St. Louis is a city located on the western bank of the Mississippi River in the US state of Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, St. Louis City had an estimated population of 300,576 in 2019 and is a significant market for newspapers in Missouri.
Media in St. Louis
Television is the primary source of news in St. Louis. Fox, CBS, NBC, PBS, The CW, ABC, Ion and Daystar Television Network are among popular television broadcasters operating in St. Louis. FM oldies, FM country, FM adult hits and FM Top 40 mainstream are popular for radio broadcasting in the city.
The print media of St. Louis is dominated by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Suburban Journals and alternative newspaper Riverfront Times are other widely read newspapers of the city.
St. Louis Argus, St. Louis Sentinel and St. Louis American are among the weeklies that serve the African-American population of St. Louis. A monthly magazine titled St. Louis Magazine covers local history, lifestyle and cuisine, while St. Louis Business Journal comes weekly for all news related to business. St. Louis Beacon is the only online newspaper operating in the city.
History of St. Louis Newspapers
The Missouri Gazette was the first newspaper to be published in St. Louis. The first issue of the newspaper was published on July 12, 1808.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch is a daily newspaper in Missouri catering to the readers in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The paper was established in 1828 by Joseph Pulitzer and it is currently owned by Lee Enterprises.
History
Joseph Pulitzer bought the newspaper, St. Louis Dispatch in 1878 and merged it with the St. Louis Evening Post to establish the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Over the years the paper has grown to be a prominent publication in St. Louis with a daily circulation of 67,848 copies and 105,931 copies on Sundays.
What do they publish?
- An online news website with a dedicated section for news, obituaries, sports, opinion, entertainment, and more.
- A daily printed edition of the newspaper with a daily circulation of 67,848 copies and 105,931 copies on weekends (as of 2019)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ePaper
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Android App
St. Louis Post-Dispatch iOS App
Riverfront Times
Riverfront Times is a free weekly newspaper in Missouri published by Euclid Media Group. The paper was established in 1977 by Ray Hartmann and has over the years grown to be a prominent publication in the state. Apart from the weekly printed edition, the paper also publishes a news website with dedicated sections for news, arts & culture, music, and more.
The St. Louis American
The St. Louis American is a weekly newspaper in Missouri that has been published since 1928. The paper primarily caters to the readers in St. Louis with local news & important national news. Other than the weekly edition, the paper also publishes a news website and an e-edition.
Student Life
Student Life is a Bi-Weekly college newspaper published by the students at the Washington University in St. Louis. The newspaper was first published in 1878 and is one of the oldest student newspapers in the state. Other than the printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website and also has an active presence on social media.
St. Louis Jewish Light
St. Louis Jewish Light is a biweekly Jewish newspaper that was first established in 1947. The paper is currently circulated in St. Louis and its surroundings. Other than the printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for news, lifestyle, obituaries, and more. The paper also has an active presence on social media.
St. Louis Sentinel
St. Louis Sentinel is a weekly newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri catering to the African-American community in the region.
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