Fireworks, flash flooding and festivals: A look back at July 2024 photos by Post-Dispatch photographers
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Fireworks illuminate the sky in Alton
Ron Boles, left, Jimi Sinks, Christina Brown, and Luke Brown, all from Alton, look on as fireworks erupt during the Alton Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Liberty Bank Amphitheater in Alton. The fireworks display lasted 30 minutes and were shot off from the Missouri side.
Christopher Dunn is a free man
Christopher Dunn reunites with his mother Martha Dunn after walking out of the Carnahan Courthouse a free man on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. ºüÀêÊÓƵ Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore was instrumental in his release. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Firefighters extinguish vacant home fire in Greater Ville
A ºüÀêÊÓƵ firefighter prepares to step onto the roof of a vacant building on fire in the 4000 block of St. Ferdinand Avenue in the Greater Ville neighborhood on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Fireworks illuminate the sky in Alton
Harley Stogsdill, 6, from Alton, stands near his sister, Paisley Stogsdill, 8, while their brother Grayson Stogsdill, 4, runs by during the Alton Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Liberty Bank Amphitheater in Alton. The family arrived early to the celebration and set up their chairs atop of the hill overlooking the small amphitheater.
A day on the ice
Variety Kids Adventure Camper Paulina Marchenko, center, takes to the ice with fellow camper Morgan Miller, second from left, on Friday, July 19, 2024, during a summer outing at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Adventure camp counselors, in blue left to right, An Mei Duck, Lily LaChance and Maya Gold help them keep their balance. Sponsored by Variety ºüÀêÊÓƵ, the week-long camp allows for children with various physical and developmental disabilities to try new activities and explore the community.
Manchester United Methodist Church Bike Rehab ministry
Joann Harris brings a bike up out of the basement workshop of Manchester United Methodist Church Bike Rehab ministry on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The bike ministry has given away more than 11,000 bikes to children and adults in need of transportation or recreation in their 25 year history. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
New Life Evangelistic Center holds a memorial for John Paul Yarborough
Friend of John Paul Yarborough, Mike, a homeless individual, prays during a memorial for Yarborough hosted by New Life Evangelistic Center on the train tracks where he was struck at the intersection of Florida Street and North 1st Street in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Finding bound treasure
Cori Evans, left, and her sister Chandler Evans of Foristell, discover a book called Rainbow Weaver on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, on the shelves in the children's room at the Clark Family library branch during its grand public opening in Ladue. The $31.8 million facility is now ºüÀêÊÓƵ County's largest branch in the system.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Library opens its newest, largest branch
Nick Ghnouly, an attorney from University City, does some legal work on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, near the second-floor main entrance atrium at the Clark Family library branch during its grand public opening in Ladue. The $31.8 million facility is now ºüÀêÊÓƵ County's largest branch in the system.
Eyeballing the ball
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante on Tuesday July 10, 2024, in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium in ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
Keeper
Kansas City Royal outfielder Hunter Renfroe watches a home run ball hit by ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal batter Alec Burleson on Tuesday July 10, 2024, bounce into the Cardinals bullpen in the third inning of a game at Busch Stadium in ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
Mud-covered in Warren County
Roland Hellebusch hoses mud off of everything in his work shed in Treloar, Mo. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, after flood waters flowed through it the day before. Warren County bore a significant brunt of flood damage in the ºüÀêÊÓƵ area.
The force of motion
Flood-damaged soy bean plants lean in the direction of a powerful water flow along Koch Creek Road in Treloar, Mo. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, after heavy rains caused nearby creeks to swell the day before. Warren County bore a significant brunt of flood damage in the ºüÀêÊÓƵ area.
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Hole from mine collapse spreads further out
A soccer goal has begun slipping into a hole caused by a June 26 mine collapse under the Gordon F. Moore Park athletic fields in Alton, as rainwater fills the hole on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Riverboat tours resume after high water recede
Bruce Babcock, of Dallas, takes in the view while riding the Tom Sawyer riverboat on the Mississippi River in downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Friday, July 12, 2024. Friday was the first day the Gateway Arch Riverboats returned to action after high waters on the river made it too dangerous to operate the tour boats for the past week.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Riverboat tours resume after high water recede
Nicola Kirby and her daughter Elanor, 4, both of the United Kingdom, look at the view during a Gateway Arch Riverboats tour in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Friday, July 12, 2024. The tours were cancelled for a week because the Mississippi water levels were too high.Â
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) celebrates with Michael Siani (63) and Masyn Winn (0) after he hit a 3-run home run, in which Siana and Winn also scored, during the Chicago Cubs vs ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Cardinals scored 9 runs in the first inning. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
The Benevolent King
The King sushi roll served at the Benevolent King in Maplewood.
