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Seven Missouri Bakeries Still Making Gooey Butter Cake The Old St. Louis Way

Gooey butter cake is the dessert St. Louis claims as its own. It is a flat, sugary square with a soft, rich center and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. You will not find it at most bakeries outside Missouri, which makes the places still baking it a real treat. Here are seven shops across the state, from old neighborhood favorites to newer spots, that keep this classic going.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Men’s Soccer Falls in A10 Quarterfinal to #2 Saint Louis

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. – The University of Dayton men's soccer team was eliminated from postseason play by Saint Louis 1-0 in the quarterfinals. The Billikens netted the match's lone goal in the 59th minute off the foot of Andrew Heckenaible. Dayton closes out the 2026 season with a 9-5-3...

St. Louis, MO · 16h

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The Polar Express Returns to St. Louis Union Station

Cameron Schoeffel, Santa Claus, and The Polar Express Conductor preview the 12th year of The Polar Express train ride, rolling out November 13 through December 30.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer unveils plan to replace trees lost in May 2025 tornado

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced a new initiative Thursday to replace trees in north St. Louis lost in the deadly May 2025 tornado. As part of the Regreening North STL initiative, officials seek to replace every tree lost in the storm by May 2027. City officials plans to replant more than […]

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Jodeci kicks off ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis with appreciative fans

On Wednesday night at Stifel Theatre, St. Louis wasn’t judging Jodeci against their younger selves. The audience came to celebrate what they’ve meant for 35 years. Our city had the distinction of being the first stop on Jodeci’s tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their genre-defining debut, Forever My Lady. The November 4 show launched a more than 30-city run that continues through January 2027.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Fat federal grant for St. Louis police draws complaints from mayor

When is more federal money not a good thing? When it comes in the middle of a bitter battle, perhaps, and the city receiving it says it was cut out of the application process. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is raising concerns about a potentially massive infusion of money headed to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department through a federal grant that she never signed off on. She’s troubled that Police Board president Chris Saracino signed the application in a spot she says called for the mayor’s signature—and did so without her knowledge.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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SLU puts African American Studies department under review, students say gutting is not an option

Students and alumni are demanding that St. Louis University not eliminate or downsize its African American Studies department, just five years after its creation. The university had put the department under review in September, along with 10 other arts and sciences majors. Over 150 students, staff, faculty and alumni gathered...

St. Louis, MO · 14h

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Wellman versus Wagner: newcomer Democrat overthrows 13-year reign

A pinnacle turnout in the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3 was the victory of Democrat Fred Wellman over incumbent Republican Ann Wagner. Wellman will now represent the second Missouri congressional district (MO-02) which includes Fenton and parts of the St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Warren counties. Receiving a...

Missouri · 1d

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USYNT star Maddie DiMaria signs with NWSL club Angel City FC at age 17

LOS ANGELES – Angel City Football Club (ACFC) has signed 17-year-old U.S. U-17 Youth National Team star forward Maddie DiMaria through 2030. DiMaria signed with the club prior to her historic performance at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, scoring 12 goals, the most by a U.S. player at any level in a single FIFA Women’s World Cup. The two-time Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year (2024 and 2026) and 2026 Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year surpassed the previous U.S. mark of 10 goals, set at the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Joe Edwards sells Moonrise Hotel for $14.5M

Call it one small step for man and one giant leap for lodging.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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BJC, Aetna Reach 2027 Agreement For Illinois TRAIL Retirees

ST. LOUIS — Illinois state retirees enrolled in the TRAIL program through Aetna Medicare Advantage will retain in-network access to BJC HealthCare providers and hospitals in 2027 under a one-year agreement between the two organizations. This includes hospitals like Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis, where many in Illinois go for...

Illinois · 21h

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The Muny Teams Up With Jazz St. Louis to Share Staff and Resources

The Muny and Jazz St. Louis have announced a new operational partnership under which the much larger outdoor theater organization will share resources to support the jazz nonprofit's day-to-day operations. Early implementation of the arrangement has already begun, with the announcement timed to Jazz St. Louis opening its 31st season this week.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Teen injured in shooting at St. Louis short-term rental party

A teenager was injured in a shooting at a short-term rental party Wednesday in St. Louis' DeBaliviere Place neighborhood, police say.

St. Louis, MO · 17h

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Photos: St. Louis Supper Club at Sidney Street Cafe

On November 2, 2026, St. Louis Magazine hosted our latest St. Louis Supper Club, presented by ReeceNichols, at Sidney Street Cafe in Benton Park. “Cheryl and I chose a classic over the latest hot spot,” says George. “For decades, Sidney Street Cafe has been a perennial favorite among St. Louis’ best restaurants..”

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

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Midterm Voters Split on Abortion and Trans Healthcare Ballot Questions

St. Louis — Voters’ sweeping support of Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s midterm election didn’t translate into similarly clear outcomes for ballot initiatives on abortion access and transgender issues. In Missouri, a state that President Donald Trump carried by an 18-point margin in 2024, voters rejected a...

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First Freeze of the Season Arrives Late Across the Ohio Valley as Lows Drop to 32 in Indianapolis and Topeka and Into the Mid 30s in St. Louis, Cincinnati and Memphis

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — The first freeze of the season is possible for many people across the Ohio Valley from Saturday night into Sunday morning, November 8. Forecasters say a record-strong El Niño has delayed it, and this freeze is coming about two to three weeks later than the region’s normal first freeze. The RRFS-A model forecast for 7 a.m. EST Sunday shows lows near 32 degrees in Indianapolis and Topeka, 34 degrees in St. Louis and Oklahoma City, and 36 degrees in Cincinnati and Memphis. Colder pockets in rural areas and valleys could drop below freezing.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Kamadulski, area teams ready for Class 1A state cross country meet

Kamadulski enters her first high school state meet as a regional and sectional champion, while MELHS and FMCHS return to Peoria and Maryville Christian makes its first team appearance.

Maryville, IL · 22h

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Missouri-Illinois Freeze Warning Overnight Tonight: Lows Near 28°F Nov 6-7

St. Louis, Columbia, Belleville and southern Illinois face crop and plumbing risks.

Missouri · 1d

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The Barkery Community Dog Walk on December 12, 2026

Grab a leash and join fellow dog lovers for a morning group walk with their sweet pups! We'll meet at 8:00 AM at The Barkery. After gathering and greeting our four‑legged friends, we'll head out together for a relaxed group walk perfect for pups and people alike to socialize, stretch their legs, and enjoy the community.

Belleville, IL · 20h