In The Lou – Monday, July 21, 2025
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🌤 Today’s Weather
Thunderstorms this morning, then cloudy skies this afternoon. Winds light and variable.
High: 87° | Low: 74°
Rain: 100%
Humidity: 77%
Winds: 6 mph
Max UV Index: 10.3 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:53 a.m. | Sunset: 8:21 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚗 Deadly Crash on I-270: One person was killed early Monday morning after a vehicle overturned into a ditch on I-270 near Bellefontaine Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.
🌧️ Heavy Rain Briefly Cools Heat: Overnight storms dumped 2–6 inches of rain across the region, causing flash flood concerns through daybreak. A brief cooldown Monday won’t last long, with extreme heat returning midweek.
🌡️ Dangerous Heat Continues: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday, with highs above 95° and heat indices topping 105° in the St. Louis area. Scattered storms may bring slight relief by the weekend.
⚾ Suárez Powers D-backs Past Cards Again: Eugenio Suárez homered twice off Miles Mikolas as the Diamondbacks completed a sweep of the Cardinals, who have now lost 11 of their last 15 and continue to struggle with early deficits.
🍝 Gallagher’s to Become Geno’s: Waterloo’s longtime downtown restaurant Gallagher’s will be rebranded as Geno’s Trattoria & Chophouse under new ownership from the Hines Hospitality Group, known for Roberto’s and Zanti’s.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Good Vibes Only Tour: Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul w/ DaBaby – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 6:30 PM
ABSOLUTE ELSETOUR NORTH AMERICA 2025: Blood Incantation w/ Krallice – Delmar Hall | 7:00 PM
Evita – The Muny | Through Jul 24 | 7:00 PM
🎉 Events
Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic, $1 Hamm’s Mondays – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM | Free
The Lab – The Improv Shop | 7:00 PM
Psycho Storm Chaser – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 7:00 PM
Love Island Watch Party! – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 8:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.59 at ZX | 15302 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO
📜 This Day in History
⚔️ 1798 – Battle of the Pyramids: Napoleon's Army of Egypt defeated Murād Bey’s forces using the innovative divisional square tactic, securing a major victory near Cairo during the French Egyptian campaign.
🖋️ 1899 – Ernest Hemingway Born: Legendary American writer Ernest Hemingway, known for The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms, was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on this day.
🚀 2011 – Final U.S. Shuttle Lands: NASA's space shuttle program officially ended as Atlantis completed its 135th and final mission, touching down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 21
Demetrious Johnson (1961) – A former NFL safety, Johnson played for the Detroit Lions before becoming a community leader and youth advocate in his hometown.
George Pearse Ennis (1884) – A distinguished painter and muralist, Ennis was known for his vibrant watercolors and contributions to American modernist art in the early 20th century.
Perry Werden (1865) – One of baseball’s early power hitters, Werden played and coached during the late 19th century, becoming a standout slugger known for his towering home runs in the pre-modern era.
National Day's - July 21
🐾 National Get Out of the Doghouse Day – This lighthearted holiday encourages making amends and rebuilding trust in relationships, whether with a partner, friend, or family member.
🌟 National Be Someone Day – Founded in 2021 by Project Harmony, this day challenges each of us to take 10 seconds to make a difference in a child’s life and raise awareness about child abuse prevention.
🍟 National Junk Food Day – A guilt-free excuse to indulge, this day celebrates all things salty, sweet, and satisfying, from chips and candy to pizza and soda.