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Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
Cardinals News: 7 notable players who were drafted 7th overall
For the first time in 26 years, the St. Louis Cardinals were granted a draft pick in the top seven of Major League Baseball's amateur draft that was held this past weekend. With that pick, they chose shortstop JJ Wetherholt out of West Virginia University. Wetherholt has been touted as...
Crews battle intense fire in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Fire crews battled an intense fire at a north St. Louis home Wednesday morning. The fire happened around midnight on San Juan and Christian and the home had flames coming from the second floor. Authorities told First Alert 4 crews the home was...
South St. Louis businesses hit by smash-and-grab burglaries
ST. LOUIS – Police are investigating reported smash-and-grab burglaries at neighboring businesses early Wednesday morning in south St. Louis. The incident took place on the 2800 block of Cherokee Street between Oregon and California Avenues in the Benton Park West neighborhood. Police say someone smashed the front doors of the Taqueria El Bronco restaurant and […]
Video: In Rehearsals for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
Next up at The Muny is Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. It will star: Adam Heller (Tevye), Jill Abramovitz (Golde), Samantha Massell (Tzeitel), Hannah Corneau (Hodel), Emerson Glick (Chava), Clay Singer (Perchik), Andrew Alstat (Fyedka), Max Chernin (Motel), Jeremy Radin (Lazar Wolf, u/s Tevye), Cheryl Stern (Yente), James A. Butz (Constable), Max Chucker (The Fiddler), Bob Amaral (Rabbi), Ben Rosenbach (Mendel), Price Waldman (Mordcha), David Perlman (Avram), Jerry Vogel (Nachum), Ellie Schwartz (Shprintze) and Zoe Klevorn (Bielke). Members of the ensemble and swings: Ze’ev Barmor, Jonathan Bryant, Michael Bullard, Derek Ege, Mathew Fedorek, Blair Goldberg, Susan J. Jacks, Michał Kołaczkowski, Barrie Kreinik, Erica Mansfield, Nick Nazzaro, Nick Raynor, Caitlin Stebelman, Zoe Vonder Haar and Annie Zigman. The company will be joined by the Muny Kid and Teen Youth Ensemble.
13-year-old St. Louisan packs her bags — and bass — to study at Juilliard
When Lyric Green learned that her friend and school orchestra’s only bassist was moving away, the reality that the orchestra would be missing its heartbeat didn’t sit right with the then 12-year-old. “I didn't want us to just have that empty spot on stage because usually bases help...
Tech’s Brodersen selected by Cardinals in 15th round of MLB Draft
Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications and Staff Reports. Louisiana Tech pitcher Sam Brodersen was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as the 441st pick (round 15) on day three of the 2024 MLB draft. Tech has now had three consecutive years of a pitcher being selected in the MLB...
Changing the industry: How four librarians are gaining strides and shaping the future of librarianship
Librarians Tammie Busch, Jacob Del Rio, Lora Del Rio and Elizabeth Kamper are aiming to diversify the librarian workforce in terms of age and race. Together, these librarians have developed and maintained a program called Diverse Librarianship Career Training and Education for the past three years. The program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
S. M. Wilson & Co. selects Yazbec as president
After a year-long search, S. M. Wilson & Co. has named Michael Yazbec as its next president. Yazbec brings more than 35 years of operations and management experience in the A/E/C industry and joined the team on July 8, 2024. Yazbec was selected for the successful leadership and interpersonal qualities...
Missouri Minute: Jeff City businesses concerned about road work; Coast Guard to open STL office
A fungal disease present in about one-fifth of Missouri counties this year raises questions for the state's corn harvest. The crop faces risks from tar spot, a disease capable of severely inhibiting both the quantity and quality of a harvest. But corn farmers in the state continue to learn from previous seasons and find workarounds to take full advantage of yield potential. In Jefferson City, business owners are concerned that the newly started road work restricting vehicles on U.S. 54 will impact traffic. Plus, as Major League Baseball marks the ceremonial midway point of its season with the All-Star Game, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals both have seen sizable swings in attendance. Keep reading to catch up on all the day's Missouri business news.
The Cardinals need a starter, but a frontline option isn't available
The trade deadline is less than three weeks away, and it's a crucial one for the Cardinals. While they've played much better since May 12, there are obvious holes in the roster, and almost every area of the team needs to be addressed. They need a right-handed bat, a reliever, and a starter that gives them a chance to win in the playoffs and go next to Sonny Gray.
Bishop Eustace's Ian Petrutz selected by St. Louis in 2024 MLB Draft
Ian Petrutz, a Mantua native and 2021 Bishop Eustace Prep graduate, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 12th round (352nd overall pick) of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Petrutz finished his junior season at the University of Alabama where he started in 57 games and...
The Emergence Of Alec Burleson’s Hitting In 2024
Has Alec Burleson’s hitting in the 2024 season cemented him as one of the MLB’s best under 26?. During the St. Louis Cardinals final game before the All Star Break, he took a high, floating changeup from Jameson Taillon and sent it just over the right field wall, trotting the bases for his 17th home run of the season and tying Nolan Gorman for the team lead in that category. Although the Cardinals would go on to lose that game to the Cubs 8-3, Burleson ensured that Cardinals fans got a final reminder of his importance to the team’s offense and the impressiveness of his 2024 campaign.
A Jewish day school hired a former ceasefire activist. Then came the backlash.
Tasha Kaminsky figured her politics might be a concern for the Jewish day school she was applying to work for. So on her first call with a recruiter, she brought it up. “I was like, ‘Hey, just so you know, I’ve been very vocal about wanting a ceasefire,’” Kaminsky said in an interview with the...
Night and day: Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak deserve credit for Cardinals rotation
Many have questioned the St. Louis Cardinals' leadership in recent years, headlined by manager Oli Marmol and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. But regardless of how you feel about their decision-making process, it is hard to argue with the results they've yielded in 2024. After being as many as...
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