WSJ downtown piece pushed St. Louis leaders to 'keep working,' but prompted new worries - Saint Louis news - NewsLocker (2024)

The piece, which focused on downtown's poor office and retail environment, prompted officials issue their own statements highlighting recent redevelopments.

Report find no evidence Riley Strain was overserved on night of his death

TABC agents interviewed several individuals, reviewed purchase records and went through video footage by businesses on that evening as part of their investigation.

Man pleads guilty in deadly hit-and-run near Ted Drewes

Matthew Nikolai, 17, and his family were crossing Chippewa Street walking toward Ted Drewes when he was hit and killed.

Spiders invade people's homes during heat waves, pest control experts say

Missouri's brown recluse and black widow populations are routinely found in homes during the summer, but sightings spike during the hottest days.

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St. Louis area closings and delays

If you are an administrator that needs to enter a closing into the system, go to ksdk.com/adminclose

Driver dies in crash after fleeing Granite City police, department says

Police said they stopped chasing the driver before the crash occurred. The driver's identity has not been released.

Pick-Your-Own Peaches at Eckert's Farm in Belleville

A portion of the Pick-Your-Own Peaches proceeds will be donated to support the local school district's needs, the farm said.

Old Atomic Cowboy property in The Grove to get new music venue, restaurant

Atomic by Jamo will be a “multi-room entertainment complex” that includes two event spaces, a co*cktail bar, nightclub and restaurant, a new release said.

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5 On Your Side sat down with new Police Chief Vincent Acevez of Webster Groves for his first television interview

Acevez is from Chicago and came out of retirement for this opportunity after more than two decades of experience. He says he's ready for the challenge.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here at the top picks from the TISL team

Today in St. Louis (TISL) gives you some ideas for weekend fun from June 28 to June 30.

Gordon Moore Park closed due to sinkhole; MSHA investigation underway

The Illinois State Geological Survey says more than 330,000 homes spread out across 201,000 acres are in close proximity to active or old mine works.

St. Louis food delivery driver recovering after being shot on the job by suspects who stole his car

Investigators said initially the victim thought he was just bruised, but when he got to a hospital, he realized he'd been shot in his back.

New research shows more than 270,000 cars in Missouri and Illinois have potentially deadly Takata airbags: Is your car at risk?

Every day in this country, there are 6.4 million cars on the road with defective Takata airbags, according to data from research company Carfax.

East St. Louis non-profit nearly finished with new neighborhood development

Lansdowne Up has been redeveloping the old Lansdowne Park area to bring more people back to the city.

New-to-St. Louis coffee chain not yet signed to Glen Carbon project

Dutch Bros has 800 locations in 16 states.

St. Louis County police seek man charged in toddler's fentanyl death

Alphonso Huntley was not yet in custody as of Thursday. Anyone with information on his location was asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department.

Cheesecake Factory could find new life in Chesterfield

It’s “very possible” that the Cheesecake Factory location in Chesterfield could be making a comeback despite the location’s pending closure, a developer said.

South St. Louis restaurant to shutter

The restaurant has served up savory Mexican fare as well as frozen treats since its April 2017 opening at 2738 Cherokee St. in the Gravois Park neighborhood.

'I've never heard someone scream like that before': 74-year-old woman robbed and assaulted inside Forest Park Saturday night

The woman suffered a minor arm injury and her car was returned later in the evening. A 16-year-old was taken into custody.

2 juveniles treated at hospital after shooting on Florissant parking lot

The Florissant Police Department said both children suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a single projectile.

Police searching for missing Ferguson woman

Anyone with information or seeing Latasha Lynch is asked to dial 911 or call the Ferguson Police Department at 314-522-3100.

Officer shoots at woman as she fatally shot herself, St. Louis police say

Police said the woman was in her 50s. No one else was injured.

St. Louis area schools: delay your kids' smartphone and social media use

Several dozen school districts and private schools gave the joint statement to parents and guardians.

Flooding upstate of St. Louis may cause Mississippi river to rise

Minor to moderate flooding forecast along Mississippi in St. Louis

Sierra Club workers authorize Tuesday strike; Missouri workers expected to participate

The Progressive Workers Union authorized the strike Wednesday night with an 82% approval.

Actress Jenifer Lewis earns spot on St. Louis Walk of Fame

The St. Louis native is being recognized for her roles in television, film and Broadway.

With more travelers expected at St. Louis airports this week, here are some travel tips ahead of July 4th

The increased travel comes as TSA expects to screen more than 3 million people nationwide on Friday.

St. Louis skies filled with rainbow clouds ahead of Pride celebration

The rainbows are thanks to small water droplets or ice crystals in the clouds, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said.

'We have a bear in Ballwin': Black bear spotted in Ballwin

The Missouri Department of Conservation is tracking the bear. You can help by reporting sightings in your neighborhood immediately.

The Ballwin bear has been spotted in Barnhart

The bear seems to be traveling south, which the Missouri Department of Conservation considers a good thing.