University City

University City lawyer sentenced on embezzlement charges

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:15:08 +0000

A former lawyer in St. Louis County is going to prison after embezzling nearly $500,000 from dozens of clients.

The U.S. Attorney's office says 53-year-old Jonathan McKee was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison. He pleaded guilty in March to one felony count of mail fraud.

McKee had a general law practice in University City.

Morning headlines: Monday, April 2, 2012

Julie Bierach and The Associated Press — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:33:53 +0000

Lambert Concourse reopens today

City officials are celebrating the reopening of the C Concourse at Lambert St. Louis International Airport today.

The concourse has been closed since April 22 of last year when a tornado hit causing significant damage.

The concourse is new and improved according to director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge with brighter ceilings, new lighting and new restrooms among the improvements. Hamm-Niebruegge recalls the evening the tornado hit.

U. City gets OK to buy out flooded properties

Rachel Lippmann — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:23:28 +0000

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A long-delayed buyout of 26 properties in University City that were severely damaged by flash flooding in 2008 has gotten a final level of approval.

Chuck Berry statue installed in the Loop

Kelsey Proud — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:22:34 +0000

Despite criticism, a statue of rock legend Chuck Berry was installed in University City, Mo. Friday in the Delmar Loop.

The statue was crafted by local artist Harry Weber and a formal dedication is planned for July 29.

Previously, critics voiced concerns that the statue was to be installed on city-owned land and that Berry spent time in jail.

Berry to get St. Louis-area statue despite critics

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:02:05 +0000

The rock legend known for such hits as "Johnny B. Goode" will be getting a statue in suburban St. Louis, but not everyone thinks that's so great.

University City's City Council on Monday night refused to block installation of an 8-foot bronze sculpture by artist Harry Weber honoring 84-year-old Chuck Berry.