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St. Louis Cardinals tickets don't fare well on resale market, report says
ST. LOUIS — Tickets to St. Louis Cardinals games are among the lowest-priced on the secondary market, according to a report released this week. Gametime, a last-minute ticket reseller, reports that the Cardinals have the third-lowest median ticket price on the secondary market, at $21 apiece. The Miami Marlins,...
Heavy Rains Soak St. Louis Region; Fire Station Is Flooded
NASHVILLE, Ill. — Heavy rains on Tuesday forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents of Nashville, Illinois, as floodwaters here threatened to overwhelm an 89-year-old earthen dam. While the barrier held fast, authorities planned to keep a cautious eye on the continuing downpour overnight. The Washington County Emergency Management...
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...
Winter Opera St. Louis seeks a Creve Coeur practice facility
Since the show must go on, what is more important than having a rehearsal venue?. That’s precisely what Winter Opera St. Louis General Director Gina Galati and her staff sought while eyeing the 13,134 square foot at 1283 Research Blvd. It’s located in the Lindbergh-Warson Industrial Center of the northeastern segment of Creve Coeur.
New restaurants and distillery open at Maker's Locale, inside the Delmar Maker District space
Situated along the stretch of Delmar Boulevard between Kingshighway and Union Boulevards, the Delmar Maker District recently welcomed several additions to Maker's Locale, its brand-new food and drink facility. DMD already included makers Third Degree Glass Factory, MADE Makerspace, Craft Alliance, MADE by Magic House and Art in Motion, but...
NPR’s Michel Martin returns to host ‘#Ferguson and Beyond' in St. Louis, Aug. 7
The community conversation with NPR's Morning Edition host will air on STLPR and nationally in August. Aug. 9 marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer. The killing sparked unrest, activism and demands for reform both locally and nationally. At a public event...
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.
Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
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.
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...
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 […]
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.
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.
St. Louis County Council vote on funding for senior tax freeze put on hold
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Tuesday, the St. Louis County Council decided to put on a plan to fund a property tax freeze for seniors. The bill could affect around 150,000 households. The money would go towards the infrastructure needed to implement the freeze that passed in 2023. That includes an additional $600,000 to the Department of Revenue’s Budget in order to hire staff and set up an online portal for applications.
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