In The Lou – Monday, August 18, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds.
High: 97° | Low: 73°
Rain: 70%
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 8.8 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:18 a.m. | Sunset: 7:50 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚖️ Bailey Leaving AG’s Office: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will step down Sept. 8 to become co-deputy director of the FBI, marking the state’s fourth attorney general in just over eight years.
⚾ Yankees Sweep Cards: Cody Bellinger drove in three runs and Paul Goldschmidt had three hits as the Yankees beat the Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday in St. Louis, completing a three-game sweep.
⚽ City SC Falls in Chicago: Brian Gutiérrez scored in the 87th minute to lift the Fire past St. Louis City 3-2, handing City its 15th loss of the season despite goals from Tomas Ostrak and Marcel Hartel.
🍂 When Will Fall Arrive?: St. Louis typically sees its first true fall cold front between Sept. 10–20, with the first frost arriving by late October, according to FOX 2 meteorologist Chris Higgins.
🎟️ Events
Clipse – The Factory | 6:00 PM
Montaña w/ Vulture Vulture – The Sinkhole | 6:30 PM
Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic ($1 Hamm’s Mondays) – The Heavy Anchor | 7:00 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.59 at BP | 3995 Crusher Dr, O'Fallon, MO
📜 This Day in History
1920 – Nineteenth Amendment Ratified: Tennessee became the 36th state to approve the amendment—by just one vote—securing women the right to vote in the United States after a 72-year struggle.
1969 – Woodstock Ends: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, a landmark rock festival that drew nearly 400,000 fans to Bethel, New York, concluded after four days of music and cultural significance.
1992 – Larry Bird Retires: Legendary Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird, a three-time NBA champion and one of basketball’s greatest shooters, announced his retirement from the game.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 18
Chris Stowers (1974) – Major League Baseball outfielder who briefly played for the Montreal Expos.
Ewald W. Busse (1917) – Psychiatrist and educator, recognized for his pioneering work in geriatric psychiatry and medical education.
Max Factor Jr. (1904) – Cosmetics executive, who expanded the Max Factor brand into a global leader in beauty products.
Song of the Day
"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
On this day in 2014, Ed Sheeran's album X notched up eight weeks at No.1 on the UK chart, becoming the joint longest chart-topper by a male solo artist. The last man to achieve the feat was James Blunt for his 2005 collection Back to Bedlam.
National Day's - August 18
🍷 National Pinot Noir Day – Celebrates one of the world’s most elegant and versatile red wines, perfect for pairing with a variety of meals.
🌯 National Fajita Day – Honors the sizzling Tex-Mex favorite, from grilled meats and peppers to warm tortillas and all the fixings.
🥧 National Ice Cream Pie Day – A sweet tribute to the frozen dessert hybrid, combining the creaminess of ice cream with the crunch of a pie crust.