You can access issues 1998 - 2024 online at https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/IssueArchives There is no log-on required.
The paper copy of issues December 1977 - 2007 were donated to Washington University Libraries. This collection is currently unprocessed (as of February 2025), but some access to the information is still possible while awaiting organizing and cataloging.
If you know a specific Month and Year you are interested in, it is possible to make an appointment to view these in Special Collections (due to storage off site, we need about 7-10 business days advance notice). Or you can request a digital copy of an article or issue for a fee (takes about 4 weeks).
Once cataloging is completed, this process will be less time consuming.
To make an appointment, or request a copy see: Special Collections: How-To Research & Access
If you have any questions please contact Special Collections at spec@wumail.wustl.edu