Local Food Inspections May 26 – 29
The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department May 26-29. May 26 Taco Bell- Granite City No violations Rosatis Pizza- Pontoon Beach 10 (Pf) Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times and used for handwashing only. Reference 5-205.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL INSIDE OF HAND SINK
Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in May 2026
April showers brought a wave of new restaurants in May. Many of those opened along the Delmar Loop and elsewhere in University City. They include Kishimoto Mendo, a ramen shop from Menya Rui chef and owner Steven Pursley. The new spot is twice the size of his tiny south St. Louis restaurant known for always having a li
Pink dress, distinctive necklace leads to arrest in Baden homicide: Police
Homicide detectives said a pink dress and distinctive necklace helped them identify the suspect.
This Enormous Missouri Bookstore Is A Dream Destination For Readers
Books deserve a store that truly takes them very seriously. Missouri has one where the shelves go very high. Every genre earns real shelf space and the selection shows it. Used, rare, and new titles coexist across thousands of organized rows. The layout makes wandering feel natural and intentional. Wow,...
Full interview: St. Louis comptroller warns water system near insolvency, defends downtown aid
St. Louis Comptroller Donna Baringer says the city's water system needs cash, not loans, and argues a strong downtown remains critical to city revenue and recovery.
Man found dead Monday morning in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead Monday morning in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, police responded just before 8 a.m. to the area of Kossuth and Vandeventer avenues. As of Monday morning, police had not...
Judge imposes 47-year term for fentanyl death and carjackings
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 47 years in federal prison for his role in multiple violent crimes, including two carjackings, an attempted carjacking, and the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of a young woman in 2023. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark...
Long-vacant Belleville restaurant gets new life as Mac’s on Main
Summer is almost here, and with that comes the long-awaited opening of Mac’s on Main. If you were a previous patron of 4204 Main Street Brewing Company , the place will look familiar, inside and out. Since acquiring the property in January, owner Rob Lenhardt has been working to breathe new life into the long-vacant re
Thousands without power across St. Louis region amid severe thunderstorm
More than 4,200 customers in Missouri and 570 in Illinois are without power due to a severe thunderstorm in the St. Louis region.
Petition: Chicago Cut Traffic Deaths by 46% – Now Detroit, St. Louis, and Memphis...
Chicago reduced traffic deaths by 46%. Now Detroit, St. Louis, and Memphis must adopt Vision Zero and Complete Streets to save lives.

















