kind in the United States. Opened in 1997, the institution was originally named The Black World History...
Blueberry Hill co-founder Linda Kennedy Edwards dies
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — The co-founder of an iconic St. Louis spot, Linda Kennedy Edwards, died on Sunday. Linda and her husband Joe Edwards opened Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Music Club in 1972, which grew into an iconic St. Louis spot in the Delmar Loop. In 1986, Linda debuted...
St. Louis Man Accused of Shooting Figure Skater in Starbucks Drive Thruafter Multi day...
You pull into a drive-thru expecting a quick stop, and the day turns tragic - a popular skating coach, Sam Linehan, was shot at a Starbucks in St. Louis during what police say followed a multi-day robbery spree. A 58-year-old man now faces first-degree murder and related charges after authorities linked the attack to...
Former 1940s St. Charles Texaco Station transformed into food truck garden, Frenchtown businesses welcome...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After years of neglect and deterioration, a former Texaco gas station in St. Charles is on the verge of reopening to the community. Andy Stark and his wife Stephanie Lai purchased the property in the fall of 2023. The decision came after Stark found himself frequently driving past the...
10 Iconic BBQ Joints In Missouri That’re Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for mouthwatering BBQ in Missouri that’s worth a road trip?. These 10 smoky havens offer tender meats and unforgettable flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Bogart’s Smokehouse (St. Louis) The moment you spot that yellow storefront with the pig logo, your stomach...
Body Found Behind Union Station Spurs Downtown Police Investigation
A body was found Monday in the parking lot behind St. Louis Union Station, triggering a police response and an active investigation in one of downtown’s busiest visitor hubs. The scene, near the old St. Louis Post Office annex, was partially blocked off as officers secured the area and investigators got to work...
North Side Grant Meltdown as St. Louis Yanks $12,500 Payouts
St. Louis officials have pulled the plug on plans to send $12,500 consolation checks to more than 150 applicants in the North Side small-business and nonprofit grant program, leaving would-be recipients in limbo. The about-face follows weeks of scrutiny over who actually qualified for the awards and whether federal...

















