Hail, heat and more: A look back at June 2024 photos by Post-Dispatch photographers
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Hail, heat and more: A look back at June 2024 photos by Post-Dispatch photographers
Post-Dispatch photographers capture tens of thousands of images every year. See some of their best work from June 2024 here.
Hail damage in Valley Park from Sunday's storm
T.D. Keopine climbs out a window onto the roof of his porch to put up a piece of plywood over a broken window on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Keopine's house and others in the Mission Hills Estates subdivision in Valley Park were pounded with what residents describe as wind driven golf ball-sized hail during a severe thunderstorm on Sunday. Keopine was out of town when the storm happened. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Six people shot downtown early Sunday, one killed
At least three windows on the old AT&T tower were shot out following an early morning shooting where six people were struck and one killed early Sunday, June 23, 2024. The shooting happened between the entrance to Citygarden and the Serra sculpture at 10th and Market streets. The Civil Courts building is reflected in the office tower window.
Rough one
St. Louis City SC goalie Roman Burki lets a shot get by on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the second half of a match against the Colorado Rapids at CityPark in St. Louis.
Weather right for meditation in the park
Johnny Barton meditates Friday, June 7, 2024, in McDonald Park in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. Barton said he tries to meditate every day, doing exercises and breath work. “I find meditation really brings in that calm, and that trust, and that attitude,” he said.
St. Louis City SC hosts Atlanta United FC
City SC forward Indiana Vassilev, right, leaps to hug teammate Eduard Lowen after scoring his team’s goal in the second half of its 1-1 tie with Atlanta United FC on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at CityPark.
The Third Annual Forgive Us Our Trespasses Prayer Service and Maafa Procession
A dance is performed as a call to worship by the Liturgical Leaders in Motion in the Old Cathedral in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, June 22, 2024, as part of the “Forgive Us Our Trespasses” Maafa Procession.
First day of summer brings the heat
A woman sprays her son on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the first day of summer, at McDonald Park in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis.
Kirkwood plans to demolish KAA ball fields
Weeds take over the infield of one of the Kirkwood Athletic Association baseball fields on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The city of Kirkwood has decided to demolish the vacant athletic fields along Marshall Road, citing dilapidated conditions and problems with flooding.
Morning vacant building fire
St. Louis firefighters put water on a vacant building fire at 2112 South Jefferson Avenue on Friday, June 6, 2024, in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Jennifer Coolidge urges 'self-acceptance' to Wash U. grads
Washington University graduates show their support for Palestine as Chancellor Andrew D. Martin gives his final remarks during Washington University’s graduation ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2024, on Francis Olympic Field.
Work continues on new 16-story inpatient hospital at BJC
Work continues on the new 16-story inpatient hospital tower to replace the former Queeny Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as photographed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Brew Tulum relocates to The Landing in downtown St. Louis
Brew Tulum co-owner Alberto "AJ" Juarez laughs as he tastes his coffee as part of quality control on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in their location inside The Cobblestone on Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis.
Brew Tulum relocates to The Landing in downtown St. Louis
Brooke Smith, left, and Madeline Malechek leave Brew Tulum’s coffee bar located inside of The Cobblestone on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, on Laclede’s Landing in downtown St. Louis.
US Navy Blue Angels to Return to the Skies above Chesterfield this weekend
Trish Metzler, center, uses her phone to photograph the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice flights from the parking lot of the Chesterfield Commons on Thursday, June 6, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo this weekend.
Dynamic demonstration
A bird (bottom) is seen in the foreground as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover before landing on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Spirit of St. Louis airport in Chesterfield. The Blue Angels and their Missouri-made F/A-18 Super Hornets will headline the 2024 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo this weekend.
Father shares his "dad jokes" with his neighborhood
"I am unsure who to attribute this quote to but I agree, "A day without laughter is a day wasted," said Tim Kalhorn, as he poses for a portrait before placing a white board with "Dad jokes" out in his front yard on June 3 in the Southampton neighborhood.
Twins show, raise pigs in Winfield
Jordan Shields, bottom, and her twin sister Bailey share a laugh as they relax at their Winfield home on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Twins show, raise pigs in Winfield
Bailey Shields, left, and her twin sister, Jordan, show their pigs, Patty, left, and Tammy at the Troy FFA Preview Jackpot Show on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy, Mo. The girls competed as part of the Missouri Pork Council’s pig circuit.
St. Louis Cardinals face Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis
The Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado reacts after striking out against Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton in the eighth inning of a game on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Busch Stadium that the Cards won 4-3.
Campaign kickoff toast
St. Louis Alderwoman Cara Spencer raises a beer while addressing supporters on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to announce her candidacy for mayor of St. Louis at the old Post-Dispatch building.
"Fans, ...countrymen, lend me your beers!"
