In The Lou – Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Partly cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon.
High: 86° | Low: 68°
Rain: 31%
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 8.6 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:06 a.m. | Sunset: 8:06 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🚗 Multiple Vehicles Burned in Clayton Overnight: Police are investigating suspicious fires that torched at least three vehicles around 3 a.m. Tuesday on Westmoreland Avenue. No injuries were reported, and the Bomb and Arson Unit is assisting in the case.
🚓 Man Killed in Solo Crash in St. Charles County: A man in his 60s died Monday after crashing on Jungs Station Road, knocking over power lines; no other injuries were reported.
💊 $750K in Drugs Stolen in Pharmacy Heist: Four Houston men were arrested in Arkansas after allegedly stealing over 26,000 pills, including morphine and OxyContin, from a Maryland Heights pharmacy on July 31.
🥫 USDA Sends Funds to St. Louis Area Foodbank: The St. Louis Area Foodbank in Bridgeton will receive federal funding as part of a $230M USDA initiative to combat food insecurity, supporting local pantries and sourcing from Missouri and Illinois farmers.
🎒 SLPS Hosts Back-to-School Block Party: St. Louis Public Schools will hold a community event Tuesday at district HQ as families express concern about tornado recovery, transportation, and potential school closures.
🛡️ Salvation Army Opens Anti-Trafficking Drop-In Center: A new St. Louis drop-in center offers trafficking survivors hot meals, showers, medical care, and counseling in a confidential setting as part of a long-term recovery initiative.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 6:45 PM
Jessie Murph (Worldwide Hysteria Tour) – The Factory | 7:00 PM (doors)
Bay Faction with Keep (New Perfection Tour) – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM
Skerryvore – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Scheana Shay (My Good Side Tour, A Live Memoir Experience) – Delmar Hall | 7:00 PM
🎟️ Events
City of Laughs with T.K. Kirkland – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
National Book Award-Winning Novelist Jason Mott: People Like Us – St. Louis County Library | 7:00 PM
Brews 'n' Clues Trivia Night – International Tap House (Soulard) | 8:00 PM
Stone Trivia – Felix's Pizza Pub | 7:00 PM
Tower Grove Farmers' Market (Tuesdays) – Tower Grove Park | 4:00 PM
Sunrise Yoga in Kiener Plaza (FREE) – Gateway Arch | 7:00 AM
Yoga Class – The Heavy Anchor | 6:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.69 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO (Updated: 6:45 AM)
📜 This Day in History
🌍 1960 – Burkina Faso Declares Independence: Formerly known as Upper Volta, Burkina Faso gained independence from France, ending over 60 years of colonial rule and adopting a name that means “Land of Incorruptible People.”
🚀 1930 – Neil Armstrong Born: The future first man on the Moon was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio—his 1969 lunar step would become one of the most iconic moments in history.
👑 1100 – Henry I Crowned King of England: Following the death of his brother William II, Henry I ascended to the English throne, becoming known for his administrative reforms and consolidation of royal power.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 5
James Gunn (1966) – American writer, director, and actor best known for helming Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films and serving as co-chair of DC Studios.
Robert Woods Bliss (1875) – Diplomat, art collector, and philanthropist who co-founded the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, a renowned center for Byzantine and pre-Columbian studies.
John Webber (1965) – Jazz double-bassist who has performed with legends like Johnny Griffin and George Coleman, making a name for himself in the modern jazz scene.
Song of the Day
"Hysteria" by Def Leppard
Today in 1979, Def Leppard signed to Phonogram records with an advance of £120,000 pounds ($180,000) giving them a 10% royalty on 100% of sales for the first two years.
National Day's - August 5
🩲 National Underwear Day – A celebration of what’s underneath it all, this day promotes body positivity and the comfort (and confidence) that comes with the right pair of undies.
🦪 National Oyster Day – A celebration of the briny delicacy, this day honors oysters in all their varieties including raw, grilled, fried, or baked.