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Man Fatally Shot in North St. Louis Liquor Store
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – A man was killed after he was shot inside a north St. Louis liquor store late Sunday. Police say a man cut in line at the PX Liquor Store in the 49-hundred block of Natural Bridge,...
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ESL Packaged Liquor Sales Cut Short
EAST ST. LOUIS, Il. (KMOX)-In an effort to reduce crime, violence and noise in his city, East St. Louis’ Mayor has issued a new edict to the city’s packaged liquor stores. Alvin Parks sent out a fax...
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No Liquor Sales After 1:00 AM in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOX) – Weekend shootings near two liquor-selling establishments in East St. Louis have city mayor Alvin Parks taking action. “We have suspended the licenses of the two affected...
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East St. Louis Bar Could Lose License Over Fatal Shooting
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOX) – A fatal shooting outside their front door could cost the owners of an East St. Louis bar their liquor license. 31-year-old Antyan Thomas was gunned down early Monday...
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Durbin Turns Up Heat Over Curfew for East St. Louis Nightclubs
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOX) – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made a stop in East St. Louis Wednesday to renew his call for stricter curfews for bars and liquor stores in an effort to cut down on the violent...
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Liquor Store Worker Injured During Robbery Attempt
ST. PETERS, Mo. (KMOX) – Police in St. Peters are on the lookout for a woman who assaulted a liquor store employee during a botched robbery attempt. It happened just before 9 pm Saturday at the HR...
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Kan. Chamber To Support Loosening Of Liquor Laws
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Chamber of Commerce wants to allow the state’s groceries and convenience stores to sell wine, liquor and full-strength beer. Chamber vice president Kent Eckles says the...
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In Illinois, Mayors Oversee The Liquor
SPRINGFIELD, IL (IRN) – As voters head out to vote for mayor, they are also voting for liquor commissioner. Under Illinois law, the mayor is the liquor commissioner, though in some cities the task is...
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KC Burglar Stole More than 100 Bottles of Liquor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police are looking for a burglar who stole more than 100 bottles of liquor during five thefts at the same store. Sgt. Kevin Kilkenny says in each case, the thief...
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Alcohol Legislation Stalls in Mo. Senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores...
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Mo. Bill to Curb Welfare Fraud Sent to Gov. Nixon
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri welfare recipients would be barred from spending their cash benefits at casinos, liquor stores or strip clubs under legislation sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The House...
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Nixon Signs Bill Banning Use of Welfare Funds at Casinos, Strip Clubs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation Monday prohibiting welfare recipients from using those funds at liquor stores, casinos and strip clubs. (SB251) The newly signed...
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No Liquor at St. Louis Starbucks, Yet
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Starbucks plans to have more of its cafes sell beer and wine in the evenings. But, apparently not in St. Louis. Not in the near future, anyhow. On the heels of the company announcing...
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Honesty Bars: The Bars Where You Pay Whatever You Want
Credit: Flickr user Rob Ireton This article is from Thrillist Nation If you’ve ever stayed at a boutique hotel abroad, odds are you’ve come across a “Seriously, where on earth did the bartender go —...
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The World’s Best Classic Cocktails In The Bars That Invented Them
Credit: Ritz Paris This article is from Thrillist Nation There’s nothing better than kicking back on vacation with a classic local cocktail, and nothing worse than being interrupted by some blowhard...
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Life Plus 900 Months for Robber Who Paralyzed Victim
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOX) – The man who paralyzed a store owner during a robbery, and then robbed a store with the help of his niece, is going to federal prison for life, plus 900 months. In...
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Poll Shows Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Favorite Liquor Of Several States
ST. LOUIS (CBS St. Louis) – Missouri is one of 15 states where drinkers picked Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey to be their favorite liquor, reports MSN.com. That’s according to the makers of the drinking app...
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University City Seeking to Close Social House II
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO (KMOX) – University City officials are wasting no time trying to shut down the Social House II, which opened earlier than expected on Friday. City Manager Lehman Walker tells KMOX...
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Mystery Remains After Termination of Excise Commissioner
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – The Friday firing of longtime St. Louis Excise Commissioner Robert Kraiberg remained a mystery on Monday at City Hall. Mayor Francis Slay says Kraiberg’s termination was “a personnel...
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Several Businesses Caught Selling Liquor to Minors
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Il. (KMOX) – Six businesses in Fairview Heights Illinois are in trouble for selling liquor to minors. The businesses include: • Fortel’s Pizza • Randall’s Wines and Spirits • Hooter’s...
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