In Missouri, 9 Old-School Hot Dog Stands Still Heap On the Chili and Onions
Missouri takes its hot dogs seriously, and the best places to prove it are the old counter-serves and drive-ins that have been piling on chili and onions for decades. These are the spots where the buns are loaded, the fries come out crisp, and the vibe leans casual and nostalgic.
Three Metro East Men Admit Downtown St. Louis Carjacking
ST. LOUIS – A downtown St. Louis carjacking that began with a smashed window and ended with gunfire at an Illinois State Police trooper has led to guilty pleas from three Metro East men in federal court. Davon McLorn, 32, of Madison County, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday, Sept. 22,...
Inside The Clydesdale, Kevin Nashan’s new neighborhood tavern in Downtown St. Louis
On Clark Avenue, just steps from Busch Stadium, it would be easy for a new restaurant to become defined by the ballpark. But when chef Kevin Nashan imagined his newest restaurant, The Clydesdale, he was thinking about something quieter: A random Tuesday night. A team happy hour. A group of friends catching up over oyst
Cahokia High School students walk out over possible teacher strike
Dozens of students walked out of Cahokia High School during their lunch hour on Tuesday. They walked off campus around 11:45 a.m. and went down the road carrying signs that said everything from “Teachers Need Their Contract” to “Our Education Matters, Let’s Find a Solution.”
African lions return to Saint Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS – The lions are back at the Saint Louis Zoo! After more than a year without lions, one African lion will debut to the public Tuesday, with another set to arrive soon. Araali, a 6-year-old female, arrived from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Sept. 2. Zoo-goers...
Family Mourns Jonnae Nae Abbott After Brooklyn Nightclub Shooting
BROOKLYN, Ill. — The family of 21-year-old Jonnae “Nae” Abbott is grieving after they say she was killed as an innocent bystander during a shootout at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at The O Night Club in Brooklyn, Ill. According to fundraiser organizer Mildred Madison, Abbott’s...
Missouri Fugitive Wanted for 10 Years Captured by US Marshals
US Marshals announced they captured a fugitive wanted for a homicide in Missouri that's been on the run for more than a decade.
VIDEO: Frizz Fest celebrates Black hair, Black joy and community
The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought a vibrant celebration of natural hair, confidence and creativity to Tower Grove Park. Despite soaring temperatures, the community showed up in style for an afternoon filled with expressive fashion, live entertainment, local vendors and plenty of Black joy. Produced by Frizzy By Nature,
Owner of former Maxwell’s building in Belleville gives up on renovation project
The owner of a historic building that once housed a legendary Belleville restaurant is giving up on his effort to renovate and reopen it. Jeremy McCarnes said he has decided not to fight bank foreclosure on the building at 923 W. Main St. — the former location of Maxwell’s Italian Restaurant for decades – and its parki
America’s Second-Best Beer City Is A Walkable Midwestern Gem With Vibrant Culture, Great Nightlife,...
The Midwest beer scene is impressive, and if you want to get a taste of some of that excellence, plan a visit to St. Louis, Missouri. It ranked No. 2 in the Best Beer City category in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2026, and it's easy to see why. From small craft producers to the largest brewery in the U
