7 ways ‘DTF St. Louis’ gets St. Louis right—and 5 ways it doesn’t
DTF St. Louis, the new HBO comedy starring Jason Bateman and David Harbour as sexually frustrated suburban dads, was not filmed here. The production instead took advantage of Georgia’s famously generous film tax credits, and so Atlanta stands in for the Gateway City. Economic boosters hope the recent reemergence of...
The reel deal: 11 must-try fish fries around the St. Louis metro area
April showers might bring May flowers – but in St. Louis, February and March bring fish fries. On Fridays from Feb. 18 through April 2, during the Christian-based religious observance of Lent, churches around the metro area heed the call for seafood of all shapes, varieties, and preparations. You...
Man charged with stealing cars at Creve Coeur dealership
A St. Louis County man made his first appearance in court Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing a pair of vehicles from a Lou Fusz dealership.
Mt. Zion packed for homegoing of Pastor Emeritus Rev. Sammie E. Jones
By the time the celebration of life for Rev. Dr. Sammie Earl Jones began on Saturday, February 28, every pew, every aisle, and every corner of the church he pastored for 43 years held someone who had come to say thank you. Thank you for the sermons. Thank you for the counsel. Thank you for the leadership. Thank you...
St. Louis companies prepared to meet drone needs of US military
ST. LOUIS — For the first time the U.S. military use one way attack drones during Operation Epic Fury. During the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, WingXpand CEO James Barbieri said one thing has become clear about modern warfare. "The technology is advancing at a rate we've never...
St. Louis-based gourmet popcorn company opening new location
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis-based gourmet popcorn company announced its expansion with the opening of a new location on Tuesday. Pop Pop Hurray! will open its new location at 1100 Locust St. in downtown St. Louis. No opening date has been announced yet. "This expansion is about more...
Granite City bar rallies around cook injured in crash
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Staff and regulars at Bindy’s Bar and Grill in Granite City are raising money for one of the restaurant’s beloved cooks and his family after he was injured in a crash last week near Nameoki Road and Palmer Avenue. LeVonte Sayles,...
State Police Board seeks to limit civilian oversight of officer misconduct in St. Louis
With the new state-appointed board now running the city’s police department, civilian review of complaints against St. Louis officers could potentially be on its way out—as the State Board’s lawyer suggests they are in effect the civilian overseers. Last week’s Board of Police Commissioners meeting got contentious...
A pop-up beer and wine garden is coming to the Boathouse at Forest Park...
If this week’s gloomy skies have you dreaming of a sunny spring, there’s something new coming to Forest Park that might fill that void. The Boathouse at Forest Park will open a beer and wine garden in April to bridge the gap while the facility undergoes renovations this year.
Crestwood teen faces first-degree assault charges after attacks
CLAYTON, Mo. – A Crestwood, Missouri, teenager will appear in court Wednesday for a pair of violent assaults resulting in broken bones and brain injuries. According to probable cause statements from the Kirkwood and St. Louis County Police Departments, the assaults happened June 15 and July 3, 2025, respectively.