Flooding in Nashville, Illinois
Landon Mikel, left, and John Farel, both of ºüÀêÊÓƵ, check out the flooding on Mockingbird Road in Nashville, Ill. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Miniature horses find sanctuary at R&R Ranch
Stacy Rolfe lets her dwarf miniature horse Martha nuzzle her neck at R&R Ranch in Wildwood on Friday, June 28, 2024. "There's something special about my relationship with these horses," Rolfe said. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Bam Bam Cam, a 13-year-old racehorse, is still racing and winning
Joe Edwards perfect day
Joe Edwards poses outside Magic Mini Golf with The Pageant concert venue across Delmar Boulevard in the Loop on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. "I love live music. It's a universal language. Seeing great musicians, or even good ones is nourishing and lifts everyone's spirits." said Edwards
America's Birthday Parade
Alexis Taylor with the O'Fallon Township High Schoo band marches up Market Street during America's Birthday Parade to celebrate the Fourth of July in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
America's Birthday Parade
Timothy Hazel goofs around with his friends as he watches the floats move along Market Street during America's Birthday Parade to celebrate the Fourth of July in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Celebrate ºüÀêÊÓƵ airshow
Brenda Carrillo and Eddie De Santiago, from Dallas, Texas, watch as bi-planes loop and spin through the air during the Celebrate ºüÀêÊÓƵ airshow front of the Arch to celebrate the Fourth of July in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Girls Inc. tours First Bank
Stacy Clay, right, director of community affairs for First Bank, leads a tour of the bank's new offices in Creve Coeur for members of Girls Inc. on Friday, July 5, 2024. Girls Inc. is working with First Bank to created a five-year entrepreneurship program for young women who do not have equitable access and exposure to business and entrepreneurial curriculum, personal development and internship opportunities. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Rising floodwater on Missouri River forces cancelation of Riverfest in St. Charles
Wes Kiso and Ashlyn Gillespie enjoy the shade of a tree in Frontier Park along the floodwater swollen banks of the Missouri River in St. Charles on Friday, July 5, 2024. The couple came out to St. Charles for Riverfest events but Fourth of July celebration was cancelled because of rising floodwater on the Missouri River. "It's a good day to be outside, a nice little breese" said Kiso who wasn't upset the Riverfest was cancelled. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Wainwright Office Building in downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ
Morning sun illuminates the intricately detailed terra cotta panels on the Wainwright Office Building in downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, July 8, 2024. The 10-story Wainwright building, designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, is considered the forerunner of the first skyscrapers in ºüÀêÊÓƵ when it opened in 1892. It is a designated historic landmark. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Heavy rains bring flash flooding around ºüÀêÊÓƵ
A man uses a snow shovel to clear a clogged drain on Olde English Road in the Oak Park Apartments in ºüÀêÊÓƵ County on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Heavy rains caused flash flooding around the ºüÀêÊÓƵ area. Several parked cars at the apartment complex were damaged by the flood water including one that was floating. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Press conference about New Frontier Materials mine collapse at Gordon Moore Park in Alton
Alton Mayor David Goins, right, listens as New Frontier Materials CEO Mike Clarke takes questions during a press conference at Alton City Hall on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A mine owned by New Frontier Materials collapsed under Gordon Moore Park in Alton swallowing up part of an athletic field. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Banding doves
John Vogel, a natural history biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, inspects the wings on a dove he trapped at the Bellefontaine Conservation Areaon Thursday, July, 18, 2024. When Vogel catches the birds he collects some basic information about the doves, and puts a band on the bird's leg so it can be tracked if it's caught again. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Banding doves
A dove takes flight from John Vogel's hand after he banded it and recorded some basic information about the bird at Bellefontaine Conservation Area on Thursday, July, 18, 2024. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bam Bam Cam going the distance
Groom Fitzgerald Cooper gives Bam Bam Cam a bath after the horse took a training run around FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, formerly known as Fairmount Park Race Track on Friday, July 19, 2024. Bam Bam, one of the nation's oldest thoroughbred racehorses at 13-years-old, has back-to-back wins at the track. Photos by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals, Nats open three-game series at Busch
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray regroups after giving up a second run in the fifth inning to the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Cardinals, Nats open three-game series at Busch
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals Nolan Arenado is welcomed home by Willson Contreras, left, and Alec Burleson after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Cardinals, Nats open three-game series at Busch
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Julián Tavárez, center, enjoys a laugh with 2004 World Series Championship teammates Kiko Calero, right, and Reggie Sanders before the Cardinals play the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Cardinals, Nats open three-game series at Busch
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa visits with manager Oliver Marmol before LaRussa is announced as a member of the 2004 World Series Championship team, before the Cardinals play the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ firefighters rescue man in burning four-family home
Children with their dogs Diamond, left, and Nova watch as ºüÀêÊÓƵ firefighters extinguish a fire in their apartment home after rescuing a man inside one of the units in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood on Thursday, July 24, 2024. The blaze was confined to the rear of the house, a four-family flat in the 3800 block of Ashland Avenue. The man was taken to an area hospital.
