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Werner, Louis

4 months 3 weeks ago
Louis Werner, a New York-based travel writer and documentary producer whose work explored the depth and diversity of global cultures, passed away on May 28. He was 70. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he attended St. Louis Country Day…

Nienhaus, Donald Robert

4 months 3 weeks ago
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Robert Nienhaus, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 23, 1933, to Viola and Herbert Nienhaus, Don led a life defined by love, dedication,…

Council hears testimony over STL County animal shelter

4 months 3 weeks ago
CLAYTON, Mo. – Eleven people connected to the St. Louis County animal shelter faced questions Thursday night from the St. Louis County Council. The county’s health department has recently been under public scrutiny after retaking control of the shelter from the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA). The shelter is currently operating without a license, [...]
Max Diekneite

All-female crew of veterans celebrated on Greater STL honor flight

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - For the first time, the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight took off with an all-female crew of veterans, coinciding with Women's Veterans Recognition Day. "Getting recognition. That's what I'm most proud of," said 91-year-old Helen Kevrick, who showed up with excitement for the honor flight. Although she's been on an Honor Flight [...]
Laura Simon

Body exhumed in hopes of solving 54-year-old mystery in Salem, Ill.

4 months 3 weeks ago
SALEM, Il. - On Thursday, a body was exhumed in Salem, Illinois, in hopes of identifying the remains of a train wreck victim who died in 1971. "It's one of those things you remember, like the kennedy assassination or the challenger. I remember exactly when that was," longtime Salem resident Jim Koehler said. On June [...]
Chad Mira

City leaders clash with residents over unauthorized spending

4 months 3 weeks ago
PINE LAWN, Mo. - Pine Lawn city leaders faced frustrated residents and accusations of corruption at a tense city hall meeting tonight, following a previous meeting's cancellation due to protests. The main issue discussed was the contentious '25–26 city budget, which some alderpersons have vowed to vote against, citing unauthorized spending and raises by Mayor [...]
Taylor Harris

SLMPD releases statement amid ICE protests in St. Louis

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) issued a statement surrounding upcoming protests in the city of St. Louis. This announcement comes in following the "No ICE" demonstrations that have taken place across the country. Just yesterday, a couple of demonstrations were held in downtown St. Louis against President Donald Trump and [...]
Daesha Gear

Noem Announces Military Will ‘Liberate’ LA From Democracy, Then Watches Security Throw Senator To Ground

4 months 3 weeks ago
Editor’s Note: As I was getting this article ready to publish, a judge granted California a Temporary Restraining Order against the deployment of the National Guard. We’ll have a separate write up of that later. When the Secretary of Homeland Security announces that federal forces will remain in an American city until they “liberate” it […]
Mike Masnick

Dive into 'Summer of the Shark' at STL Aquarium

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Aquarium is hosting an exciting event called 'Summer of Shark' this summer, offering shark-themed exhibits and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages. The seasonal "Summer of the Shark" event at the St. Louis Aquarium will offer special shark-themed exhibits and interactive experiences. The aquarium is open daily from [...]
Daesha Gear

Teen killed in multi-vehicle crash in south St. Louis

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A teen was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in south St. Louis on Thursday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officials were alerted to the crash just before 10:40 a.m. on westbound I-44 near Arsenal Street. Investigators reported that before the crash, a Toyota Avalon was driving westbound at [...]
Daesha Gear