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‘Little Joe’ the Saint Louis Zoo gorilla, dies from a heart attack
ST. LOUIS — A gorilla died late Saturday night at the Saint Louis Zoo. Joe was around 26 years old. The Saint Louis Zoo posted this message to patrons on social media: “It is with incredible sadness we share that western lowland gorilla Little Joe, who had been in treatment for heart disease, died of […]
Remodeled Walmart opens today in south St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS — A newly remodeled Walmart store is celebrating its opening today in St. Louis County, at 3270 Telegraph Road. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a parking lot tailgate party outside the store. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, giveaways, and appearances by local mascots Fred Bird and Louie, as well […]
Some cicadas have arrived in St. Louis region, soon it will be billions
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Behind the Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Nicole Pruess, their invertebrate keeper, checks the below-ground thermometer multiple times per day. “The cicadas will come out when the ground temperature reaches 64 degrees, 8 inches down,” said Pruess. On Sunday, it hovered right around 62 degrees....
Schnucks recalls several cream cheese spreads
ST. LOUIS – Schnucks grocery store chain is recalling three cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella contamination. Customers are advised to check their purchases for the following products: Affected products can be returned to any Schnucks location for a full refund or exchange.
Kids rock for good cause…Music therapy helps young cancer patients
Alison Cole, lead music therapist, sings along with young cancer patients and family that battle cancer. Photo courtesy of Kids Rock Cancer. Music therapy isn’t just one thing. It can sound like a tambourine over a bass guitar rift, or a child singing about how silly they feel. It can even sound like a heartbeat. Anything can be music and, for 15 years, Maryville University Kids Rock Cancer has used music therapy to help young patients cope with cancer.
Show Me The Weekend: Parades, Cinco De Mayo, Kentucky Derby & More
ST. LOUIS — It's the first weekend of May and there are lots of events happening around the St. Louis area. If you're looking for fun weekend activities for you and the kids, we have you covered. Keyway Gala. First up is Keyway's Gala: A Million Dreams. It takes...
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