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Diata Crockett, Wanted for Murder of Baby Son, Surrenders to Police
A St. Louis dad who tried to shoot his wife and killed their baby son instead has surrendered to police, authorities say. Diata Crockett, 34, set off a manhunt through the metro area on Tuesday after...
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Ross Randolph Charged with Murder, Kidnapping in Deadly Dowtown Carjacking of...
A Metro East man was charged today with murder and kidnapping in the deadly downtown carjacking of a young mother and abduction of her baby. Ross Randolph, 19, of Belleville surrendered to police on...
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15-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Jamayha Luss Killing
A fifteen-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in January's killing of fourteen-year-old Jamayha Luss. Ja'Mare Stewart is facing counts of involuntary manslaughter in the first degree and armed...
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Study Calling Out SEMO for Offensive Tweets Gets Deleted (UPDATE)
Update: We updated this post at 2 p.m. to include a reply from SEMO. The university, which did not respond to our original requests for comment, has apparently been seeking to talk to College Stats,...
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Mikey Wehling Takes You to the Southside with Vandeventer's Trainyards and...
When Webster Groves native Mikey Wehling left St. Louis to study music at North Texas University in Denton, his education didn't come just from the faculty.…
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Even with Legalization, Kids Are Smoking Less Pot — And Doing Better Than Ever
Try not to freak: When it comes to smoking weed, the kids are actually doing alright. According to an unprecedented Washington University School of Medicine analysis of more than a decade's worth of...
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Dr. Dan Claims the Throne with Game of Thrones Pancakes
In the game of pancakes, you win or you die ... OK, maybe not really, but Dr. Dan the Pancake Man by all accounts is sitting on the Pancake Throne after his latest series of creations. On his YouTube...
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2 Must-See Music Shows in St. Louis This Week
Every week we compile all the best concerts and club dates in St. Louis. Here are our critics' picks for two shows you really don't want to miss; see our calendar for a complete roster. Silver Wings:...
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Dancers from Across the U.S. Are Coming to St. Louis for Spring to Dance This...
When you hear that a dance festival has companies from L.A., New York and every major dance hub in between flocking for a slot, you know it has to be a big deal. What could possibly make it even better?…
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8 Terrific Things to Do in St. Louis This Week
Rain or shine, this weekend is full of great things to do around town. Stuff your face with spanakopita — or see the amazing dance show that's drawn performers from all over the country.…
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Fitz's Now Has a Hard Root Beer — Its First-Ever Boozy Brew
If you like Fitz's root beer, you're really going to like this: the local soda company is releasing its first-ever hard root beer today. Fitz's Hard Root Beer, a collaboration between the University...
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Missouri Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal of Alesia Rivera, Charged in...
After serving more than two years in prison for a crime she claims police fabricated, Alesia Rivera's last chance for a reprieve was with the Missouri Supreme Court. This week, that chance was finally...
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Gunman in Deadly Downtown Carjacking Killed in Illinois, Police Say
The man wanted for killing a young mother during a carjacking in downtown St. Louis on Sunday was shot dead yesterday by federal agents and police in Illinois, authorities say. The man, identified in...
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The Dying of the Light Examines the Lost Art of Film Projection
Look at ads for any movie-related enterprise and you're likely to find strips of sprocket-holed film or metal reels. The logo for Wehrenberg Theatres, for example, shows two unwinding film reels.…
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Review: The Preston Brings Small Plates and Craft Cocktails to the Chase Park...
Eau Bistro, the Preston's predecessor in the venerable Chase Park Plaza hotel, was the epitome of style. With a bright palette of red and yellow, paisley banquettes and a contemporary American menu,...
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How Opera Theatre of St. Louis Turned Rushdie's Shalimar Into Opera
On October 17, 2015, in a church-turned-event-space that only recently had a tree growing out of it, an opera was being built. Shalimar the Clown, a new work based on the eponymous Salman Rushdie...
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The Hideaway Wants You to Drink Its Booze Before It's Too Late
The Hideaway is closing its doors after last call Thursday — but don't start freaking out just yet. The beloved south St. Louis bar's closure is strictly temporary.…
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Cafe Eau Is Now the Chase Club and Chasers Is Now Sidecar
This week, food critic Cheryl Baehr reviews the Preston, the new hotspot at the Chase Park Plaza. The place opened in February, replacing Eau Bistro, and Baehr praises its stylish good looks and...
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Newly Announced: Built to Spill, Guitar Wolf, Murphy Lee, Beth Hart and More
Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention. Page two contains our complete listing of new shows, so...
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St. Louis Restaurant Openings & Closings: May 2016
We lost some good ones this month. The Stratford Bar & Grill said goodbye, and the Hilltop served its last lunch on Friday (though it's still open for drinks throughout June).…
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