Workers on strike at Lear seating plant in Wenzville
Lear production worker Abigail Fletcher rides her mini bike in support of the picket line as members of United Auto Workers Local 282 continue their strike against the car and truck seat manufacturer in Wentzville on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Disaster training tests National Guard, area first responders
A mannequin hangs from the upper deck of Busch Stadium, part of a disaster simulation of the evacuation of 30,000 people during a game-time earthquake on Monday, July 15, 2024. National Guard members and area first responders are in ºüÀêÊÓƵ drilling the simulation of a major earthquake that causes the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials.
Disaster training tests National Guard, area first responders
Sporting a favorite T-shirt, Hunter Osman, of Sullivan, takes a photo of a fake bolt through his neck as he portrays an earthquake victim during a simulation of the evacuation of 30,000 people outside Busch Stadium on Monday, July 15, 2024. National Guard members and area first responders are in ºüÀêÊÓƵ training to respond to a major earthquake that causes injuries, bridge collapses and the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials.
Cardinals, Cubs open four-game series at Busch
Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray leaves the mound after striking out Michael Busch of the Chicago Cubs but giving up a third run in the seventh inning, a sacrifice fly hit by Nico Hoerner to score Miles Mastrobuoni, at Busch Stadium on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Bell tower stands alone at St. Augustine Church
Only the bell tower and rectory remain from the former St. Augustine Church as slow demolition continues following a March fire, on Thursday, July 11, 2024 on Hebert Street in the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Place neighborhood. The Gothic Revival-style Catholic church was built in 1898.
A glow over downtown ends the day in ºüÀêÊÓƵ
The Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. federal courthouse is seen Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
Teen on trial for murder is charged with another ºüÀêÊÓƵ killing while he was on the lam
“If it weren’t for the community, I don’t know where I’d be,†said Leslie Byrd, operations director at The Wesley House Association, as she encourages Phoenix Williams to use his words to tell her what was bothering him during summer camp on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Byrd’s son JaDun, 19, was shot to death in 2021. Two years ago Byrd was recruited to take the job working with youths, many of whom have family members lost to violence. “They (the community) give me the push, and they walk with me.â€
Missouri Supreme Court halts Christopher Dunn's release
"This is why we don't get excited," said Kira Dunn, right, as she hugs her mother-in-law, Martha Dunn, left, in the parking lot outside the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Missouri Supreme Court stopped the release of Christopher Dunn, Kira's husband, moments before his intended release. Judge Jason Sengheiser vacated Dunn's 1990 murder conviction days earlier. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Missouri Supreme Court halts Christopher Dunn's release
"I have been praying 34 years to see him walk out of prison," said Martha Dunn, the mother of Christopher Dunn, in the parking lot outside the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Missouri Supreme Court stopped the release of Christopher Dunn moments before his intended release. Judge Jason Sengheiser vacated Dunn's 1990 murder conviction days earlier, but Dunn's release was delayed after appeals from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Washington University student Valencia Alvarez
"What brought me out here in the first place was just being in solidarity with the people of Palestine and doing what's within our power to support their liberation," said Valencia Alvarez, who poses for a portrait on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Forest Park in ºüÀêÊÓƵ. Alvarez was set to graduate with her master’s in public health from Washington University in May, but the university notified Alvarez her degree would not be awarded while her disciplinary matters are pending due to her participating in a protest against the war in Gaza on campus on April 27, 2024. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals beat Nationals 4-3
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals Paul Goldschmidt (46) drops his helmet as he runs toward home plate to celebrate his walk-off home run in the ninth innings to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Busch Stadium. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals play Washington Nationals
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals Pedro Pagés (43) motions to the bench to celebrate his RBI double that ended with him sliding him into third base with a error by Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) in the second inning of a game on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Busch Stadium. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals beat Nationals 4-3
The Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt is doused by teammates Pedro Pages, left, and Lars Nootbaar to celebrate Goldschmidt’s homer in the ninth inning that gave the team a 4-3 victory over Washington on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
Campers learn what life was like on the homestead in rural Missouri
Campers gather bundles of flax in the garden on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance. The Historic Daniel Boone Home Day Camp hosts children from around the ºüÀêÊÓƵ region to teach them about homesteading and life in the 1800s.
