St. Louis County's Use of the Death Penalty Has 6 People on Death Row
As 3 face execution dates in 4 months, "Shadow of Death" considers Bob McCulloch's legacy
By Sarah Fenske
Kevin Johnson Has Grappled With His Guilt for 17 Years -- But He Doesn't Want to Die
He killed a Kirkwood cop in 2005. Now a grandfather, he's opening up to a journalist for the first time
By Monica Obradovic
Vol. 46, No. 43
Where to Find a Sample Ballot for the Midterm Election in St. Louis Today
Know before you go
By Jaime Lees
Missouri 'Venom Fest' Ends Early After Cobra Disappears
The missing Egyptian cobra is one of the most venomous in the world
By Ryan Krull
Drought Reveals New Portion of Popular Southwest Missouri Cave
As the midwest runs dry, we can all cool off in the Smallin Cave
Deadly Narcan-Resistant Drug Found in Missouri Prison
The coroner says that xylazine has been wreaking havoc elsewhere, and now it's in Missouri
Missouri Has Four Election Deniers on the Ballot
And three other candidates who have raised questions about the validity of the 2020 election.
Polls Show Support for Recreational-Use Marijuana in Missouri
The Emerson/Hill and SurveyUSA polls show 47 and 61 percent support, respectively
By Benjamin Simon
Most Statewide Elections Will Go Uncontested in Missouri Today
Nearly 57 percent of state legislative races won't have two major political party candidates
Meth Kingpin Accused of St. Louis Kidnapping Found Guilty
Trevor Scott Sparks ran a violent drug ring that sold more than 1,000 pounds of meth
Schmitt Happens: With Eric in the Senate, Who Will Sue Missouri’s Schools?
The AG has won the U.S. Senate race. Welcome to the Schmittshow
By Jenna Jones
Schmitt Beats Valentine, Keeping Blunt's Senate Seat for the GOP
The Republican AG has claimed the open seat being vacated by Roy Blunt
By Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull
Missouri Says Yes to Legal Weed, Approving Amendment 3
Amendment 3 passed with 53% of voters opting for it
Social Media Star Jess Piper Loses Bid for State Representative
The Democrat’s fundraising broke records, but money didn’t matter in the staunchly Republican district
By Jessica Rogen
Eric Schmitt Vows to Be a 'Fighter' Against Biden in Victory Speech
Missouri AG is headed to Washington, D.C., after victory over Trudy Busch Valentine
Chris Andoe Writes New Column for RFT Capturing St. Louis Society
Chris Andoe's Society Page will appear in the paper once a month
By Rosalind Early
Andoe's Society Page: Inside an Elevated Central West End Soiree
Tom Choinski and Steve Jewett's party inspired reflections about St. Louis' quirks
By Chris Andoe
A Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in St. Louis Tuesday
Catch a blood moon on Election Day morning
RFT Asks: 6 Questions for STL PoliticClips Founder Joshua Lawrence
The popular Twitter page posts videos from Board of Aldermen meetings
Irate Parents Question Jana Elementary Over Rezoning Plan
They accuse the Hazelwood School District of acting in secrecy and moving too fast
By Mike Fitzgerald
100 Pounds of Meth at University City Garage Leads to Guilty Pleas
After telling law enforcement "I sell drugs," defendant insisted he said "I sell dogs"
Pujols' 700th Home Run Ball Currently at Auction For a Mere $160,000
For roughly the price of a two-bedroom St. Louis house, you could own a piece of MLB history
By Daniel Hill
As Kevin Johnson Waits on Death Row, His Teachers Grieve
The Kirkwood educators who knew Johnson in his childhood are among his biggest supporters
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Flood Relief Support Is Monday
The relief is for damage from the St. Louis-area's record-breaking summer floods
So St. Louis: A Walk In the Rain Leads to Chance Encounters
An anonymous story about something that could only happen in the Gateway City
By Anonymous
St. Louis Dumpster Watch: Tennessee Avenue and Winnebago Street
An ongoing investigation into St. Louis' enduring but endearing trashiness
St. Louis County to Offer 'Fresh Start' for Those With Low-Level Warrants
A new virtual docket allows people to request new court dates without fear of arrest
Fake St. Louis Journalist Juan Thompson Headed Back to Prison
Thompson violated his supervised release twice over the summer
By Riverfront Times Staff
St. Louis Men Busted for Feeding the Homeless Will Appeal — Again
The suit argues being required to get a permit to hand out food to the homeless violates religious freedom
St. Louis Teen Killed Women 'For Sport,' Prosecutor Says
Prinshun McClain took the stand in his own defense, saying he did not commit two of the three murders he's accused of
