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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 · 20h

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Sauget’s historic Statue of Liberty replica stands tall once again

After major repairs, a century-old Statue of Liberty replica is standing tall once again in Sauget, Illinois.

Sauget, IL · 1d

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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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WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis Returns

MADISON, Ill. – A Christmas tradition and fan-favorite is returning soon to the Gateway City this holiday season. WonderLight Productions announced the return of WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis. From Nov. 13 to Jan. 3, 2027, visitors will once again be immersed in a dazzling holiday display right on the World Wide Technology Raceway. The […]

St. Louis, MO · 17h

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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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Women's Basketball Recap - November 11

ST. LOUIS - Three Eastern Illinois players scored in double figures led by Ava Stoller's 18 points, but Saint Louis held the Panthers to 26 percent shooting in the final quarter to escape with a 64-58 win over EIU. For the second straight game, EIU held a slight lead after...

Charleston, IL · 1d

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Missionary conference in St. Louis cancels workshops about abuse at Missouri-funded orphanage

A series of proposed workshops that referenced reports of sexual abuse at an orphanage run by a Missouri charity have been canceled by the International Conference on Missions. ICOM's decision came as thousands of attendees headed to its annual convention this week in St. Louis. The cancellation was met with...

St. Louis, MO · 10h

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St. Louis jail commissioner faces hostile crowd, frustrated aldermen

Administrators of the city’s jail had the tough task of defending operations in the long-troubled facility yesterday. Not only that, but jail commissioner Nate Hayward had to make his case in front of a room full of people who want to see the facility undergo systemic reform or shut down completely.

St. Louis, MO · 8h

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Saving the Spiral: the old Famous Barr parking garage

Though the garage, completed in 1962, is slated for demolition, one iconic portion of it may be worth saving, according to designers at the world-renowned, St. Louis-based, design and architectural firm HOK.

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Adam Pearson on St. Louis’ Code Blue outreach

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Adam Pearson. The director of the Human Services Department for the City of St. Louis last year launched the Code Blue operation, which works proactively to bring homeless people into shelter when temperatures drop below freezing. He discusses what they learned last year and what’s on his mind as we head into another winter. And speaking of winter, SLM staff writer Ryan Krull shares how the city is preparing to navigate a new complication this winter: miles of traffic-calming infrastructure that snow plows will have to avoid—or risk damage to themselves and the streetscape. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

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St. Louis Couple Turn Lucas Avenue Building Into Soil & Oil Art Space

Doug and Kirsten Weaver spent the summer sanding floors in 100-degree heat inside a building on Lucas Avenue, turning the second-floor space above a beauty supply store into something downtown St. Louis didn't quite have yet: an art gallery built around the idea that creative space shouldn't cost artists money they don't have. They're calling it Soil & Oil.

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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

St. Louis American

SLIFF documentary gives Black Vietnam veterans the chance to tell their own story

A conversation in the waiting area of a South County Costco laid the foundation for what became Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam. Filmmaker Joseph Puleo was waiting on repairs in September 2022. So was Vietnam veteran Edward Drew. They talked for more than an hour. Drew shared stories about serving in Vietnam as a Black soldier.

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Community reacts after SLPS announces closure of 9 schools, changes to others

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Anchors of north St. Louis neighborhoods will be closing down at the end of the school year. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Public School Board voted to close nine of its schools, going from 61 to 52 schools. This comes as the district...

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members lose Kettering in Ohio, VCU in Virginia and BJC in St. Louis on Jan. 1 and could lose Sentara too unless they switch by Dec. 7

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in western Ohio, Virginia and the St. Louis area are losing access to some of their biggest hospital systems on Jan. 1, 2027. Kettering Health, VCU Health and BJC have each announced they will be out of network, and Sentara in Virginia is on track to follow unless it reaches a […]

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Racers Take 8th, Redbirds 18th in Mid-Major Poll

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — CollegeInsider.com released its latest Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 list Tuesday, Nov. 10. Murray State dropped to No. 8, while Illinois State moved to No. 18. The Racers are 1-2 on the season, opening with a win over Southern Indiana before falling to Rice and...

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OHS Lady Rockets Volleyball is State Bound

For the first time in school history, the Okawville Lady Rockets Varsity Volleyball team is headed to the state tournament. This historic postseason began on October 28 at Maryville Christian High School, when the Lady Rockets faced Metro-East Lutheran High School in the regional semifinals. Okawville won in 2 sets, advancing to the regional championship. On October 29, the Lady Rockets played the Maryville Christian Lions at Maryville Christian High School for the regional championship. The Lady Rockets won the first set 25-16, lost the second 24-26, and came back to win the third set 25-17. With this win, the Lady Rockets advanced to play in the St. Elmo Sectional.

Okawville, IL · 1d

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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...