In The Lou – Saturday, September 6, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Abundant sunshine.
High: 77° | Low: 51°
Rain: 2%
Humidity: 48%
Winds: 10 mph
Max UV Index: 7.1 (high)
Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. | Sunset: 7:22 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🧍♂️ St. Charles Student Missing: Logan Hummel, 18, a St. Charles Community College student, has been missing since Sept. 3; his vehicle was found on Veterans Memorial Bridge with his phone and wallet inside, and police are asking anyone with information to call 636-949-3000.
✊ CVPA High School Walkout: Dozens of students protested gun violence Friday outside Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, urging stronger school safety measures following last week’s deadly shooting in Minneapolis.
🐕 O’Fallon Dangerous Dog: Police warn residents of a dark-colored Bull Terrier mix that attacked three people Friday morning; the public is advised not to approach and to call (636) 240-3200 with tips.
⚡ Jefferson County Wire Thefts: Two men face felony charges for stealing communication wires, affecting hospitals and 911 centers, while Spectrum offers up to $25,000 for tips leading to arrests.
✈️ Sen. Hawley Backs Boeing Strike: U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley supports striking Boeing union workers in St. Louis, urging management to negotiate fairly amid disputes over pay and working conditions.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Pantera – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | 7:00 PM
Sexyy Red & Friends – Back 2 School Bash – Enterprise Center | 8:00 PM
Ruthie Foster – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Loni Love – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Mass Arrest, Breakmouth Annie, Comrad, Mid Tempo Death March – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
🎟️ Events
Schlafly Beer’s Art Outside – Schlafly Bottleworks | 11:00 AM (Through Sep 7)
2025 Saint Louis Art Fair – Downtown Clayton | 10:00 AM (Through Sep 7)
Confluence Music Festival & NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs – World Wide Technology Raceway | 2:00 PM (Through Sep 7)
FREE 4 ALL STL – Grand Center | 6:00 PM (Through Sep 7)
Northside Trap Run 5K & Festival – North St. Louis | 8:00 AM
⚾️ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants – Busch Stadium | 6:15 PM
Mizzou vs kansas — Faurot Field | 2:30 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.62 at ZX | 2854 US-67, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
1901 – William McKinley Fatally Shot: U.S. President William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States (1897–1901), was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and died eight days later.
1995 – Cal Ripken, Jr. Breaks Consecutive Games Record: American professional baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game, surpassing Lou Gehrig’s record that had stood for more than 56 years.
2019 – Robert Mugabe Dies: Zimbabwean politician Robert Mugabe, longtime ruler of Zimbabwe as prime minister (1980–87) and president (1987–2017), died at the age of 95.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – September 6
Chris Schuler (1987) – American soccer player from St. Louis who played professionally in Major League Soccer.
Milton Prell (1905) – American businessman from St. Louis known for his ventures in the hotel and casino industry.
Shags Horan (1895) – Professional baseball player from St. Louis who competed in early 20th-century leagues.
Song of the Day
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
On this day in 2001, American band Earth, Wind & Fire announced that Viagra would sponsor their forthcoming 30th anniversary American tour.
📚 NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY | September 6
A day to celebrate the joy of reading, NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY encourages people to pick up a book, explore new stories, and dive in. Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or a favorite childhood classic, take time today to enjoy the magic of reading.