Campers learn what life was like on the homestead in rural Missouri
Campers walk through the grounds of The Historic Daniel Boone Home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Defiance, where participants in The Historic Daniel Boone Home Day Camp learn how life was on the homestead in the 1800s.
Theatre group breaks down urban and rural divides through performance arts
Jodi Stockton, of O’Fallon, Illinois, who plays The Mother Abbess, places the finishing touches on her costume during a rehearsal of The Sound of Music on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Showboat Community Theatre in Hermann.
Theatre group breaks down urban and rural divides through performance arts
Molly Stout, of Edwardsville, braids the hair of Marisol Rios-Kelley, 10, of Ferguson, before a rehearsal. Rios-Kelley plays Marta von Trapp in the theatrical production and makes routine trips to Hermann with her mother, Christina Rios, who is artistic director of the theatrical performance.
Wow-worthy parks attract vistors from across the metro
Remi Land, left, 1, from Wentzville, arrives to the park as Ethan Pikey, 3, and his sister Ellie, 9, from Wentzville, climb on the playground on July 17 at Oglesby Park in Foristell. The popular park features shelters, a playground and hiking trails.
Matthew Tkachuk Brings the Stanley Cup Home
Children’s Hospital patient Evan Sisk, 13, from Dexter, Mo., raises the Stanley Cup over his head with the help of NHL player Matthew Tkachuk on Thursday, July 18, 2024. “It’s all about their smile,†said Tkachuk, who was raised in Creve Coeur and returned home to show the spoils of the Florida Panthers’ first-ever championship title to kids at the ºüÀêÊÓƵ hospital.
Jenifer Lewis receives star on the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Walk of Fame
Jenifer Lewis kicks her leg into the air, demonstrating her full recovery from a near-death fall while vacationing in Africa in 2022, during the dedication of her star on the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in ºüÀêÊÓƵ. Referring to her time growing up in Kinloch, Lewis said, “Ferguson had a movie theater and Kinloch didn’t. So I’d sneak over there every Saturday and get my popcorn for 25 cents. I’d sit there and imagine myself up on the silver (screen).â€
First-alarm fire on Lawn Avenue
Five-year-old twins Donovin, left, and Donvie entertain themselves while watching a first-alarm structure fire ensue at their great-grandmother's residence on Lawn Avenue in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Celebrate 4th of July in Ferguson
River Bubenik, 5, runs to pop a large bubble that was made by a member of the Bubble Bus during the Annual Ferguson Fourth of July Parade on Florissant Rd. in Ferguson on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
MudGirl event offers a muddy challenge
Lindsey Davidson, left, and Danielle Hinton of ºüÀêÊÓƵ push their way through a mud pit obstacle during the MudGirl obstacle race in Granite City on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Forest Park opens long awaited basketball courts
Marquis Wright of ºüÀêÊÓƵ, left, goes up for a layup past Chris Spaete of ºüÀêÊÓƵ during a pickup game at the new basketball courts in ºüÀêÊÓƵ' Forest Park on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Celebrate 4th of July in Ferguson
Scout Tristan Moore, 9, of Berkeley, holds up a large American flag before the annual Ferguson Fourth of July parade Thursday, July 4, 2024, on Florissant Road in Ferguson.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ City SC hosts FC Dallas
Mont Little of ºüÀêÊÓƵ seeks shelter from the rain in the crevice of a sculpture outside of CityPark in ºüÀêÊÓƵ before a Leagues Cup 2024 game between ºüÀêÊÓƵ City SC and FC Dallas at CityPark on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Ominous clouds ahead of Independence Day preparations at Gateway Arch National Park
“I love Fourth of July. It’s my favoritest holiday ever,†said Tim Crusoe, of ºüÀêÊÓƵ, sitting under the Gateway Arch holding an American flag as preparations continued for the Celebrate ºüÀêÊÓƵ Fourth of July festivities along the riverfront on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
The ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn throws to first base in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
A homeless encampment near downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ grows into a community
Kevin Roberts, who’s been homeless for about six months, trims the grass with a string trimmer at a homeless encampment on Cass Avenue and North 10th Street in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, July 1, 2024. Roberts is second in command of security at the encampment and often takes precautions to keep it safe and clean.
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