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Michael Hamtil

St. Louis

Multimedia Director at St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Husband, dad of twins, lover of the outdoors. Work life: Asst. Multimedia Director @stltoday | Formerly: Visual Editor @dallasnews

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  • Mar 3, 2024 | stltoday.com | Vanessa Abbitt |Michael Hamtil

    A group of former Girl Scouts from St. Louis is doubling down on their acts of kindness, after their bracelet-making fundraiser for kids in Gaza got pushback from some adults. About 100 supporters showed up at the Islamic Center of Hazelwood on Saturday, March 2, 2027 to help the former troop members as they worked to make 2,000 more bracelets to raise money for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

  • Feb 8, 2024 | stltoday.com | Christine Tannous |Michael Hamtil

    Are two heads better than one? The Missouri Department of Conservation has an answer and it's Tiger-Lily. The rare, female, two-headed western rat snake is on display this month only at Powder Valley Conservation Nature center. The public can drop by the indoor public building where Tiger-Lily can be seen Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, visitors might get a special treat when Tiger-Lily gets her weekly feeding of mice.

  • Dec 16, 2023 | stltoday.com | Christine Tannous |Michael Hamtil

    Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify City SC fans and recognized supporter groups alike are getting a giant "Thank you" note from the St. Louis' MLS team. Work is wrapping up on a 4-story tall mural that celebrates those who cheer the team on, and in a big way. "We hope that when people drive up Olive Street toward CityPark — soccer fan or not — they feel a sense of pride and optimism in the spirit of St. Louis," a team spokesperson said.

  • Sep 9, 2023 | stltoday.com | Michael Hamtil

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  • Aug 15, 2023 | stltoday.com | Gary Hairlson |Michael Hamtil |David Carson |Robert Cohen

    The night in July was magical and a stadium packed with people singing along with every lyric. A stranger snapped a photo, and a St. Louisan h… The word came Monday morning: Tyson was executing a cost-cutting move. It would shutter four U.S. poultry plants, including one in Dexter, Missouri. Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright's poor recent performance could prompt a tough decision down the stretch of his final season.

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Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil
Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil @mhamtil
10 Apr 25

Come for the amazing video, stay for the amazing story! "Over bacon and eggs, St. Louis grandma helped teens grieve. They’re ready to graduate now." The dynamic duo of Allie Schallert and @cschrappen captured the essence of this so well https://t.co/KTLmMlgOLC via @stltoday

Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil
Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil @mhamtil
25 Mar 25

Cuteness alert: Twin, 2-yr-old polar bears make their public debut at the St. Louis Zoo. 📸@LaurieSkrivan https://t.co/6EBZF9iciY

Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil
Michael "Not A Mike" Hamtil @mhamtil
23 Jan 25

Not one but two legends in a photo made by a third.

Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen @kodacohen

Today we lose the newsroom cheerleader and multimedia director of @stltoday. @fotobro has more than earned his retirement. Gary's been a mentor to us all and I hope he knows how much he's meant to this team. Hell, even @LaurieSkrivan gave him LEGEND status! https://t.co/j2fAUwtOSl