St. Louis

Henry Shaw opened his botanical garden to the public on this day.

St. Louis Aquarium welcomes guests with new shows.

Josephine Baker was born on this day in St. Louis. In her time, she was a world famous dancer and jazz and pop singer. She was also a civil rights leader who defected to France, where she became a citizen in 1937.

Country crooner Jack Grelle switches gears for now on If Not Forever.

Could a hyperloop change our transit landscape?

Five people were killed by lightning in one day in St. Louis County. Four were Freshman girls at JFK High School in Manchester.

The founder of St. Louis, Pierre Laclède, was going downriver to New Orleans on this date when he died.

The little town of St. Louis was attacked by 1000 British and their Indian allies. At least 21 settlers were killed. If the British had won, would the Louisiana Purchase have happened? 

Today astronaut Tom Akers was born in St. Louis. He grew up in Eminence and graduated from Eminence High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1973 and 1975, respectively. Eventually Colonel Akers made four trips into space.

Almost 200 outlets will be opening in August, and cultivation can begin. Here’s what you should know.