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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Pet of the Week- Meet Starr!

Thank you to Doit's Village Inn for sponsoring The Granite City Daily News adoptable pet from Metro East Humane Society. Meet Starr! This spunky girl is full of personality and guaranteed to keep you smiling! She's playful, fun, and has just the right amount of sass, but once the excitement settles down, Starr turns into an absolute cuddle bug who loves being close to her people. She's ready to trade shelter life for a cozy bed, a loving family, and someone she can call her very own. Starr has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her a chance. Don't let this sweet girl wait any longer come meet Starr. Hi I am new to Metro East Humane Society and I am very excited to meet you!! If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website at https://www.mehs.org/adoptables If you are interested in learning more about all of our adoptables or the adoption process at MEHS, please email info@mehs.org All of our dogs and cats will be microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. MEHS Adoption Fees: Dogs under 6 months: $250

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!

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.

Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

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...

O’Fallon family utilizing drones, scent dogs in search for missing dog, reward offered

An O’Fallon, Missouri, family is offering a $3,000 reward as they continue searching for their missing Goldendoodle, Bentley, more than three weeks after he disappeared.

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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...

Festus couple invites public to explore new bike park

Hundreds of eager cyclists were given a small taste of what’s to come at a new mountain bike park south of Festus. Chris and Rene Creed, owners of the Pedal’n Pi bike and pizza shop in Festus and founders of the Living Life on 2 Wheels nonprofit group, welcomed the community to explore their new bike park on Nov. 1.

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.

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...

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...

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.

Find a Sinkhole at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve

Take a hike through the old-growth forest and explore the sinkholes at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve near Columbia, Illinois. This 194-acre nature preserve sits between Millstadt and Columbia, Illinois, on Stemler Road. The preserve is known for its karst topography, which includes caves and sinkholes that drain into Stemler Cave.

Festus High students performing ‘Red House Mystery’

The Festus High School Theater Department is staging “The Red House Mystery,” a play based on a work of author A.A. Milne. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Tickets cost $5 and must be purchased at the door.

The Retta Jane way: Retta Jane Interiors opens in Clayton

From award-winning St. Louis designer and celebrated fashionista Retta Tussey, Retta Jane Interiors is set to soon make its grand debut on Maryland Avenue in the heart of Clayton, offering full-service interior design for new construction, renovations, furnishings, and styling. Touting more than 20 years of home design experience across...

Arby’s Is Testing 4 New Sandwiches In Select Cities

Arby’s tests deli-style subs as it expands beyond its longtime roast beef focus. Diners can find the trial sandwiches in Tampa, Denver, Grand Rapids, and St. Louis. Tampa and St. Louis also offer a ham, chicken, and bacon sandwich with barbecue sauce. Arby’s is about to give Subway a...