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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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A St. Louis County man stole a police car Wednesday, then died after he was shot by officers and run over by two vehicles in the Metro East, authorities said.

⏳ STLduJour(nal) - 2023-236-PM Edition JW Fri, 08/25/2023 - 04:39

2023-236-PM

Here comes the weekend.

STL: Friday, August 25, 2023

STLwx 🌦

• More brutal heat Friday before a chance of severe storms moves in. Full details here - stltoday.com

Events 📆

• ARPA Data and Evaluation RFP Discussion and Selection Meeting - Events and meetings from the City of St. Louis, MO
• The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, August 24 to 27 - RFT
• Fun for Foodies at Alton’s Food Truck Festival This Weekend - RiverBender
• What to know for the first St. Louis ‘Evolution Festival’ this weekend - FOX 2
• This weekend, dine out at Evolution Music Fest, Festival of Nations and more - feastmagazine.com
• NOTICE: Street Closures for Moonlight Ramble - Forest Park Southeast
• Becky Queen of Carpet’s Gowns and Shoes to be Sold This Weekend - RFT
• ‘Dog Days’ at St. Louis Wheel moved to Monday, Aug. 28 - FOX 2
• Bring your dog on a St. Louis Wheel ride next week - FOX 2
• Check out the Fall 2023 Art Fair at Queeny Park during Labor Day weekend - KSDK

BuySTL 👜

• MO Art Supply Fills a Void on Delmar Boulevard - RFT
• One of St. Louis’ Best Bars Is Now Seeking a Buyer - RFT
• Work underway on $240M expansion, renovation at America’s Center - KSDK
• Prairie Farms’ 85th Anniversary Proclamation Issued By Illinois Governor - RiverBender
• Boeing’s new F-15 deal may boost St. Louis County production line - stltoday.com
• Brothers behind Asprient, Lux Living put downtown properties on market - stltoday.com
• Ollie’s ‘Good Stuff Cheap’ opens in St. Louis County - FOX 2
• Schnucks customers can now use rewards points at self-checkout - FOX 2
• You can finally redeem Schnucks Rewards points at self-checkouts - KSDK
• “Full Steam Ahead” For Wood River Cannabis Dispensary Following City Council Vote - RiverBender

STLfood 🥪

• What’s fresh at St. Louis-area farmers markets this week - feastmagazine.com
• 10 dishes to try at Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park this weekend - feastmagazine.com
• Top 5 Turkey Sandwiches in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic - RFT

Restaurants 🍲

• Cafe Ganadara Brings Sublime Korean-American Fare to St. Louis Hills - RFT
• French-inspired eatery opens up inside Missouri History Museum - KSDK
• Anita Cafe and Bar invites diners to slow down and savor a moment with food - feastmagazine.com
• Zoe’s Place opens in Lindenwood Park - St. Louis Magazine

Neighborhoods 🏡

• Roll Cart Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted to Accommodate Labor Day 2023 - City of St. Louis - News

DIY 🪓

• Impossible WiFi on an Ancient Mac Portable - Hackaday

Recipes 📇

• Berry Ricotta Cake - Good Food St. Louis

Sustainability ♻️ Nature 🦝

• Salmonella outbreak in 11 states - including MO & IL - linked to pet turtles: CDC - FOX 2

STL99 😱

• Pumpkin spice scented trash bags are back - FOX 2
• St. Louis Turns to Cardboard Stop Signs in ‘Temporary Fix’ - RFT
• Shakespeare’s Pizza car stolen in Columbia, found damaged in St. Louis area - FOX 2
• Berkeley police investigate possible illegal grave digging at Washington Park Cemetery - KSDK

STL100 💯

• Police go door-to-door checking on seniors during heat wave - FOX 2

99MO 😱

• Kansas City Is on Pace to Top St. Louis City in Homicides in 2023 - RFT
• Kansas City, Missouri, says US investigating alleged racism at fire department - FOX 2
• More than 170,000 Missouri kids waiting for last summer’s food aid - Missouri Independent
• ‘A quality of life issue’: Number of Missourians without air conditioning soars amid record heat - KSDK

100MO 💯 Crime 🗯

• SLMPD Daily Crime Report SLMPD
• Berkeley man who stole Metro East police car was shot by officers, then hit by two cars - stltoday.com
• Homicides are down about 22% this year in St. Louis. Other reported crimes are down, too. - stltoday.com
• Missouri woman uses spicy tortilla chip to start house fire, police say - FOX 2

