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...
February 2026 report on the 4 missing children in Missouri
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are four missing children from Florissant, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Union, Missouri, for this year as of February 16, 2026. One new case was added in February.
Session Taco in St. Charles to reopen as Sobremesa this spring
Adam and Jason Tilford recently announced that Session Taco at the Streets of St. Charles has closed and will reopen as a new concept, Sobremesa (1650 Beale), Spanish for the time that families and friends spend relaxing and talking at the table after a meal. The building measures 7500-square-feet, seats 195 inside,...
Top Gumbos in St. Louis
New Orleans may be about ten hours south down I-55, but you don’t have to travel that far for a taste of the Big Easy. Here, in its sister city to the north, St. Louis is awash in outstanding gumbo offerings that will give you a taste of Cajun and Creole tradition without having to head down south — the perfect toast...
