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$119M plan for hotel tower in STL area has been dropped
Plans for a $119 million hotel tower in the St. Louis area have been dropped. Officials with the city of Clayton said Midas Enterprises is no longer pursuing plans to develop the hotel tower at the former World News site. Plans called for a 20-story, 319,359-square-foot building to be constructed...
Wildwood addresses concerns about Crestview Drive
Wildwood city officials recently addressed concerns raised about the Village Green plan using Crestview Drive as a walkway in its project. Residents along Crestview Drive have made it clear that they do not want the private street to be used for public access. At the Wildwood Planning & Zoning Commission...
Have you ever thought about making cicada scampi? Here’s how
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) – With two massive cicada broods surfacing this summer, many people are doing their best to avoid the insects. However, not everyone is trying to keep their distance. In fact, some are hoping to get enough of the insects to make a meal. KMOV...
Glendale High staff, school police officer recognized for saving life of choking student
On April 18, quick action on the part of staff saved the life of a Glendale High School student who was choking during lunch. The names of a school police officer and six members of the Glendale staff were called during the Springfield school board meeting Tuesday:. Josh Groves, principal;
Kirkwood High girls’ basketball coach Chris Carney resigns after one season
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Kirkwood High Athletic Director Joshua Stoeckl announced on Wednesday, Cobras girls’ basketball coach Chris Carney has resigned from his position to pursue another coaching opportunity. “We appreciate the work Coach Carney has done with our basketball program and for the support he has...
The Annex: Market, coffee spot, ice creamery and restaurant in one Webster Groves spot
For coffee enthusiasts seeking a new spot to try, the Annex in Webster Groves offers a warm ambiance and the stimulating aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The Annex aims to seamlessly blend the convenience of a coffee spot with the versatility of a grocery store. Right next door sits Half Pint at the Annex, accessible through either the front or a doorway connected to The Annex.
Bee-ing positive – how to support the bee numbers in our area!
Today is International Biodiversity Day and The Butterfly House stops by to show us how to support our bee friends. Learn about the variety of bees in our immediate area, how to be a pollinator supporter through the plants we put in the ground, and the types of sprays we won’t use because of their toxicity to the bees. There’s also a buzz around the insect of the season—cicadas! The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is having a Cicada Cooking Demonstration on Friday, May 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; first come, first served!
Burglar stole $20K in cash, goods from Jennings market: Police
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man is accused of breaking into a neighborhood market in Jennings earlier this month and stealing more than $20,000 in cash and merchandise. According to the St. Louis County Police Department’s probable cause statement, the break-ins took place in the early morning hours of May 9 on Hamilton Avenue.
Ellisville considers conditional use permit for drive-thru cannabis dispensary
Ellisville’s City Council recently held a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a new cannabis dispensary at the site of the former Steak 'n Shake, located at 16051 Manchester Road. The proposal aims to transform the long-vacant property into a comprehensive dispensary facility with a drive-thru service.
A historical marker now commemorates Clayton’s displaced Black community
Adrian Rice has been collecting photos and artifacts that tell the story of his family’s life in Clayton, which was home to a tight-knit Black community for 80 years. “I wanted them to be honored for the different and hard experiences that they had to endure during their lives,” Rice said.
Friends, Family Pay Tribute To Educator Killed In Kirkwood
Family members, friends, students and colleagues are remembering the life of an educator recently killed in a car crash in Kirkwood. Sarah A. Howell, 45, was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Big Bend and Geyer roads on May 4. She was an assistant principal at Confluence Academy-South City, a charter school in south St. Louis.
Ferguson man gets five years in prison in fatal shooting outside North County supermarket
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — A Ferguson man has been sentenced to five years in prison in the killing of a teenager outside a Country Club Hills supermarket in three years ago. Kenshawn Hubbard pleaded guilty last week to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Darren Santiago, 18, on Feb. 17, 2021, outside the Mally Supermarket at 7445 West Florissant Avenue.
Amazon warehouse employees in St. Peters file unfair labor practice charge against company
ST. PETERS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Amazon workers in St. Peters are accusing the company of surveilling them and preventing them from organizing. According to the Missouri Workers Center, STL8 warehouse workers filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Monday. A charging...
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