In The Lou – Thursday, July 24, 2025
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🌤 Today’s Weather
Sunny.
High: 97° | Low: 77°
Rain: 0%
Humidity: 43%
Winds: 11 mph
Max UV Index: 10.1 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:55 a.m. | Sunset: 8:19 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚓 Man Hospitalized After Police Chase Ends in Rollover Crash: A police chase in St. Louis County ended near I-70 and I-170 with a vehicle rollover, leaving one man on a stretcher and prompting a heavy response from multiple law enforcement agencies. His identity and condition have not yet been released.
🕶️ Pro Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71: Hulk Hogan, the WWE superstar who helped launch professional wrestling into pop culture fame, died Thursday in Florida after suffering cardiac arrest. Officials say there were no signs of foul play.
🎶 Whitaker Music Festival Canceled Amid Dangerous Heat: The Missouri Botanical Garden called off its popular Whitaker Music Festival due to extreme heat in the St. Louis region. Organizers say the decision was made to protect the safety of guests, volunteers, and performers.
💡 Heat and Rate Hike Strain St. Louis Residents: A 12% electricity rate increase is hitting St. Louisans hard as summer heat drives up power usage, with many residents struggling to keep homes cool without breaking their budgets. Consumer advocates warn utility costs are rising faster than wages or inflation.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Twangfest Day 1: John Moreland, Ryan Davis, The Roadhouse Band – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (doors)
Hell Hath No Fury Tour: In This Moment w/ Wargasm, Kat Von D, The Pretty Wild – The Factory | 5:30 PM (doors)
Glare – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
Nurse's Night Out with Greg "G" Williams – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Chesterfield Amphitheater | 6:30 PM
Liz Longley – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Harry Potter Movie Nights: The Deathly Hallows, Part 1 – Das Bevo | 7:00 PM
Evita – The Muny | Through Jul 24 | 7:00 PM
Decked Out Divas Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 9:00 PM
Somnuri w/ Willem Dafrend – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
Diana West: A Night with Dee Jazz – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Josiah Joyce & Drew Weiss – Evangeline's Bistro and Music House | 7:00 PM
Live Music in Kiener Plaza: Mark Harris – Downtown St. Louis | 5:00 PM
🎉 Events
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market – Rockwell Beer Garden | Every Thu | 4:00 PM
U City Farmers Market in The Park – Heman Park | Every Thu | 4:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | Every Thu | 4:00 PM
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres – Busch Stadium | 6:45 PM
Feminist Body Horror: In My Skin – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 7:00 PM
Costume Karaoke – Tim's Chrome Bar | 8:00 PM
Cup Night Thursdays – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 9:00 PM
Trivia at Urban Chestnut – Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery | 7:00 PM
NO CAP Comedy Showcase – Munzer Brothers Art Foundation | 8:00 PM
Horror Trivia Night – The Heavy Anchor | 7:30 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at ZX | 2854 US-67, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
⚖️ 1974 – Nixon Ordered to Release Watergate Tapes: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over the secret Oval Office recordings related to the Watergate scandal, a landmark moment in American legal and political history that led to Nixon’s resignation just weeks later.
🎬 1998 – Saving Private Ryan Debuts in Theaters: Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan premiered to critical acclaim, praised for its gripping realism and powerful storytelling. The World War II drama would go on to win five Academy Awards and redefine the war film genre.
🕵️♀️ 1917 – Mata Hari’s Spy Trial Begins: Dutch dancer and courtesan Mata Hari, accused of spying for Germany during World War I, went on trial in France. Her conviction and execution by firing squad later that year turned her into one of history’s most infamous female spies.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 24
🏃♀️ Madonna Buder (1930) – Known as the “Iron Nun,” this St. Louis-born Catholic sister became a world-renowned triathlete, competing in over 350 triathlons and setting records well into her 80s, inspiring athletes of all ages around the world.
🎸 Thom Donovan (1974) – A musician, songwriter, and producer from St. Louis, Donovan has worked across genres, releasing solo albums and collaborating with major artists while blending rock, pop, and ambient sounds into a signature style.
🏛 Maggie Carlton (1957) – A St. Louis native who became a prominent Nevada politician, Carlton served in both the State Senate and Assembly, focusing her legislative career on labor, healthcare, and education reform.
National Day's - July 24
✈️ National Amelia Earhart Day – Celebrating the pioneering aviator on her birthday, this day honors Earhart’s fearless spirit, record-breaking flights, and lasting legacy in aviation and women’s history.
🍟 National Drive-Thru Day – A salute to the convenience and speed of drive-thru service, from fast food to pharmacies, recognizing how this innovation has shaped modern on-the-go lifestyles.
👨👩👧👦 National Cousins Day – A heartwarming reminder to celebrate the special bond between cousins, who are often our first friends and lifelong confidants.