Missouri Senator Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is hoping for another smash hit. Mostly living in infamy for the clusterfuck that is the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” which has caused many headaches for law enforcement and prosecutors alike, Burlison has now gone a step further in his quest to Make Missouri Murder More.…
The corrections systems at the city and state level are in chaos. Just this week, three people were stabbed in three days at a prison in Bonne Terre, four teens escaped from a juvenile detention facility in St. Louis, and some nut mailed the director of Missouri prisons an envelope full of white powder, leading to the evacuation of the Missouri Department of Corrections' headquarters in Jefferson City.…
West End Grill and Pub (354 North Boyle Avenue, 314-531-4607), a beloved mainstay of the Central West End dining scene that traces its roots all the way back to the iconic Duff's, will soon be a memory. The restaurant will serve its lasts guests on Sunday, February 13th in the form of a Super Bowl blowout that is sure to draw longtime employees, regulars and those just wanting to say their goodbyes to a piece of the city's restaurant history.…
Native St. Louisan Andy Cohen continues to make St. Louis proud: He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placing him among the best entertainers in the industry. Cohen had his Walk of Fame ceremony on February 4, writing on Instagram that he will “be floating from today for a long time.” In attendance for the ceremony were actresses Garcelle Beauvais and Lisa Rinna, as well as singer John Mayer.…
The snow slowly melting away on the streets isn’t deception, warmer weather is on the way. The birds and flowers will be back soon and St. Louis Audubon Society is taking advantage of that by hosting a beginner bird walk on April 2.…
Thankfully we all live in an age where we can take full advantage of the best hemp-derived CBD and THC products on the market. The combination of the two natural ingredients assist with managing daily stressors, as well as physical discomfort.…
A staff member at a Missouri prison in Bonne Terre was stabbed today and flown to St. Louis for treatment. The incident marked the third stabbing in three days at the Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center.…
St. Louis may be in the midst of its annual winter doldrums, but the city's restaurant scene has been doing its darnedest to give us sparks of joy during these gray days. Thanks to Brandi Artis and her three business partners, we got a jolt of New Orleans-inspired flavor courtesy of their new concept, 4 Hens Creole Kitchen, which is the latest addition to the Food Hall at City Foundry.…
COVID-19 testing has expanded once more in the St. Louis area. Starting today, the St. Louis County Library has added another location where residents can pick up a testing kit, and the county has also made PCR saliva tests available for pick-up at a drive-through testing site.…
After the first hour of his confirmation hearing for the job of leading Missouri's health department, it was clear that Donald Kauerauf knew he had a problem. It was January 31.…
Asian restaurants have been in St. Louis for generations and are some of the most popular spots around, but Shayn Prapaisilp, owner of Chao Baan restaurant and of King & I, wants people to recognize there is still racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans. That’s why his restaurants and thirteen others have grouped together to fundraise for the Very Asian Foundation, founded by KSDK news anchor Michelle Li after a racist voicemail was left for her following a news segment.…
St. Louis sure does look pretty in the snow. Check out this video posted to Facebook by Luca Torretta, which includes stellar drone footage of the aftermath of Winter Storm Landon.…
The Riverfront Times has openings for a couple of great jobs right now, including mine. This is my last day at the paper after four years as a staff writer and two and a half as the editor-in-chief.…
Valentine's Day is one of the more expensive holidays, but there’s no need to take a loan out or finance anything to make your honey feel special this year. St. Louis has tons to offer in case you want to stick to tradition or ditch the candlelight dinner.…
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum (4947 West Florissant, 314-381-0750) is holding trolley tours on select Saturdays running through Black History Month.…
St. Charles County will soon have a shiny new food truck park, courtesy of the team behind 9 Mile Garden. Frankie Martin's Garden (5372 St. Charles Street, Cottleville), a sprawling dining and entertainment complex, is slated to open this spring in Cottleville, promising food, drink, music, recreation and more for the area's residents and beyond.…
On a recent morning in Laura Mehard’s home, furniture is covered with blankets, and curled inside a multilevel cat cage is a mound of black and white fur — Mehard's foster cat named Oreo. Oreo is about to head to his new home.…