In The Lou – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Day:
Sun and clouds mixed. High 81°
Winds SE 6 mph.
Humidity: 39% | UV Index: 7 (high)
Sunrise: 6:37 a.m. | Sunset: 7:17 p.m.
Night:
A few clouds. Low 58°.
Winds SE 5 mph.
Humidity: 66% | UV Index: 0
Moon: Waning Gibbous 🌖Moonrise: 8:17 p.m. | Moonset: 8:45 a.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🍽️ Restaurant Raided by Feds Plans Quick Comeback – Golden Apple Buffet owners Guo Liang Ye and Da Jin Ye pleaded not guilty to federal charges of harboring illegal immigrants. ICE plans to deport some workers within seven days, but the family says they’ll reopen quickly once released on bond.
🏘️ Wildwood OKs $50M Project – Officials approved $3.3M in tax breaks for a 188-apartment complex with retail space and pickleball courts. Critics argue the development should proceed without incentives.
🚚 Stolen Korean BBQ Food Truck Returned – K-Bop STL’s food truck was recovered after being stolen over the weekend. The truck sustained $4,000 in damage, but the owners hope to have it back serving within three weeks.
🏚️ 138 Code Violations Close Douglas Manor – Residents of Douglas Manor Apartments in Webster Groves must vacate by week’s end after HUD deemed the property unsafe. Many longtime tenants are scrambling to relocate.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour – The Hawthorn | 7:00 PM (doors)
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglová (The Swell Season) – The Factory | 6:30 PM (doors)
The Heavy Heavy – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM (doors)
“Weird Al” Yankovic w/ Puddles Pity Party – Saint Louis Music Park | 7:00 PM
Off Book: The Improvised Musical – City Winery | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Events
Tower Grove Farmers' Market – Tuesdays | Tower Grove Park | 4:00 PM
Heavy Meadow: Improv & Comedy Showcase – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Sunrise Yoga (FREE) – Gateway Arch | 7:00 AM
See STL: The Hill – Missouri History Museum | 6:00 PM
USMNT vs. Japan Watch Party – Amsterdam Tavern | 6:30 PM
Mario Kart N64 Tournament – Up-Down STL | 7:00 PM
David Haynes (Martha’s Daughter) – Left Bank Books | 6:30 PM
Stone Trivia – Felix’s Pizza Pub | 7:00 PM
⚾ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants – Busch Stadium | 6:45 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the Area
$2.59 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
1976 – Mao Zedong, leader of Communist China, died, ending an era of absolute rule.
1998 – Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr delivered his report on President Bill Clinton to Congress.
1990 – Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi at the U.S. Open, winning his first Grand Slam title.
2015 – Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – September 9
Nathan Lee Graham (1968) – Actor, St. Louis native.
Jeff Cacciatore (1958) – American soccer player.
Bill Engeln (1898) – Baseball player.
🎵 Song of the Day
“Norman F**ing Rockwell!”* by Lana Del Rey
On this day in 2019, American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey was at No.1 on the UK chart with her sixth studio album Norman Fucking Rockwell! (abbreviated to NFR! in some releases). At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Album of the Year, while the title track received a nomination for Song of the Year.
🧸 NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY | September 9
Celebrate the comforting childhood classic first introduced in 1902 and beloved across generations.