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Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its centennial

Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its centennial

By Erika Bolstad, Missouri Independent June 8, 2023

When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented the possibility of the automobile. In the 1930s, it served as an east-to-west escape route from the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression....

The Crestwood Schnucks as seen on Google Maps.

Crestwood Schnucks celebrating store renovation with customer appreciation weekend

June 6, 2023

The Schnucks in Crestwood is celebrating the renovation of the 67,000-square-foot store with a customer appreciation weekend. The Crestwood Schnucks, 9540 Watson Road, will host a customer appreciation...

Beth Templin gives advice to Cindi Templin during the latters physical therapy session on the ActiveStep at HouseFit in December 2018.

HouseFit, SAJE Senior Ministry partner for ‘ExerMoves’

May 25, 2023

SAJE Senior Ministry and HouseFit are partnering for a unique six-month exercise class. The program, "ExerMoves," is a community exercise program for older adults for the purpose of helping seniors...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Missouri bill would shift sales tax collection to car dealers

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent May 24, 2023

In a Columbia parking lot on the afternoon of May 17, there was a reminder of Christmas. It wasn’t leftover decorations or early preparations for a summer “Christmas in July” sale. It was the...

Azra Selimovic is requesting amended C-8 zoning to operate a tattoo shop in the shopping center at the intersection of Heege and MacKenzie roads, pictured above on Google Maps.

Tattoo parlor recommended by county Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 15, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted unanimously May 1 to recommend a tattoo parlor in the shopping center at the intersection of Heege and Mackenzie roads. The commission voted 8-0 at its May...

NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 12, 2023

The NAACP voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Crestwood after both parties reached a settlement agreement Friday. The NAACP sued Crestwood in April 2022 for the use of tax increment...

Bass Pro Shops opens in Sunset Hills

May 10, 2023

Dallas Hovis, above, points out the fish in the Bass Pro Shops aquarium to his dad, Alex Hovis, left, and sister, Carolina Hovis, at the May 3 grand opening of the new store in Sunset Hills at 3600 S....

One of the main features of the Sunset Hills Bass Pro Shops is a large aquarium and water feature that is stocked with native fish species.

Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills opens Wednesday

May 2, 2023

The new Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills opens tomorrow. Bass Pro Shops will celebrate the opening of its third St. Louis-area store May 3. The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store is located at the site...

A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills Bass Pro eyes May opening

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 27, 2023

The Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills, 3600 S. Lindbergh Blvd, is putting the finishing touches on its new store ahead of its grand opening sometime in May. Bass Pro announced in August 2021 that it would...

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 12, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings next week on three projects in South County. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the County Council Chambers at...

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