St. Louis Battlehawk offensive linebacker Travis Feeney celebrates with a fan's Busch Light on Saturday June 1, 2024, after beating the San Antonio Brahmas 13-12 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Austin Cindric wins the Enjoy Illinois 300
NASCAR driver Austin Cindric emerges from his car in the winner's circle on Sunday, June 2, 2024, after beating out Ryan Blaney in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR cup series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Full contact sport
Pittsburgh Pirates infielders Connor Joe, right, and infielder Nick Gonzales collide on Tuesday June 11, 2024, trying to make a play in foul territory in the seventh inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Home run thief
Rockies outfielder Michael Toglia makes a leaping catch on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to rob Cardinals designated hitter Matt Carpenter of a home run in the fifth inning of a game at Busch Stadium.
A second tag to the foot
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn gets a second tag on the foot of Atlanta Braves runner Jarred Kelenic on Tuesday June 26, 2024, who was trying to steal second base in the first inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Pop out
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado shatters his bat on the ground on Friday, June 7, 2024, as he pops out to end the seventh inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Misplayed
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani misplays a ball off the wall on Tuesday June 11, 2024, in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Stretch catch
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn reaches to pull in an errant throw on Monday June 24, 2024, as Altanta Braves Forrest Wall slides safely into second in the second inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Free reign in the nose bleeds
St. Louis Cardinals fans cheer from Section 363 on Thursday June 27, 2024, during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Missed oppourtunity
St. Louis City SC defender Tomas Totland reacts as his shot on goal is pulled in by Colorado Rapid goalie Zack Steffen on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the first half a game at CityPark in St. Louis.
Hand to mouth
St. Louis City SC attacker Joao Klauss checks on Colorado Rapid midfielder Cole Bassett on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, after they collided in the first half a game at CityPark in St. Louis.
Seven people shot in the 3700 block of Kossuth Avenue
Police gather up evidence markers where seven people were shot on Sunday, June 2, 2024 outside the Playground Bar and Grill in the 3700 Kossuth Avenue in St. Louis. More than 100 evidence markers, which are usually placed next to bullet shell casings and bullet fragments at crime scenes as police gather evidence, were scattered across the street and sidewalk as police investigated the shooting. Police say all seven victims are expected to survive their wounds. Photo By David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Parkland Health Center-Bonne Terre, rural emergency hospital
Kynsley Browers, 7, demonstrates to her sister Everleigh Wolk, 2, how to open her mouth and let physician assistant Blake Buehrer take a look Parkland Health Center, a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre, as seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Everleigh needed encouragement to let Buehrer take a look. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Hot summer weather arrives in St. Louis
Wyatt Moore, 4, from High Ridge, plays in the spraying water on the splash pad at Tilles Park in Ladue on Thursday, June 13, 2024. St. Louis is in for an extended period of 90+ degree summer weather that is forecasted to last for several weeks. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Residents' trash piles up in Hillsdale
Jennie Griffin sprays raid to on her overflowing garbage bins to keep the flies and bugs under control outside her home in the 6400 block of Jesse Jackson Avenue in Hillsdale on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The city's only trash truck has been at the repair shop for weeks and resident's trash has not been picked up in that time. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC vs Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar (6) boots the ball away from St. Louis City SC forward Klauss during first half action in a game between St. Louis City SC and the Colorado Rapids at CityPark in St. Louis on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Summer in St. Louis
Peggy "Granny" Banks, from Maryland Heights, enjoys the cool shade of a tree and a book as she relaxes at Creve Coeur Lake Park on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the first official day of Summer. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Hundreds flock to The Rep's first prop sale
Summit Sell, 5, leads his dad Ryan, brother Atlas, 9, and his grandmother Laura to the check out line at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis prop sale on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Lemp Brewery Warehouse in the Marine Villa neighborhood. "I just wanted to come check it out," said Ryan, who drove up from Barnhart with his family.
Police investigate series of break-ins in The Grove and in Midtown
Juso Korkutovic cleans up the shattered front door at Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream on Monday, June 24, 2024, in The Grove in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. Owner Beckie Jacobs has video that show thieves shattering the front glass door, walking into her store, and leaving after seeing the empty drawer of of the cash register that was left open to show with nothing in it. The ice cream store one of a half dozen several businesses in The Grove and in Midtown where police investigated early morning break-ins. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
HyperTile demonstration at Blades Elementary School
Claire Micka makes a shape with HyperTiles during a classroom demonstration at Blades Elementary School in south St. Louis County on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Robert Becker thought of the concept for HyperTiles in college but didn’t start development of the product until after he retired as a high school chemistry teacher in 2020.
HyperTile demonstration at Blades Elementary School
Harrison Burns, bottom right, looks as Robert Becker shows an exploded tetrahedron made with HyperTiles during a demonstration to a 2nd grade class at Blades Elementary School in Oakville on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Robert Becker, of University City, thought of the concept for HyperTiles in college but didn't start development until after he retired as a high school chemistry teacher in 2020.
