Missouri House Committee Chair Wants to Defund Libraries
by Ryan Krull | Mar 22, 2023 | Local, Trending
Yesterday in Jefferson City, Representative Cody Smith (R-Carthage) announced that he wanted to remove all state funding for libraries in Missouri. Smith, who is the chairman of the House Budget Committee, has submitted revisions to the state’s proposed budget for next fiscal year, including taking the $4.5 million allocated for libraries and reducing that number to zero. Smith says he’s upset that library associations are suing to stop a law that went into effect in August that bans “explicit sexual material” from school libraries.
Sushi-Centric Sado Plans March 28 Opening on the Hill
by Sarah Fenske | Mar 22, 2023 | Local, Trending
For months, the building that’s soon to become Sado (5201 Shaw Avenue) has shown few signs of life — no “coming soon” or even a sign with the restaurant’s name on it. But looks can be deceiving: Behind the shuttered doorways of what used to be Giovanni’s, one of St. Louis’ most hotly anticipated restaurants has been taking shape. Next Tuesday, March 28, says Chef Nick Bognar, it will open its doors.
The St. Louis Man Who Invented ‘Soccer’
by Clayton Trutor | Mar 22, 2023 | Local, Trending
St. Louis is not to American soccer what Cooperstown, New York, is to baseball or Springfield, Massachusetts, is to basketball. The sport had already gained a foothold in the northeastern U.S. decades before a St. Louisan named Thomas W. Cahill became the primary force for the sport’s American emergence.
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: March 23 to March 29
by Daniel Hill | Mar 22, 2023 | Local, Trending
Jerry Cantrell w/ Thunderpussy 8 p.m.
Headless Bat Promises the Heavy Metal Pizza of St. Louis’ Dreams
by Jessica Rogen | Mar 22, 2023 | Local, Trending
Early in the pandemic, Rick Giordano was having a few socially distanced porch beers with his pal Kenny Snarzyk of the Crow’s Nest and musing about what St. Louis really needed. Their answer: a pizza joint where the duo could “play metal all the time.”
Missouri AG Gets Specific on Why Kim Gardner Has to Go
by Ryan Krull | Mar 21, 2023 | Local, Trending
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s quest to remove Kim Gardner from office continued today when he filed a 120-page amended petition in circuit court accusing the embattled circuit attorney of a litany of failures while in office, including a failure to prosecute a man who killed a seven-year-old. According to Bailey’s court filing, Gardner’s mismanagement has resulted in judges dismissing more than 2,700 cases. Gardner’s own office has dismissed more than 9,000 cases due to a lack of diligence, the amended petition says.
VIDEO: St. Louis Rocker Releases Doc of Near-Lost Record Release Show
by Steve Leftridge | Mar 21, 2023 | Local, Trending
In 2020, St. Louis roots rocker John Henry released an album, Out at Sea, just as the pandemic hit. After a series of delays, Henry was determined to find a way to play an album-release concert mid-pandemic.
St. Louis Bra Watch: Chippewa Street and Hampton Avenue
by Monica Obradovic | Mar 21, 2023 | Local, Trending
Date of sighting: March 2 at 7:46 a.m. Location: Chippewa Street and Hampton Avenue
Victim’s Child to St. Louis Serial Killer: ‘How Did You Live With this Secret?’
by Ryan Krull | Mar 21, 2023 | Local, Trending
In 1995, St. Louis County prosecutor Doug Sidel won a life sentence against Gary Muehlberg for murdering an acquaintance named Kenneth “Doc” Atchison whom Muehlberg lured to his house under the pretense of selling him a car. At the time, Sidel had no idea he was putting away an infamous serial killer. At the time prosecutors had no information tying Muehlberg to other crimes, a court spokesperson says.
Saint Louis Zoo Is Moving Ben the Bear to Texas
by Jenna Jones | Mar 21, 2023 | Local, Trending
Much like my exes, the Saint Louis Zoo has decided it cannot handle a strong-willed individual and decided to part ways with Ben the Andean Bear. Ben, who escaped his enclosure twice during his time in St. Louis, will be moved to a zoo in Texas. The zoo is citing his “unique personality” as a reason for the move, which is code for too much to handle.

Lucky Leaf Expo Coming to St. Louis, Missouri: A Chance to Learn and Connect in the Hemp and CBD Industry
by STL 420 News | Feb 19, 2023 | Local, Events, Trending
The Lucky Leaf Expo, a popular trade show in the hemp and CBD industry, is coming to St. Louis, Missouri, and it's bringing exciting opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts alike. From October 6-7th, the event will take place at the St. Charles Convention...

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- Missouri House Committee Chair Wants to Defund Libraries
- Sushi-Centric Sado Plans March 28 Opening on the Hill
- The St. Louis Man Who Invented ‘Soccer’
- The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: March 23 to March 29
- Headless Bat Promises the Heavy Metal Pizza of St. Louis’ Dreams
- Missouri AG Gets Specific on Why Kim Gardner Has to Go
- VIDEO: St. Louis Rocker Releases Doc of Near-Lost Record Release Show
- St. Louis Bra Watch: Chippewa Street and Hampton Avenue
- Victim’s Child to St. Louis Serial Killer: ‘How Did You Live With this Secret?’
- Saint Louis Zoo Is Moving Ben the Bear to Texas