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The Sweet Spot celebrates two years in Highland with unique treats, community connections

Reporter • With Halloween over, The Sweet Spot is getting ready for one of its busiest shopping seasons. Co-owner Dylan Richter said Christmas is especially important for specialty candy shops, as customers buy treats beyond the usual candy aisle. Instead of competing with retailers on everyday brands, The Sweet...

Highland, IL · 2d

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Flights resume after ‘ground stop’ lifted at Lambert, nationwide

Flights are halted Friday at airports across the United States due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” according to an FAA alert.

St. Louis, MO · 11h

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National ground stop halts flights at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St. Louis, MO · 8h

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Prime Rib And Toasted Ravioli At This Old-School St. Louis Steakhouse Keep Missouri Steak Lovers Coming Back

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing for decades. In south St. Louis County, one white-tablecloth steakhouse has built a loyal crowd by serving prime rib, toasted ravioli, and classic steaks the old-fashioned way. A pianist plays in the bar, the holiday decorations draw...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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The Brass Rail preparing free Thanksgiving meals

O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’re just a few weeks from Thanksgiving and a St. Charles County restaurant is once again planning to feed thousands for the holiday. Every November, hundreds of volunteers prepare and pack meals at The Brass Rail in O’Fallon. Those free meals...

O'Fallon, MO · 2d

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Saint Louis Zoo welcomes first Przewalski horse foal

The Saint Louis Zoo Wildcare Park welcomed its first Przewalksi horse foal, Aylin, marking a significant milestone in the conservation of the species.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Micky Dolenz bringing 60 years of Monkees hits to St. Charles

Fans of classic pop music will get a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when Micky Dolenz brings his "Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees" tour to The Family Arena in St. Charles.

St Charles, MO · 3d

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Elk And Bison Wander Right Up To Your Car On This Free Missouri Wildlife Drive

A bison standing in the middle of the road is not something most people expect to see just outside St. Louis. Yet here, in the wooded hills of west St. Louis County, it happens all the time. Herds of elk rest near a lake, bison graze in open meadows, and...

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 19h

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More Than 8 Years Later, The Same Family Still Runs The Smoker At These Eight Missouri Barbecue Joints

Some barbecue spots open with a bang and fade a few years later, but Missouri has a stubborn streak of family pits that just keep going. The eight places on this list have been smoking meat for decades, and the same families still guide the recipes, the sauce, and the smoker.

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Make Pinecone Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Drea Badger and Kayla Coutouzas with Children’s Lighthouse of O’Fallon share a simple Thanksgiving craft that brings nature and creativity together.

O'Fallon, MO · 1d

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Dog survived on garbage scraps before heartwarming rescue changes everything

St. Louis, Missouri – Animal rescuers in Missouri were heartbroken to see the state of this emaciated dog, but what happened next left them totally speechless! The brown Pitbull named Valkyrie has suffered for a long time. By the time she arrived at the Stray Rescue of St. Louis, she was just a shadow of her former self. She should weigh around 50 pounds, but the scale reads just 33 pounds. "She's so skinny that you can see all of her ribs, her hip bones…her skull is even sunken in by her eyes," rescuers explained on Facebook. No one knows how long Valkyrie has survived on the streets, but it ...

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Senior Vegas Night brings Lafayette families together at Wildwood Hotel

Lafayette seniors and parents traded their usual Saturday night routines for blackjack, poker and bingo at the Wildwood Hotel on Nov. 7. The event brought together approximately 190 students and family members for an evening of casino games, food and activities. This year’s event also introduced a new format, combining what had traditionally been separate mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter and father-son events into one large gathering.

Wildwood, MO · 3d

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Route 66 turns 100, bringing international travelers to St. Louis

As Route 66 turns 100, travelers from across the globe are hitting the road to experience a piece of Americana.

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The Missouri Sushi Spot Where Fresh Rolls Keep Coming And Nobody Counts Your Refills

Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, has a lunch secret that office workers whisper about in elevators. It involves a menu, a pencil, and a waiter who keeps coming back with more rolls until you wave the white napkin. The deal works for lunch and dinner, and the price stays friendly enough...

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Since 1946, Ted Drewes Has Been Handing Frozen Custard Concretes Out The Window On Route 66 In St. Louis

They hand your dessert across the counter upside down, and not a drop falls out. That little flip is a famous ritual at a walk-up custard stand on old Route 66 in Missouri. The treat is called a concrete, and the name fits because it’s frozen custard blended so thick a spoon nearly stands up. The stand has no indoor seating, so everyone orders at the windows and eats outside.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Top holiday markets in St. Louis for the design enthusiast

Shopping season is officially underway, and St. Louis is getting into the spirit with a plethora of large and small vendor markets and community events across the city and county. Peruse the offerings below and find a perfect place to shop for everything from handmade home decor to curated vintage, antiques and locally sourced art.

St. Louis, MO · 12h

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Mary Engelbreit, whose illustrations touched on cuteness and protest, donates work to WashU

For years, Mary Engelbreit's work was defined by cheery, bright colors of "children and butterflies." But when Michael Brown Jr. was killed by a police officer in 2014, she felt a call to be more political in her work. "I didn't really care if I lost followers at that point,"...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Tips to get your home ready for winter

St. Louis residents are advised to prepare their homes for approaching freezing temperatures by insulating windows, cleaning gutters, and inspecting chimneys.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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This Former Missouri Library Is Now A Record Shop Where You Can Flip Through The Albums You Grew Up With

The old library shelves are long gone, but the stacks are still here. Only now they hold LPs, 45s, 8-tracks, and cassettes instead of books. This 1961 mid-century modern building once served readers as a public library branch. Today it’s a used record store packed from floor to ceiling.