DotGov 🏛

• Inmate’s death at Missouri prison is the third this month, eighth this year - FOX 2

CityGov 🏛

• St. Louis bill targeting AR-15s might not. ‘They can’t do that,’ says naysayer. - stltoday.com
• Inmate dies at St. Louis Justice Center; more reports of violence - KSDK
• St. Louis jail death is a surprise to oversight board - FOX 2

LocalGov 🏛

• Jennings City Council sends ‘no confidence’ letter to mayor - FOX 2
• $3.7M awarded to help revitalize northern Missouri communities - FOX 2

MoGov 🏛

• Missouri AG warns St. Louis mayor on proposed city gun legislation - KSDK
• Missouri AG, governor slam St. Louis mayor’s push for new gun laws - FOX 2
• Court battle begins over Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming health care for minors - KSDK
• Judge to decide if Missouri can restrict gender-affirming care to minors - FOX 2

FedGov 🏛 Covid19 Info 🦠 STLhelp ☎️

• Interactive map helps people find food and resources in Illinois - KSDK

Jobs 📄

• Personal Property Appraisal Manager - Jobs
• EXECUTIVE SECRETARY -ST. LOUIS BOARD OF ALDERMEN - Jobs
• LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT-WARD 4 - ST. LOUIS BOARD OF ALDERMEN - Jobs
• Police Officer - Jobs
• Adoption Counselor - APA Adoption Center

History 🦕

• Trump mugshot makes history after surrender at Fulton County jail - FOX 2

Captain’s Blog 🏴‍☠️

• Butter cow… or is it? Fans make shocking discovery about Illinois State Fair attraction - KSDK
• Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79 - FOX 2
• St. Louis Illustrators Are Making a Scene — and Finding Camaraderie - RFT
• Museum curation done well - stLouIST
• India Makes History with Chandrayaan-3 Landing - Hackaday
• Linux Fu: The Old School Terminal - Hackaday
• Alton’s Clark Bridge may get a $1M LED facelift - FOX 2
• LED Lighting For Clark Bridge Approved By Alton City Council - RiverBender
• Alton Council To Discuss LED Lighting Changes To Clark Bridge - RiverBender
• Wood River to Rename Street for Fallen Police Officer - RiverBender

Two businessmen posted an advertisement a month after they say they spoke with the owner of an auto shop connected to a BP on Clayton Road and South Central Avenue.

"It's very frustrating and it hurts. I just want to find my grandmother's headstone," Sharon Webb said.

A web of victims is connected through one stolen vehicle. The viewers have pieced together vehicles to identify the crime spree, but they can’t get action from St. Louis police because of low staffing.

Earlier this summer, we talked about Trader Joe’s joining the list of large companies combatting unionization efforts through the most petty of methods: complaining about those unions over “trademark infringement.” Trader Joe’s isn’t the first company to go down this route of course, as we’ve seen Walmart and Medieval Times have behaved similarly. Nor will […]

Officers with the North County Police Cooperative shifted their community policing efforts to making sure citizens are staying cool this week. It's something the department has done during extreme heat.

The state of housing in St. Louis was the topic of discussion at the very first town hall about housing.

Former President Donald Trump was booked and quickly released at the Fulton County Jail Thursday evening during a trip from New Jersey to Atlanta that played out on primetime TV and capped a drama-filled day outside the facility. Trump’s sprawling motorcade arrived at the jail at about 7:30 p.m. And he was released after about […]

The post Trump supporters, detractors face off outside jail as he’s booked on Georgia racketeering charges appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Multiple city councilmen have taken a vote of no confidence in Jennings Mayor Gary Johnson.

The symbolism reflected in the flag includes perseverance, sacrifice, family, courage, prosperity and justice.

Blues music and the Mississippi River go hand in hand.   On the Blues Cruise with the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, you can celebrate the sound of St. Louis […]

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"I will not allow leftists to put their ideology over the health and well-being of our children," ​Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a tweet on Wednesday.

The Lincoln County sheriff's deputy was kept in the hospital overnight for observation.

SATE (Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble) re-tells Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream imagining if the Mechanicals were rehearsing a play about the star-crossed lovers Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius. Meanwhile, Puck, […]

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City Winery St. Louis Presents Albert Castiglia  live in concert on Thursday, August 24th at 8 PM   “It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America’s newest King of […]

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