Amber McLaughlin Is Next on Missouri's Execution List
The state plans to execute McLaughlin, a trans woman, on January 3
By Ryan Krull
Drugs for Lethal Injection Are Hard to Come By, But Missouri Persists
As corporations shy from facilitating the death penalty, the results include botched executions and increased secrecy
By Kathy Gilsinan
Vol. 46, No. 48
VIDEO: Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler Hate Cries Over Gay Marriage
She urged her colleagues to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act, which passed soon thereafter
Witness to an Execution: A Friend Recounts Kevin Johnson's Last Moments
Johnson’s former elementary school principal Pam Stanfield witnessed the last moments of Johnson's life
By Pam Stanfield
Andoe's Society Page: Barbara Clark and Geoff Story Showcase Historic Elsah
An RFT cover story became a reason for friends to gather across the river
By Chris Andoe
Return Steve's Hot Dogs' Stolen Yoda Statue, You Must
The restaurant has encouraged the thief to return the Jedi Master, no questions asked
Illinois Auctioning Off Hundreds of Unclaimed Items Just in Time for the Holidays
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better bargain on eight pocket knives for that special someone in your life
By Daniel Hill
St. Louis Battlehawks Unveil New Jerseys
The jerseys nod to the city's history of jet aircraft manufacture and to the Gateway Arch
By Benjamin Simon
Maryland Heights Police Shoot and Kill Man Outside Dave & Buster's
The 48-year-old charged detectives with an "edged weapon," police say
St. Louis Mayor Signs Order Creating Reparations Commission
The nine-member commission will explore solutions to St. Louis' turbulent racial history
By Monica Obradovic
RFT Asks: Who Are the Dancing Santas?
A hip-hop workout class dons Santa costumes to perform at red lights during the holiday season
17-Year-Old To Be Tried As Adult in St. Louis Cab Driver's Shooting Death
Federal prosecutors accuse Trishawn Jones of a cold-blooded killing after robbery
St Louis Residents Can Weigh-In on Possible Aldermanic Raise
A proposal would raise the pay of the new, smaller board to $72K
So St. Louis: Elected Official Braves Traffic, Saves Old Man
An anonymous story about something that could only happen in the Gateway City
By Anonymous
St. Louis City and County Settle Jail Death for Undisclosed Sum
The family of DeJuan Brison, 26, alleged he should have been on suicide watch
Critical Funding For St. Louis Streets Delayed By Communication Issues
The mayor's office and Alderwoman Sharon Tyus blame each other for a two-year lag in essential streets and forestry funding
Family Sues Over Deadly 2019 Police Shooting in Dark Carondelet Alley
The lawsuit raises questions about police planting evidence and whether the suspect had a weapon
Woman 'Rammed' to Ground by St. Louis Police Seeks $177K at Trial
Laura Jones, 68, sued over an incident captured on video on the first day of the Stockley protests
'They're Not Recycling': St. Louisans See Blue Bins Dumped as Trash
The city claims it's only combining garbage with recycling in cases of 'contamination.' Witnesses disagree
Out of Prison, Former Missouri Inmates Fight For Lamar Johnson
Two of Johnson's friends and former fellow inmates found mercy. Now they say it's his turn.
Hazelwood Schools Want All Properties Tested for Radioactive Contamination
The school district wants to secure financial support for testing and, if necessary, cleaning up the properties
By Mike Fitzgerald
Thieves Leave Fenton's Friar Tuck with Warm Beer
Copper thieves hit the liquor store, destroying its refrigeration units
VIDEO: Kia Stolen While Being Repaired After an Attempted Theft
The unlucky car was stolen from a dealership lot in south county
St. Louis May Be Getting 8 Inches (The Unsexy Kind) Next Week
Or maybe nothing. You know, usual Missouri weather things
By Jenna Jones
Customer Shoots St. Louis KFC Employee After Corn Dispute
To one man's rage, the Central West End KFC was out of corn on Monday. An employee paid the price
Hidden Valley Ski Resort Delays Opening Over Warm Temps
It's been unseasonably warm this December, and the St. Louis-area resort can't make snow
By Sarah Fenske
Guaranteed Basic Income Bill Wins Approval From St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Over 400 St. Louis Public Schools families in need could receive $500 a month for 18 months
Hartmann: Vicky Hartzler's Crying Shame
Through tears, she glorified “traditional” marriage by hating on same-sex love
By Ray Hartmann
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: December 8 to 14
Our picks for the must-see shows of the next seven days
By Joseph Hess
Genre-Blending Punk Lady Apple Is One of St. Louis' Most Exciting New Bands
With its mix of R&B, punk, rock & roll and more, the group has quickly made a name for itself
By Delia Rainey
Rapper Smino Misses St. Louis, So He's Returning for Kribmas
The world-renowned artist will return to St. Louis for his fifth annual concert, Kribmas, on December 18
Janet Jackson Announces St. Louis Tour Stop
The "Together Again" tour will bring Jackson and rapper Ludacris to Enterprise Center
By Alex Washington
Review: Logan Ely's Press Is a Smashing Success
The Fox Park smash pizza restaurant defies labels.
By Cheryl Baehr
Burger 809 Will Close on December 23
The future of the burger operation, currently located inside Bluewood Brewing, is uncertain
Clara B's Kitchen Table Is Moving to a Larger Space
The Belleville restaurant will share the building with local roaster LongStory Coffee
Hello Juice Is Redefining Healthy Eating, One Smoothie at a Time
The local brand wants to appeal to people from all walks of life
Chaifetz Arena To Host Inaugural Taco and Margarita Festival
The festival will bring margaritas, a taco-eating contest and live wrestling to St. Louis
First Look: Wright's Tavern in Clayton Celebrates Steakhouse Classics
Industry veterans Matt McGuire and Cary McDowell created the restaurant they longed to dine at
The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, December 8 to December 11
Lovers Yoga, Rudolph at the Fox, Santarchy and more
By Riverfront Times Staff
Knit for Eight Hours Straight at Craft Alliance’s Knit-Along
Beginners and longtime yarnsmiths are all welcome
Catch St. Louis Podcaster Mollie Amburgey Live
The host of the This is Casually Mollie takes over the Golden Hoosier on Wednesday
From a St. Louis Studio, Legacy Interviews Captures Family Stories
Podcaster Vance Crowe conducts interviews on video for people aiming to preserve their life stories
Motherhood Shocked Missouri Photographer [PHOTOS]
Angela Shaffer explores the tension and tenderness of motherhood in her Sheldon exhibit
By Jessica Rogen
New Family Guy Episode Hilariously Bashes Josh Hawley
The animated series calls back to Hawley's cowardice during the Capitol insurrection
RFT Asks: What Is St. Charles' Christmas Traditions?
The festivities take over St. Charles' Historic Main Street each holiday season