Depending on your superstitions, this coming Election Day may be an ominous one. In the morning on Tuesday, November 8, there will be a blood moon, visible between 4:59 a.m. and 5:41 a.m.
On the 31st floor of 100 Above the Park, the striking origami-like sculpture dominating the Central West End skyline, exiled Bostonians Tom Choinski and Steve Jewett hosted a party in their fashionable corner apartment. While St. Louis’ social scene is known to be challenging for outsiders to navigate, Choinski says joining an organization was the secret to his success.
This week, we’re debuting a new column from man-about-town and former editor, Chris Andoe. The monthly column will take you into some of St. Louis’ best parties and introduce you to the city’s fascinating characters.
This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund as part of its inaugural series, Shadow of Death, which considers St. Louis County's use of the death penalty. It's been nearly 20 years since Kevin Johnson fired seven shots into William McEntee, killing the Kirkwood police sergeant in front of horrified onlookers, but Johnson can still recall the day in striking detail. The seeming smirk on McEntee's face that triggered his anger.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976, 92 Missourians have been put to death. Thirty-five have been Black, 56 white and one Native American.
A teenager accused of killing two women in their 20s and a child over the course of half a day last August went on trial this afternoon in St. Louis. Assistant Circuit Attorney Natalia Ogurkiewicz told the jury that the triple-murder trial of Prinshun McClain, 19, would be "a story of nightmares" and that McClain was the "beating heart of those nightmares." In her opening statement, Ogurkiewicz said that on the evening of August 10, 2021, McClain stalked 26-year-old aspiring actress Victoria Manisco as she travelled home via MetroLink and then a city bus.
If you’re anything like us, you’re staring at a big full bowl of fun size Snickers this morning and wondering what in the heck you’re going to do with all of this Halloween candy. It seems like trick-or-treaters were few and far between this year. In fact, it seems like there are fewer of them each year and we know exactly what to blame: trunk-or-treat.
Emerson Electric, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, could be leaving the area. The business announced on Monday that it will sell its Ferguson office space while re-examining the location of its headquarters.
Swifties across the land rejoiced Tuesday when Taylor Swift announced the dates for her "The Eras" tour. Her St. Louis fans were quickly disappointed though, to see that Swift had no plans to come to St. Louis. The "Cruel Summer" singer will still come to Missouri, but fans will have to drive to Kansas City to see her.
As if there weren't already 100 different delicious reasons to go to BEAST Butcher & Block in the Grove (4156 Manchester Avenue, 314-944-6003), pitmaster and restaurateur David Sandusky is upping the ante with some new menu offerings. Last week, Sandusky and his team introduced Butcher's Burgers, a new line of butchery-influenced sandwiches that will make the restaurant a must-visit destination for area burger lovers.
Arts organizations and artists in St. Louis city are about to get a big infusion of cash. This morning, Mayor Tishaura Jones announced that the City of St. Louis would allocate $10.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis through the passage of Board Bill 66. The funds, which are the third highest distribution of ARPA monies to the arts in the country, are intended to help the St. Louis arts and culture sector rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A little after midnight, a St. Louis City Sheriff's deputy was robbed at gunpoint in Downtown West while wearing his full uniform. The 37-year-old deputy was leaving a second job when he had car issues in the 1400 block of Clark. As he waited for a tow truck, two individuals, described as Black males between the ages of 15 and 20, approached him, armed with firearms.
The high-profile domestic assault charges against chef Tony Nguyen stemming from an incident on September 19 have been dropped. A "dismissal memorandum" filed today by the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney's office states that the "matter has been presented to the St. Louis Circuit Court Grand Jury and the State has insufficient evidence to obtain a conviction." The charges dropped against Nguyen include second- and third-degree domestic assault, both felonies, as well as fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor, and unlawful use of a weapon.
The Saint Francis Healthcare System out of Cape Girardeau posted photos of their NICU babies in their finest Halloween gear, and people are going gaga over them. Known for using a strict fact-based approach to pandemic protocols (no matter how much the public whined about having to wear a mask), the Saint Francis Healthcare System showed that it's also forward-thinking when it comes to celebrating the tiniest of patients in a recent Facebook post. It shared photos of the NICU cuties wearing a variety of costumes, and the darling babies are earning thousands of fans online who are sharing the sweetest compliments and the most heart-warming stories in the comments sections.
Yesterday morning, the son of a woman who had her BMW stolen from Sunset Hills tracked the four individuals who stole it to Richmond Heights and opened fire on them. Around 8:30 a.m., the son drove his car into the stolen BMW then opened fire on the people inside near Big Bend Boulevard and I-64. One of the individuals riding in the stolen vehicle was struck by gunfire and wounded in the leg.
Newlyweds Corie and Paul face the challenges of setting up a new apartment in New York City while still getting to know each other — while perhaps still discovering truths about their own selves. Neil Simon takes these familiar milestones and humorously explores them in Barefoot in the Park, a romantic comedy set in 1966. Moonstone Theater Company embraces the comedy and period in a snappy, stylish production.
Students and loved ones of Jean Kuczka packed into Kutis Funeral Home and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis today to honor the former Central Visual and Performing Arts High School teacher who died one week ago. Kuczka, 61, was one of two victims of last week’s shooting at the magnet school in south St. Louis. Those who gathered to honor Kuczka filled the Afton funeral home; a funeral procession to the Cathedral Basilica stretched at least a mile long.
Major changes are underway for one of St. Louis' most beloved restaurants: King & I (3155 South Grand Avenue, 314-771-1777) is leaving its home on South Grand Boulevard and moving to Richmond Heights. The restaurant anticipates that it will open in its new storefront sometime in the Spring of 2023. "There have been a couple of threads to me and my family's thinking," says Shayn Prapaisilp, who owns King & I with his family.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, and there’s no reason for you, very smart voter, to be worried that you won’t have what you need to vote. You’re going to be prepared and have everything you need to make sure that your voice is heard. So what do you need to bring on election day to make sure that you can cast your vote at the polls?
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