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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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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.

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Route 66 Turns 100, and St. Louis Is Suddenly Packed With World Travelers

St. Louis is having a moment as Route 66 marks its 100th birthday this week, with the Gateway Arch, a 97-year-old frozen custard stand, and a sprawling transportation museum all reporting a noticeable uptick in visitors from around the globe. The Mother Road, which stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica and once cut straight through downtown St. Louis, is pulling international travelers to the city's most iconic stops even without a single confirmed visitor count yet on the books.

St. Louis, MO · 19h

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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.

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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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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 · 2d

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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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Families Have Shared Pizza Cut In Squares At Imo’s In St. Louis Since 1964

Some cities argue about pizza, but St. Louis settled the matter decades ago. Here, the crust snaps like a cracker, the cheese is a local invention most of the country has never heard of, and the whole pie gets cut into small squares instead of wedges. That square cut is...

St. Louis, MO · 6d

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Meat Sweats, Airport Pee Streams & a Dad Who Pooped at School

One comedian eats enough questionable food to declare war on his digestive system, a high school football dad turns a hallway into a crime scene, and an airport passenger gives an unsuspecting family the worst possible boarding experience. Welcome to Wednesday. It’s Veterans Day on The Rizzuto Show, and this...

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WashU senior turns hair-care challenge into campus business with vending machine

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Washington University senior saw a problem on campus and decided to create a solution that’s designed to help students feel seen, included and at home. Zariah Taylor, a fashion design senior from St. Louis, founded TheHairVault, a vending machine stocked with...

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Rogue

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Rogue! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Adoptable Horse:...

Union, MO · 1d

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Checkers & Rally’s Unveils Upgraded St. Louis Restaurant with Reopening

Iconic Double Drive-Thru Burger and Fries Brand Introduces Updated Restaurant Design and Enhanced Guest Experience. November 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // ST. LOUIS, Mo.– Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the reopening of its restaurant at 3605 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO, with an updated design and enhanced guest experience. Following a previous closure due to a fire, the restaurant reopened its doors on November 10, bringing its signature bold flavors and unbeatable value back to local guests with a refreshed look and improved operations. The brand plans to host a grand opening celebration at a later date.

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Meet the photographer who captured the human spirit after devastating St. Louis tornado

More than a year after the powerful tornado ripped through the area leaving destruction, heartbreak, and loss in its wake, Sprengeler is sharing the stories behind the images he captured that continue to move him deeply.

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The Black Rep turns 50 and brings down the house with ‘Tell Me Somethin’ Good’

Some anniversaries are marked with speeches, flowers and candles. The St. Louis Black Repertory Company is celebrating its 50th anniversary the way it knows best: with powerhouse vocals, legendary music and an evening guaranteed to have audiences singing along and dancing in their seats.

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6 Home Remodeling Contractors St. Louis Homeowners Can Trust in 2027

Picking a contractor for a remodel usually comes down to scope. Some companies focus on one area of the home, others handle both interior and exterior work, and a few are set up to manage design and construction together from the start. Knowing which lane a company works in before you call can save you from wasting time on estimates that do not fit the project.

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Union Loafers pauses pizza service

Union Loafers (1629 Tower Grove) has paused its pizza operations. The restaurant announced the news via an Instagram post on Monday afternoon. A note on its website reads: “Hey Loafers, as of Saturday, 11/7, we have decided to suspend pizza service. Loafers Lunch, bread and our other locations will keep the same hours. Thank you!

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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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 · 2d

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How to look out for the canine cough in your dog

ST. LOUIS – With temperatures getting colder, you may be worrying about how to best keep your family healthy. Those concerns may also need to extend to your four-legged friends. Kennelwood Pet Resorts released symptoms to look out for with canine respiratory illnesses, especially the canine cough. They say...

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