The Riverfront Times has been sold to an undisclosed buyer and on Wednesday its entire news staff was laid off. St. Louis’ alt-weekly held a unique position in local journalism for 46 years. In its early years, it was known for its free (and at times) raunchy personal ads. Over the years, the paper became known for its stories on the city’s arts and culture, irreverent headlines and serious journalism. Former RFT Executive Editor Sarah Fenske and paper founder Ray Hartmann discuss the RFT’s sale and its legacy.
Foreigner is giving their fans a chance to win a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle, and it’s all for a good cause. The band is selling a custom Ticket To Ride T-Shirt, with 100%…
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival will launch the 2024 season with their production of “As You Like It” for Shakespeare in the Park. Along with homegrown talent, this year’s production features original music from singer-songwriter Beth Bombara who added her sound and lyrics to Shakespeare’s sonnets. She previews the show alongside Tom Ridgely, producing artistic director of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has identified Terry Pfeffer as a suspect who allegedly stole a truck, led authorities on a chase, and fired shots at officers before he was fatally shot Thursday morning.
A founder of the company, which was once touted as a spark that could return St. Louis to its former status as a fashion hub, claims the shutdown is only temporary as it seeks to either renew its lease or buy the building.
As cicada season goes full force in the St. Louis region, there are some odd, yet pressing questions people may wish to know about how they impact our daily lives.
Among comparable markets in the Midwest, the St. Louis region currently has the highest square footage available for distribution space, with nearly 6 million square feet ready to be occupied at one of the lowest average asking rents. The trained workforce needed to support operations for those taking advantage of the available space also is […]
Eight Republican candidates for county office – including four GOP incumbents – will be on the ballot in Vernon County in August, at least until a lawsuit plays out at the Missouri Court of Appeals. An order issued Wednesday by the Western District Court of Appeals stayed a trial court decision directing Vernon County Clerk […]
Republicans hold super-majorities in both the House and Senate of the Missouri legislature, yet they huffed and puffed failed to blow down many houses they set a target upon.
The recent documentary about former Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett, Have You Got It Yet?: The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, will be released on DVD and Bu-ray, as well as…
On Thursday morning, members of the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force removed 22 dogs, including several puppies, from an unlicensed dog breeder in Gasconade County.
Officials at the park do not yet know the sex of either calf. Mothers are very protective at this stage, so officials have not yet approached the calves.
As you read this, Marian and I are over the Atlantic Ocean on the way home. It's goodbye to Austria. This is a gelateria store at Schwedenplatz on Sunday night. It's crowded because it was Pentecost and everyone had Monday off. It also happened to be the night I worked up the energy to haul ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
While the celebrity-driven allure of the Scarlett Johansson voicealike story might be an easier headline grab, it is in the dark arts of election dirty trickery where you’re more likely to find the kinds of election misinformation concerns that have an impact on society. Indeed, experts have been warning for some time that fake text, […]
The program grants families a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child loaded onto an EBT card. But, the program is still awaiting Missouri approval.
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