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Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near east saint louis.

Experience the magic of Christmas in south St. Louis, where one resident's festive front lawn display not only showcases their love for the holiday season but also gives back to the local community. Step into a Teddy Bear Christmas land and feel the joy of the holidays being spread.

There's a medical issue among the horses at Fanduel Sportsbook and Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois.

'We're gonna spend the weekend In the deep end of a Dive Bar" - Garth Brooks. There's nothing like finding the hometown bar that you happen to come across that is small, old-style drinking, and has good people all around. Yelp put together a list of the Top 50 Dive Bars in each state and Missouri's pick is a short drive from the Tri-States. Welcome to Small Change located at 2800 Indiana Ave. in St. Louis (Benton Park) this dive bar gets 4 1/2 starts on Yelp, see some of the amazing reviews.

A Missouri Lottery player who won $1.3 million was in such shock that he headed straight to church, where his wife was, to show her the new retirement money they just won.

When finding a new place to eat, you might want to look at these 26 Missouri restaurants featured on the famous show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Missouri has some of the best restaurants to experience, but only a select few have been featured on the popular food show. In total, 26 restaurants have been featured 19 from Kansas City, 4 from St. Louis, 1 in Chesterfield, 1 in North Kansas City, and 1 in Webster Grove.

The Saint Louis Zoo has earned a spot in the top five of the USA Today Reader's Choice Zoo Lights Event List, underscoring its popularity and recognition as one of the premier zoo lights events in the country. An expert panel nominated the zoos, and readers cast their votes to determine which had the best holiday lights.

This article presents a guide to three delectable Italian restaurants in Fairview Heights. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Meet Lucy, the friendly Australian cattle dog mix, who's the pet of the week! Learn about her sweet nature, her ability to get along with other pets, and how she ended up at a St. Louis shelter. Plus, discover other adorable pets up for adoption.

ST. LOUIS — This summer's biggest rock tour will kick off at Busch Stadium. Def Leppard and Journey will be starting their 23-city stadium tour on July 6 at Busch Stadium. Those two legendary acts will be joined by Cheap Trick at the St. Louis stop. Tickets go on...

They helpfully note that Swift herself will not be in attendance

Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Cinder House and Bar, and let me tell you, it was an experience to remember. The food was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. From the wood-fired lamb ribs that were simply out of control, to the hen of the woods mushrooms that offered a satisfying meatless option, every dish was a delight. The scallops, cooked to perfection, burst with fresh and bright flavors that left me wanting more.

ST. LOUIS — Mazaj Mediterranean will open on Saturday at the City Foundry STL Food Hall in Midtown. Mazaj — which loosely translates from Arabic to "vibe," or what you like — is a new food concept from nephew-and-uncle duo Amjed Abdeljabbar and Mahmoud Abed Abualizz, who in 2020 opened Golden Chicken, a Mediterranean restaurant at 632 Jungermann Road in St. Peters.

Rick Giordano's soon-open eatery has Tower Grove South salivating

ALTON - Riverbend residents are invited to tour the Christmas Wonderland display at Rock Spring Park through the end of the holiday season. You can drive through the park to see the lights and decorations every night until Dec. 27, 2023. The display runs from 6–9 p.m. Monday through Friday or 5–9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Grandpa Gang, a local organization that decorates the park, suggests a donation of $10 per car or $1 per person in cars of ten people or more. All proceeds go to organizations throughout the Riverbend region.

Earlier this year, Cameron Collins drove more than 600 miles throughout the St. Louis region — in one day. He was on a mission: to visit and photograph 35 Catholic parishes set to close under a reorganization plan the St. Louis Archdiocese announced in May. “I had no idea...

Maybe it was just on-stage humorous antics between Nelly and Ashanti during the host’s 11th Black and White Ball at the Four Seasons St. Louis on Sunday Dec. 3 or maybe the couple is expecting a child. As Nelly and Ashanti gave thanks to all who attended the illustrious...

ST. LOUIS – Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus is reimagined, and it is stunning. This circus is nothing but 360 degrees of fantastic fun. On Wednesday, we got a sample of the performers and their amazing acts. The circus is in town for just two days at the...

ST. LOUIS — A late-night eatery is expanding to a second location in St. Louis, while also getting ready to break into several new markets across the country. Up Late will open its second location at 6197 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Loop, likely in early February, almost exactly a year after the late-night eatery opened its first location in the city’s Southwest Garden neighborhood, co-owner Nathan Wright said.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lori Cashdollar is a standout Edwardsville High School graduate and former top-notch student-athlete. She was a state qualifier in both cross country and track and field for the Tigers and a star college athlete in Chicago. This was a viewpoint she shared earlier this week after Taylor Swift's announcement as Person Of The Year.