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St. Louis drivers say goodbye to smiling legend along I-270
SUNSET HILLS, Mo. — A pile of rubble is all that remains of a smiley face that once brightened the days of countless commuters along southbound Interstate 270. A boulder, painted with a smiley face and affectionately named "Rocky" by drivers who frequented the area, was recently destroyed by the Missouri Department of Transportation, a department spokesperson told 5 On Your Side. The large rock fell off a nearby bluff several months ago and came to rest near the roadway, being labeled as a hazard by the department. It was put on a list to be removed, but broken equipment delayed its destruction.
St. Louis area health officials closely monitoring spread of mpox
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis area health officials are closely monitoring the spread of mpox after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency. The World Health Organization issued a similar warning about COVID-19, but unlike the early days of COVID, an mpox...
Legal battle forcing downtown St. Louis business to move
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A legal battle is forcing a downtown St. Louis business to find a new location. In 2022, the London Tea Room moved from its store next to Tower Grove Park to a larger space on Locust Street. Now, a judge said they will have to find another spot.
St. Louis sheriff files for recount after narrow primary election defeat
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts has filed for a recount after losing by less than 1% in the Democratic primary earlier this month. Betts on Thursday filed a verified petition for a recount after he was defeated by Alfred Montgomery on Aug. 6. Montgomery defeated Betts by 256 votes with 45,464 votes cast, according to official election results posted to the city's website. The margin was within 1%, which is the required margin for a recount in a primary election in Missouri.
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
‘Dad, I can’t breathe’: Father credits mayor for saving his daughter’s life
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri father’s biggest nightmare became a reality when his daughter stopped breathing while they were out doing errands together over the weekend. Jarnell Dukes says his 7-year-old daughter suddenly stopped breathing last Sunday and the closest hospital was too far away. So, he...
The best food and drink events in St. Louis: August 23-25
One of St. Louis’s best events of the year is this weekend – Festival of Nations. People from all over the region will descend on Tower Grove Park to celebrate and enjoy cultures from across the world. Keep the party going with special ticketed dinners from Chef Heidi Hamamura or Chef David Kirkland.
Festival of Nations comes as the St. Louis region welcomes record number of immigrants
This weekend, dozens of international cultures will come together in Tower Grove Park at the Festival of Nations. The annual event brings thousands to the park for what’s known as the region’s largest multicultural gathering. The International Institute has planned the event in its current iteration since 2001, noting the city has hosted some similar multicultural event each year since 1934.
Music at the Intersection organizers tout expanded events ahead of St. Louis festival
Music at the Intersection is back for its third year — and the festival is bringing living legends and beloved local acts to the stage. Among this year’s performers are Chaka Khan, Black Pumas and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, Chris...
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