St. Louis News

Last week, the city of St. Louis shut down a homeless riverfront encampment that officials say had become a dangerous environment for the 24 people living there.

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and members of the Board of Aldermen are urging judges to get tougher on those who commit crimes with guns.

An off duty St. Louis City Firefighter rescued a man Sunday morning from the River Des Peres in south St. Louis.

His truck is being pulled from River Des Peres, after firefighters say the man behind the wheel, somehow lost control while driving on Courtois Street in south St. Louis.

Heil taught fiddle, banjo and the autoharp at the Homestead Pickin' Parlor in the early 1980s and performed for years with her husband and partner, Bob Bovee.

On the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Leland Avenue in The Delmar Loop of St. Louis sits Vintage Vinyl , a resale music shop with more than just vinyls.

Here's the latest wrap-up of assorted links and short local news items of interest: * Congratulations to Richard McDonnell and Clayton McDonnell, as their St. Louis based independent jazz label MAXJAZZ last weekend celebrated the 14th anniversary of its very first release.

A quick search of The Blind Eyes artist page on Facebook will reveal a barely hidden genre-proclamation of "Architecture Rock."

A teacher and student were arrested after a fight at a high school in St. Louis on Thursday.

Staff from the Department of Human Services worked with occupants of the area to determine needs and to provide resources.

St. Louis and the Gateway Arch reflected in the Mississippi River. A survey finds St. Louis to be the most sinful city in the U.S. Las Vegas might have the nickname "Sin City," but a new study says St. Louis, Mo.

Last night Garavelli's Banquets & Catering announced on its Facebook page that the restaurant will close its doors June 28. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the closing of Garavelli's Cafeteria.

A close-knit south St. Louis business district is in mourning following Thursday's workplace shooting.

Garavelli's Cafeteria announced on its Facebook page late Thursday that the restaurant, at 6600 Chippewa in south St. Louis, will be closing.

ST. LOUIS, June 5, 2013 -- With the help of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, the Veiled Prophet organization today announced big changes and new events for the 2013 VP Parade.

Here's something you probably don't know about the city of St. Louis - it's illegal to distribute or sell condoms unless you're a doctor or a pharmacist.

Mayor Francis Slay, St. Louis County executive Charlie Dooley, and officials with Lodging Hospitality Management on a chartered train car at Union Station on June 6. Chartered trains are a part of LHM's $50 million rehab plan.

ST. LOUIS * Police Major Joseph Spiess was among department brass who hit the streets after a particularly violent night this week, to help look for trouble.

Two men and two women were killed Thursday afternoon in an apparent murder-suicide at a health care business on Cherokee Street in south St. Louis, police said.

The dreaded St. Louis summer is upon us, and one of the only effective strategies to combat the soul-crushing humidity is to search out the nearest ice-cream parlor.