Webster-Kirkwood Times

The Webster Times made its debut on July 13, 1978, when its first edition was printed. Originally released once a month, this newspaper was created and shared by a small group of recent graduates from Webster College, along with a journalism professor who had just moved to the area.

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Webster’s Here We Grow Early Childcare Closes

6 days ago | timesnewspapers.com | Jaime Mowers

A Webster Groves child care center, under state scrutiny since an employee was charged earlier this year with abusing two children, abruptly closed last week. Here We Grow Early Childcare Center, 12 E. Lockwood Ave., notified parents Friday morning, May 23, that the center would permanently close at 6 p.m. that evening. In the email, Here We Grow owner Lindsay Jones cited a recent decline in enrollment and financial difficulties.
June 2 Public Hearing On 15% Gas Bill Hike

6 days ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Amid utility hikes on electricity, water and sewer use, homeowners are facing a potential home gas hike of 15% this fall. Residents will get a chance to weigh in on the proposed hike by Spire Missouri on Monday, June 2. The hearing by the Missouri Public Service Commission involves a request for $236 million over current revenues for Spire. For the average residential customer, the proposed rate increase would be about 15%, or $14 per month.
Fountain of Youth

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Lynn Venhaus

Streaming on Apple TV+ May 23The Plot:Two estranged siblings, whose father Harrison was a famous archeologist, get drawn into a search for the Fountain of Youth. The peril-filled quest unlocks historical clues to finding the mythical fountain that others seek for salvation and immortality.
Friends Recall Life Of Man Killed In Crash

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Jaime Mowers

Family and friends are mourning and remembering a Kirkwood man who was killed last week when his motorcycle struck a SUV on Watson Road near Girard Drive in Webster Groves. Tim Stafford, 60, died in the crash on May 20, two days before he would have turned 61. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, music, exploring, horseback riding, being in nature and having a good time, according to Trish Erwin, a friend of Stafford’s for nearly 30 years.
Wednesday’s Game Report: Cardinals 6, Orioles 4

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Wednesday’s Game Report: Cardinals 6, Orioles 4By Rob Rains The rain lifted in time for the Cardinals and Orioles to play on Wednesday night – and the Cardinals were glad it did. Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Cardinals rally from a 3-0 deficit to get the win in the series finale in Baltimore. Donovan’s homer, his fourth of the season, followed a double from Masyn Winn, who had a four hits and scored three runs, that pulled the Cardinals within one run.
Tuesday’s Game Report: Cardinals 7, Orioles 4

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Tuesday’s Game Report: Cardinals 7, Orioles 4By Rob Rains Nolan Arenado knew exactly what would make his ailing back feel better. After sitting out Monday’s game as he recovered from his fall into the seats on Sunday at Busch Stadium, Arenado found the cure in the eighth inning – hitting a home run that snapped a 4-4 tie and sent the Cardinals to the win over the Orioles on Tuesday night in Baltimore.
Here We Grow Early Childcare Center In Webster Groves Abruptly Closes

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Jaime Mowers

A Webster Groves day care center that has been under state scrutiny since an employee earlier this year was charged with abusing two children there abruptly closed last week. Here We Grow Early Childcare Center at 12 E. Lockwood Ave. notified parents the morning of Friday, May 23, that the center would permanently close at 6 p.m. that evening. In the email parents received, Here We Grow owner Lindsay Jones cited a recent decline in enrollment and financial difficulties.
Monday’s Game Report: Orioles 5, Cardinals 2

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Monday’s Game Report: Orioles 5, Cardinals 2By Rob Rains Dylan Carlson had many special moments during his years with the Cardinals and on Monday he enjoyed one against his former team. Carlson’s three-run homer was the biggest hit of the game and sent the Orioles to the win over the Cardinals in the opener of their three-game series in Baltimore. Carlson also singled, stole second and scored in the third before hitting his three-run homer off Erick Fedde in the fourth inning.
Teen Sentenced In May 2024 Fatal Car Crash

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Jaime Mowers

A teenager who caused a fatal crash in Kirkwood last May that killed an area educator was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison. John E. Brink, 19, of the 7000 block of Whitworth Court in Affton, earlier this year pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the May 4, 2024, vehicle crash at the intersection of Big Bend and Geyer roads that killed 45-year-old Sarah Howell.
Fatal Tuesday Afternoon Motorcycle Accident On Watson Road Near Webster

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Jaime Mowers

A man riding a motorcycle was killed Tuesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a vehicle on Watson Road near Girard Drive in Webster Groves, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 1:51 p.m. on May 20 when the 60-year-old man from Kirkwood, whose name has not yet been released, was traveling east on Watson Road on his 1998 Honda Valkyrie.