St. Louis appoints third Poet Laureate
On Friday, St. Louis will welcome its third Poet Laureate. Jane Ellen Ibur, who will assume the role for the…
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Library updates services for the digital age
For those who love to read, the public library can be something of a magical place, a haven filled with…
National Guard in north St. Louis? ‘Unacceptable’, says Public Safety Director
A north side alderman is being criticized for his call for a military presence in the streets of St. Louis…
Lo-Fi takes over Cherokee Street
On Saturday, crowds gathered for the marathon that is the annual Lo-Fi Cherokee, a unique event that combines music, videography…
Week to honor crime victims begins this weekend
Kate Alexander knows the pain that a gunshot death can cause to a family member or friend of a victim.…
Former police officer sentenced in corruption case
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former St. Louis police officer has been sentenced to 30 days in federal prison for…
No surprises in Tuesday’s election
DOWNTOWN—As expected, incumbent Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed and all 14 Democratic candidates for aldermen easily won in Tuesday’s…
Setback won’t stop entertainer/politician C-Sharp
Hip-hop artist Cedric Redmon thought getting out and explaining his message might give him a chance of being elected alderman…
Police department wants chemical agent restrictions lifted
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge should end restrictions on when St. Louis police use chemical agents such as…
Election Results: Reed wins, 2 new school board members elected
The results are in. As expected, President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed has now officially won a fourth…
Restaurateur Vincent Bommarito dies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Vincent Bommarito Sr., owner of one of St. Louis’ most highly honored restaurants, has died. Bommarito…
Lo-Fi turns Cherokee into magical, musical backdrop
Any night of the week in St. Louis, it’s easy to venture out and find a cozy corner — or…
Museum’s treasures survive fire
COMPTON HEIGHTS—Thanks to quick rescue work by firefighters, some priceless documents on subjects ranging from Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara to…
FBI asked to look into hate group’s flyers posted on south side
TOWER GROVE—Flyers from a white supremacist organization that appeared across the 15th Ward in mid-March have been forwarded by city’s…
The Jaco Report, Ep. 11: Leader of Ethical Society of Police says ‘definitely racism’ in force
A 19-year veteran of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Force, homicide detective Sgt. Heather Taylor says she feels like she…
Two vie for one open seat on St. Louis Community College board
Two people with a close connection to St. Louis Community College are running for the Subdistrict 3 seat on the…