Swansea Food Stand Stages Comeback With Same Recipes, New Name
The B’s Family Kitchen, the food stand tucked inside the Swansea Improvement Association hall, shut down on Monday, but regulars will not be left hungry for long. Owner Ruth Blavesciunas is stepping away from the business for medical reasons, and the association says the stand is set to reopen under new ownership with the same recipes and a fresh name on May 8.
Monday’s severe weather threat in Missouri, MoDOT will not remove I-64 westbound Compton ramp...
Good evening, St. Louis. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know. A cold front will move into Missouri this evening and track across the state overnight, bringing thunderstorms with it. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible in both the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.
“Never Again: Not On Our Watch”
Representing the Webster Groves Police Department, Capt. Jillian McCoy recently joined select law enforcement leaders from around the world in Poland to visit a concentration camp, honor Holocaust survivors and help ensure a similar horror never happens again. “This experience changed me,” said McCoy, who in April flew to Berlin,...
Alderwoman Schweitzer on why data center near the Armory stoked ire among constituents
When the St. Louis Board of Public Service approved a conditional use permit for a data center in Midtown, it propelled the city into a debate that has stoked enormous passion around the country and throughout the St. Louis region. St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer said she’s seen these big...
Foodies Eat First Fest kicks off with thousands in St. Louis
After a near sellout debut last summer, Foodies Eat First Fest is back in downtown St. Louis and organizers say 2026 is already off to a stronger, more ambitious start.
Scattered storms Monday evening, soggy day expected Tuesday
ST. LOUIS – The front that brought rain and storms to the region overnight will wash out Monday morning, though a few additional morning showers can’t be ruled out. Otherwise, we’ll see a partly sunny sky with southwest winds pushing us close to 80 F for high temperatures. Another cold front drops our way Monday […]
4 R&B legends unite in St. Louis for one-night Mother’s Day spectacle
ST. LOUIS — Those still searching for a way to honor the “queen” in their lives this Mother’s Day may find an option at Enterprise Center. “The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour is bringing four of the most iconic names in R&B to St. Louis. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills will perform at Enterprise Center on Mother’s Day, Sunday...
MoDOT cancels plan to ax Compton Avenue/I-64 interchange
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced last week that the Compton Avenue ramp to westbound I-64 will not be removed after all. This represents a walking back of a proposal that had drawn both sharp criticism from Midtown business owners and enthusiasm from urbanists and others disinclined to like highways.
Pool Company Files Suit Against City
Westport Pools, LLC, has filed suit against the city of Webster Groves for a breach of contract regarding construction of the new Webster Groves Water Park, which opened Memorial Day weekend in 2025. The lawsuit, filed by the Behr, McCarter & Neely Group of Clayton, is requesting a $636,235.38 payment...
Granite City mom sues railroad after teen loses legs to train
A Granite City mother is suing Norfolk Southern and raising questions about whether the railroad company is doing enough to protect the community. Her daughter lost both legs at age 13 after being run over by a train in a 2024 rail crossing accident. Misty Scott filed the lawsuit April 24 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. She is seeking...
