‘The Hot Dog Lady’ needs help: Longtime ballpark street vendor faces setback after crashes
ST. LOUIS — For decades, fans heading into Busch Stadium have passed a familiar face on the corner of 8th and Walnut. Karen Boscher, better known as “The Hot Dog Lady,” has spent more than 25 years serving up hot dogs, sharing laughs, and building relationships through her small business, K’s Unique Dogs.
‘I want to keep you’: Dogtown Pizza founder faces letting go
Dogtown Pizza started, as many small businesses do, in the family kitchen. Rick Schaper remembers first making pizzas with his dad when he was 6 or 7 years old. It was 14 pies at a time and a family affair from the outset. His father, also named Rick Schaper, 58,...
‘They took my tires and rims, everything’: Car break-ins, theft reported in Downtown neighborhoods
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A First Alert 4 executive producer is speaking out after thieves vandalized her SUV inside a secured parking lot at her downtown apartment building, part of what police say is a pattern of vehicle damage and break-ins reported at the property since last fall.
Deadly Florissant Robbery Try Ends With Local Man Jailed
A Florissant robbery attempt that turned deadly has now led to criminal charges, with prosecutors accusing a local man in the fatal shooting, authorities say. The suspect, Ta'Rez Roberson, is being held in the St. Louis County jail as the case moves through its early stages and investigators continue to review...
Missouri AG orders 33 retailers to halt illegal cannabis sales
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced her office has issued 33 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed retailers accused of selling intoxicating cannabis and marijuana products outside the state’s constitutional framework. The enforcement action is part of an ongoing effort to address the illegal...
St. Louis police tout early curfew’s impact, but says extension would be up to...
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says that this past weekend’s early downtown curfew was a success, but whether it will be extended into future weekends is up to the mayor and the Board of Aldermen. The early curfew this past weekend was in effect Friday, Saturday and Sunday,...
St. Louis police shooting finally goes to trial—10 years later
All this week, Tyron Edwards will be sitting just a few yards away from the police officers who shot him in the back almost a decade ago when Edwards was 14. The police officers, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Streckfuss, say that Edwards fired at them first. A gun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, which the...
Employee charged for stealing $2,000 in coins from Brinks
A St. Louis man appeared in court Wednesday for stealing money from a Brinks warehouse.
Edwardsville School Crossing Guard Reportedly Targeted In Assault/Battery Case
EDWARDSVILLE – A local man faces multiple charges after allegedly using his vehicle to strike a school crossing guard and more in Edwardsville. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. Jerry L. Holt, 56,...
Porano in Des Peres closing March 31
One of the St. Louis region’s standout fast-casual spots is slated to close later this month. Porano (13323 Manchester)—the Italian-inspired concept from Niche Food Group that’s known for its pasta, salads, bowls, and pizzas—will close March 31. “I really feel like it’s not the location or...