The Third Annual Forgive Us Our Trespasses Prayer Service and Maafa Procession
Participants of the third annual “Forgive Us Our Trespasses” Maafa Procession held by the Archdiocese of St. Louis begin their procession in Gateway National Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. They stopped at five locations throughout downtown that held significance in St. Louis’ history of slavery.
Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani makes a diving catch in the first inning of a game against Atlanta on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn throws a pitch during the Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday, June 24, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals, Rockies at Busch
Stan Musial fan Raleigh Muns stands for the national anthem before the St. Louis Cardinals play the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Battlehawks, Brahmas in XFL conference championship
St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler holds back linebacker Travis Feeney as running back Wayne Gallman II holds back a taunting San Antonio Brahmas cornerback Teez Tabor following a Battlehawks 25-15 loss of the XFL conference championship at the Dome at America’s Center on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Battlehawks, Brahmas in XFL conference championship
St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht embraces linebacker Travis Feeney outside the locker room following a 25-15 loss to the San Antonio Brahmas during the XFL conference championship at the Dome at America’s Center on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Battlehawks, Brahmas in XFL conference championship
Battlehawks fans Tammy and John Grant cannot believe their eyes while watching the San Antonio Brahmas convert a first down in the XFL Conference championship game, a UFL semifinal contest, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in the Dome at America’s Center.
Stallions blank Brahmas 25-0 to win UFL Championship
Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Deon Cain, second from left, sprays Champagne as coach Skip Holtz holds the UFL championship trophy after beating San Antonio 25-0 on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Dome at America’s Center.
Brahmas, Stallions in UFL Championship
Former St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner signs a jersey for Drew Johnston before the Birmingham Stallions play the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL Championship at the Dome at America’s Center on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Cardinals, Giants on a sweltering Saturday at Busch
On a sweltering Saturday afternoon with temperatures in the 90s, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas cools his head after pitching the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Cardinals, Giants finish series at Busch
Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray works the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
City SC faces the Portland Timbers FC
St. Louis City SC defender Tim Parker (26) heads the ball during the second half of a game against the Portland Timbers FC at CityPark stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Holy Family Church in Cahokia Heights celebrates its 325th anniversary.
Holy Family School alumnus Barry Barbeau hugs his former teacher Sister Raphael Drone before Holy Family Catholic Church’s 325th anniversary celebration Mass on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Cahokia Heights.
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson successfully steals second base after St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman missed a throw from St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras in the fifth inning during a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Collinsville hosts the Illinois Elvis Festival
Elvis tribute artist Bill Cherry kisses a fan while performing during the Illinois Elvis Festival at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Ill. on Friday, June 28, 2024.
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Atlanta Braves
Evin Martin of Harrison, Ark., left, leans on his fiancé Alexis Bryant's shoulder during a rain delay before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Alton hosts the Midwest Nationals of the Formula One Power Boat Championship
Driver Mark Schmerbauch (35) races a Formula Light boat around the track on the Mississippi River in Alton, Ill. during the 2024 Alton Midwest Nationals of the Formula One Power Boat Championship on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Schmerbauch placed 3rd in the finals.
Gordon Ramsay attends grand opening of Ramsay's Kitchen in St. Louis
Gordon Ramsay talks with attendees of the grand opening of Ramsay's Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Gordon Ramsay attends grand opening of Ramsay's Kitchen in downtown St. Louis
Gordon Ramsay arrives at the grand opening of Ramsay's Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Pride parade delayed as anti-Boeing protesters block path
“I identify as asexual, so I’m a robot today,” said Boeing software engineer Maggie Duckworth, seen practicing airplane twirling alongside Boeing’s float at the St. Louis Pride parade on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Protesters who opposed defense contractor’s sponsorship of the annual parade later disrupted it.
Pride parade delayed as anti-Boeing protesters block path
Protester Wes Schnitker has words with a St. Louis police officer as arrests of anti-Boeing and pro-Palestinian protesters begin on Market Street, interrupting the St. Louis Pride parade downtown on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The parade was delayed about 40 minutes as police removed the protesters after firefighters cut the chains that held them together.
Pride parade delayed as anti-Boeing protesters block path
Petra Kershaw wears a rainbow dress as she waits to march in the St. Louis Pride parade as anti-Boeing and pro-Palestinian protesters are chained together while blocking Market Street, interrupting the parade in downtown St. Louis on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The parade was delayed about 40 minutes as police arrested the protesters after firefighters cut their chains. For more from the parade, please see Page A3.
Pride parade delayed as anti-Boeing protesters block path
A woman is arrested by St. Louis police officers after anti-Boeing and pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Market Street, interrupting the St. Louis Pride parade downtown on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The parade was delayed about 40 minutes as police arrested the protesters after firefighters cut the chains that held them together.
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