In The Lou – Thursday, August 28, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Sunny to partly cloudy.
High: 83° | Low: 60°
Rain: 1%
Humidity: 40%
Winds: 5 mph
Max UV Index: 7.7 (high)
Sunrise: 6:27 a.m. | Sunset: 7:36 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚖️ Sheriff Nepotism Case: Lawyers for St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery say DNA evidence disproves Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s nepotism claim, arguing Montgomery and his deputy half-brother do not share the same father.
🚗 I-270 Crash: Northbound I-270 near Olive Boulevard was shut down for nearly two hours Thursday morning after a crash; all lanes reopened around 9 a.m.
✈️ Deadly Plane Crash: A California couple, Mark and Vickie Spelts, were killed when their Cessna C340 crashed and burned in a Mosby, Missouri, soybean field Wednesday; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
🙏 Forced Labor Indictment: Two religious leaders were indicted for running forced labor call centers in Missouri and other states, allegedly exploiting followers for over a decade and laundering $50M in donations.
🎰 Powerball Frenzy: The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $850M—the seventh-largest in history—sending hopeful players across St. Louis to line up for tickets despite 1-in-292M odds.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Diana Ross & Jon Batiste – The Muny | 8:40 PM
Gaelic Storm – Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
Aries Spears – Helium Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
Andre Ward – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Diesel In The Mix (Free w/ RSVP) – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
J. Taylor ft. Alma de Mexico – Love Bank Park | 6:00 PM (Free)
Anomaly w/ Mechanizm, Cheap Knives – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM (Free)
Darian Poe w/ Paul Niehaus IV Band & Big Mike Aguirre – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Denise Thimes – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Events
Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market – Rockwell Beer Garden | 4:00 PM (Every Thu)
U City Farmers Market in The Park – Heman Park | 4:00 PM (Every Thu, Free)
Paint Louis Art Show & Pre-Party – Fifteen Windows Gallery | 6:00 PM (Free)
Downtown Summer Nights – Kiener Plaza | 5:00 PM (Free, Every Thu)
Thirsty Thursday: Bogo Gin & Tonics – Das Bevo | 5:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour on the Dock – Riverboats at the Arch | 4:00 PM (Every Thu)
Decked Out Divas Cruise – Riverboats at the Arch | 9:00 PM
Skate Meetup (Carless Days) – Tower Grove Park | 6:00 PM (Free)
Shakespeare in the Park – Downtown St. Louis | 5:00 PM
Rooftop Yoga Series – Bud Deck at Budweiser Brew House | 6:30 PM
⚾ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Busch Stadium | 1:15 PM
Missouri Tigers vs Central Arkansas Bears – Faurot Field | 6:30 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.68 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
1963 – March on Washington: Some 200,000 people marched in D.C. for civil rights, highlighted by Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
1996 – Diana Divorce Finalized: Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 15-year marriage officially ended with a final divorce decree.
2020 – Chadwick Boseman Dies: Actor Chadwick Boseman, known for roles including Black Panther, died from colon cancer at age 43.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 28
Barbara Bodine (1948) – American diplomat and academic from St. Louis, known for her work in U.S. foreign policy and Middle East affairs.
Charlie Grimm (1898) – Baseball player, coach, and manager from St. Louis, notable for his long career with the Chicago Cubs.
Jamar Fletcher (1979) – Football player from St. Louis, defensive back and cornerback who played in the NFL.
Song of the Day
"The River Of Dreams" by Pearl Jam
Billy Joel started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'River Of Dreams.' Joel claimed most of the music came to him in his sleep, hence the title. The singers second wife, one time model Christie Brinkley, painted the album cover which was later voted worst album cover of the year.
National Day's - August 28
💭 National Thoughtful Day – Encourages kindness and consideration, inspiring people to do something thoughtful for others.
🍷 National Red Wine Day – Celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of red wine, from casual sips to fine dining.
🤖 National Power Rangers Day – Honors the iconic action heroes from the beloved TV series, inspiring teamwork and adventure.