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Andy Richter, longtime onscreen sidekick for late night TV host Conan O’Brien, discusses his new oral history of the making of the classic Christmas film “Elf.”Explore more:Judge throws out some renewable energy requirements for Midtown St. Louis data centerListen to full episodes of St. Louis On The AirSubscribe to The Gateway Newsletter

As late-summer heat waves become more common in the Midwest — and college football seasons start even earlier in 2027 — athletes are at greater risk for heat-related illness and even death. So is everyone adjacent to the game: fans, cheerleaders, band members, dance team members, vendors and even mascots.Explore more:Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam and more showings at the 2026 St. Louis International Film FestivalSeized screening and Q&A presented by STLPR St. Louis Public Schools will close 9 schools next year despite calls to delay voteSubscribe to The Gateway Newsletter

“Hey Arnold!” debuted in 1996 and was known for its distinctive, jazzy score, created by a Missouri native. Three decades later, its creators are taking the music on the road, with a stop in St. Louis tonight.Explore more:Missouri native brings the jazzy music of ‘Hey Arnold!’ to St. LouisSt. Louis Public Schools plans to shutter 11 schools next year, introduce phased approach to restructuringSubscribe to The Gateway Newsletter

Rising costs of everything from construction to wages has taken a toll on the restaurant industry, threatening its viability. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sonal Churiwal reports entrepreneurs are turning to pop-ups locations as a cost effective alternative to brick and mortars.Explore more:Pop-up cafe model inspires St. Louisans as a financially safer and creative ventureForest Park’s Steinberg skating rink opens soon with year-round activitiesHow to recycle your political yard signsSubscribe to The Gateway Newsletter

For the first time since 2012, the GOP will not have a supermajority in the Missouri House and Senate. The outgoing House Minority Caucus Chair has thoughts on what the means for the body going forward.Explore More:St. Louis leaders are heading to Africa and will come back with a sister cityTake a bike ride to explore St. Louis' best craft breweriesThree days, 11 venues and 100 bands — Free 4 All festival returns to Grand CenterSubscribe to The Gateway Newsletter