Alleged Triple Murderer Prinshun McClain Guilty in 1 Slaying
Jury deadlocks on two other murders linked to alleged spree killer
Voter Suppression Is Alive and Well in Missouri, and It Must Stop
WashU students call for a new Voting Rights Act to protect our democracy
By Andrew de las Alas, Sonal Churiwal and Saish Satyal
Soulard Shooter Wins 'Not Guilty' Verdict in Third Trial
Jury finds that Christopher Endicott acted in self-defense in 2016 shooting outside Molly's
Former Nelly Producer Headed to Prison
Waiel “Wally” Yaghnam was sentenced to 3 years for a connection to a murder-for-hire scheme
Catalytic Converters Stolen From St. Louis Scrapper That Buys Catalytic Converters
It must be the most St. Louis crime ever to be committed
St. Louis' Downtown E-Scooter Ban Needs to End
The ban hurts tourism and businesses, and it is a greater hardship for those north of downtown than south
By Jake Haggmark
Albert Pujols' 700th Home Run Ball Sells for $360,000
The piece of MLB history was more than the median home price in St. Louis
Megan Green Wins St. Louis Board of Alderman President Race
The progressive beat out centrist liberal Jack Coatar for the top spot
Sam Page Defeats Mark Mantovani in St. Louis County Executive Race
The county council race has been bizarre at every turn
U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner Defeats Trish Gunby to Hold Congressional Seat
Gunby was a longshot candidate in the district Wagner has held for nearly 10 years
Hartmann: Just Say No to TIFs, Chesterfield Edition
One of St. Louis’ wealthiest suburbs is about to masquerade as blighted — because it can
By Ray Hartmann
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: November 3 to 9
Our picks for the must-see shows of the next seven days
By Daniel Hill and Joseph Hess
R.I.P. Dave Werner, One of St. Louis' Best Songwriters
A remembrance of the unofficial poet laureate of Maplewood by a fellow Chimp
By John Krane
Review: Clara B’s Kitchen Table Is a Stunning Homage to Scratch Cooking
Chef-owner Jodie Ferguson's restaurant lights up downtown Belleville
By Cheryl Baehr
St. Louis Standards: Gus' Pretzels Is Peak St. Louis — with a Twist
The iconic shop, run by the Koebbe family, has been serving pretzels since 1920
First Look: Koibito Poke Brings Healthful Poke Bowls to Des Peres
This is the first St. Louis area location of the chain, which was founded in Arizona by former Cardinals pitcher Todd Stottlemyre
St. Louis Restaurant Openings and Closings: October 2022
The month of October saw several new spots popping up around town
Move Over Cauliflower: Chicken-Crust Pizza Is the New Low-Carb Darling
Find ZeroCarb LYFE pizza crust in a Schnucks near you
Benton Park Cafe Will Reopen Under New Owners This Winter
The neighborhood staple faced an uncertain future after its closure this past April
Welcome Neighbor STL Brings Back Drive-Thru Supper Club
Nonprofit offers a 6-course Afghan lunch, prepared by local refugees
Grab Your Bougiest Pals: A Ski Chalet Experience Is Opening at Le Méridien
Practice your curling and get warm drinks and delicious bites at this weekend popup
The Best Things To Do in St. Louis During the Weekend, November 3 to November 5
SLIFF, Schlafly's Full Moon Festival, Laumeier After Dark and more
Missouri Bar Builds Massive Cornhole Board, Drunk People Rejoice
Its huge cornhole board is 10 times the size of a normal board
Actor Terry Crews to Visit St. Louis Elementary Schools This Week
The star will talk about his new book and give out free copies to school kids
Acclaimed Poet Ross Gay Visits St. Louis Monday
St. Louis County Library will host the author at the Ethical Society at 7 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner Brings Intrigue to St. Charles
Tompkins Riverside will present the interactive event on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Lock Up Your Lover: Jon Hamm to Interview Neil Gaiman in St. Louis
Mark your calendars for April 13 to catch the best book nerd duo ever
Review: The Good Ship St. Louis Is a Hauntingly Effective Immigrant Story
Upstream Theater’s world premiere play reveals the stories of refugees seeking a new home
By Tina Farmer
Winterfest Returns to Kiener Plaza This Weekend
The igloos for rent might be the coolest option in town for a winter date night
5 Best College Paper Writing Service for Any Student: A Detailed Review
By Sponsored by Neuvo Step
Missouri's Own Brings the Heat With Red Hot Riplet Pot Brownies
The cannabis confections deliver a roller coaster of flavors and a smooth, energizing high
By Thomas K. Chimchards
