St. Louis firefighters fought City Hall and won
Dozens of St. Louis firefighter promotions in January were the first the department has been able push through in years.
On The Hill, Bissinger’s Goes Big Without Ditching Hand-Dipped Roots
Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier is expanding in St. Louis, increasing production space while maintaining its hand-dipped chocolate techniques. The larger facility will accommodate more artisans and new public areas, aiming to make the Candy Kitchen a neighborhood gathering spot. The expansion is designed to...
$3.4M parking lot purchase in Midtown moves forward at St. Louis City Hall
A St. Louis aldermanic committee approved a proposal by the Treasurer’s Office to issue $5 million worth of bonds to purchase a Midtown parking lot—but only after scrutiny from a committee member. Treasurer Adam Layne said the city would be paying about $3.4 million for the parking lot,...
St. Louis takes on McKee
City officials have moved to seize dozens of properties owned by longtime North St. Louis developer Paul McKee, escalating a yearslong standoff over stalled redevelopment near the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on Jefferson Avenue. Last month, Mayor Cara Spencer’s administration authorized the St. Louis...
North St. Louis neighborhoods plan for future while tornado recovery continues
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Residents of north St. Louis neighborhoods gathered Thursday night to discuss their community’s future, even as recovery from last May’s tornado remains present day by day. The launch party for the Academy-Sherman Park and Fountain Park Lewis Place neighborhood plan brought...
A sleepy student’s guide to the best napping spots on campus
“There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled” — Ovid. Stayed up late studying? Need a break between classes? There’s nothing more refreshing than a quick nap. If you’re too tired to make the pilgrimage back to your dorm (no shame, we’ve all been...
VERIFY: Did half the runners die in the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon?
ST. LOUIS — The 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis is widely considered one of the most unusual and controversial races in Olympic history. Over the years, a dramatic claim has circulated: that half the runners died because of the extreme conditions. We set out to verify whether that’s...
19-year-old accused of robbery on Gateway Arch grounds
Federal prosecutors allege that Thomas Durgins, who was armed with a gun, stole money and shoes from a seller.
Tina Turner’s eternal flame
The fire ignited by Tina Turner right here in St. Louis never stopped glowing. And on Feb. 15, that flame will rise inside the newly renovated Powell Hall. This weekend, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis City SC join forces for Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner, presented by Purina. It’s a one‑night‑only...
Missouri man wins $3.4 million jackpot, then continues grocery shopping
FENTON, Mo. — A Fenton man became the first person to win the Missouri Millions game when all six of his Quick Pick ticket numbers matched, according to the Missouri Lottery. The man purchased the ticket at the Walmart on Gravois Bluff in Fenton, Missouri. On Jan. 14, the...
