Loryn Nalic wins James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Midwest”
St. Louis was well-represented at the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards—known as “the Oscars of the food world”—hosted at the historic Lyric Opera of Chicago. In late March, the finalists were announced, including a number of St. Louis chefs and restaurants: Loryn...
Judge rules minimum funding for St. Louis police does not violate state constitution
A Cole County judge has ruled that the 2025 law that requires the City of St. Louis to give 25% of its general revenue to its police department by 2028 does not violate Missouri’s constitution. In an opinion issued Monday, Judge Daniel Green wrote that even though the state...
Anheuser-Busch announces $20 million investment in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (KBSI) — Anheuser-Busch and Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a $20 million investment in its hometown operations in St. Louis. The company said the investment will support production of Michelob Ultra and fund a new technical skills training center for employees. In a social media post Monday, Missouri...
Dumped pup living in abandoned house wagged tip of his tail to show rescuers...
At Stray Rescue of St. Louis, a call came in earlier in June about a dog that had been living in an abandoned house and who needed immediate veterinary intervention. When Donna Lochmann, the chief life-saving officer, and her team rushed out to check on the situation, they found the sweet dog lying on an old mattress.
First Alert: Severe Storms Wednesday
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - We could see strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday and they could bring in all hazards. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecasted for our area on Wednesday. We’re currently in a level 3/5 risk for numerous strong to severe storms across the viewing area. The level 3/5 risk is also
Police say they are focused on stopping ‘teen takeovers’ of city streets this summer
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) are ramping up efforts to prevent crime this summer. The focus is on stopping violent teen takeovers downtown and in other parts of the city. Officers want to prevent incidents such as those when large groups of teens...
69-year-old sentenced after hot-oil attack at St. Louis care facility
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman from St. Louis was sentenced to 12 years in prison for scalding her roommate with hot oil. Oliveria Jones, 69, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree assault. Prosecutors dismissed a count of second-degree murder as part of the plea agreement.
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge once connected Missouri and Illinois along Route 66
A St. Louis area landmark is getting a lot of attention these days as Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday. The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge served as the Route 66 bridge linking Missouri and Illinois for more than three decades.
Is it St. Louis’ or St. Louis’s?
Language and grammar evolve or change over time. Look at American English; sentence structure, pronunciation, and writing style – all have changed over the centuries.
Old souls, new spaces: How three St. Louis designers are restoring historic bathrooms
Historic homes are beloved for their unique craftsmanship and character — qualities that can never truly be replicated. Their bathrooms, though, are a different story. Small, utilitarian, and built for an era when running water alone felt like luxury, they’re often the room most at odds with how we live today.

















