stLouISTSt. Louis native Michael Kearns, one of Hollywood’s first out gay actors, dies at 76
St. Louis native Michael Kearns, whose first acting job came at the Muny, realized along the way that his path to stardom wouldn't be so simple.
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Short-term rental owner sues St. Louis police over records of officers' visits
"The St. Louis Metro Police Department is one of the worst offenders in the state when it comes to complying with the Sunshine Law," said attorney Dave Roland.
Plan to put MetroLink tax money before voters stalls in aldermanic committee
St. Louis voters could decide whether MetroLink tax revenue can fund a new bus route. But aldermen want tighter restrictions on the money.
Cahokia teachers approve contract with school district after lengthy dispute
The agreement gives 5% raises for each of four years retroactive to 2025-26. The first two years are calculated from base salary.
3 things to know about St. Louis' new direct flight to Iceland
St. Louis residents will once again be able to fly nonstop to Iceland next year. Here's what to know.
Caleres' giant shoe sculpture to move from Clayton to Lambert airport
Shoe retailing company says there's no room outside its new offices for the cast aluminum sculpture of 2,000 women's shoes.
St. Louis officials apologize for train horns, say they want fixes before December
“The frustration is completely valid,” a letter from Mayor Cara Spencer said.
Read letters by Missouri Catholic bishops and Catholics for Choice on Amendment 3
Missouri's Catholic bishops and the group Catholics for Choice recently released letters regarding Amendment 3, the Nov. 3 ballot issue that would roll back abortion rights in the state:
Missouri Catholics 'work overtime,' take lead role in campaign for Amendment 3
The Catholic Church has emerged as one of the visible supporters for the Nov. 3 ballot issue that would roll back abortion rights. Opponents are noticing.
See the Oct. 8, 1926, front page: Baseball trains congest traffic at Union Station
Headlines from the Oct. 8, 1926, front page include: Former St. Louis countess sentenced
Nude trail walker identified, arrested by police in Columbia, Mo.
A man walking nude on a trail was identified and arrested by the Columbia Police Department this week.
Judge tosses drug evidence against Missouri woman obtained with help of Flock cameras
A federal judge ruled an officer's use of an Flock camera database to review the vehicle’s travels over the previous 30 days was unconstitutional.
Beloved Belleville gardening business to close after 21 years
After more than two decades helping customers make their yards more beautiful, Sandy’s Back Porch Gardens in Belleville is set to close its doors early next month.
Obit Index
Cropper, James W - St. Louis, MO
Cropper, James W
January 10, 1939 - October 2, 2026
Moeller, Edith Anne
July 1, 1941 - October 3, 2026
Wittmus, Martin
April 13, 1941 - October 2, 2026
Wentzville enacts data center moratorium. We had 'none in the hopper,' says mayor
The Wentzville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Wednesday to block any data center projects for six months. The moratorium here is not directly related to any particular proposed project.
St. Louis lands direct flights to Iceland again
St. Louis Lambert International Airport will once again have direct flights to Iceland beginning in May 2027.
A timeline of St. Louis' return to direct European flights
For nearly two decades, Lambert had no direct connection to Europe. Soon, it'll have three.