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Local Author Pens Historical Fiction Book

(Farmington, Mo.) Local author, Jack Ward Skinner, has a new book. It’s the second installment in his continuing saga of the Calliott family. Skinner says The book is called “War and Promise” and it’s set in the time of the War of 1812. Skinner says he has several book signings coming up for those who wish to purchase a copy.

Farmington, MO · 1d

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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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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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Mary Engelbreit, whose illustrations touched on cuteness and protest, donates work to WashU

For years, Mary Engelbreit's work was defined by cheery, bright colors of "children and butterflies." But when Michael Brown Jr. was killed by a police officer in 2014, she felt a call to be more political in her work. "I didn't really care if I lost followers at that point,"...

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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.

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MAC Museum of College & Community History Announces Expanded Hours and New Exhibits

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The MAC Museum of College & Community History is expanding its operating hours beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing more opportunities for visitors to explore the history of Mineral Area College and the surrounding communities. Under the new schedule, the museum will be open whenever...

Park Hills, MO · 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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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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Route 66 turns 100, bringing international travelers to St. Louis

As Route 66 turns 100, travelers from across the globe are hitting the road to experience a piece of Americana.

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Step into a Storybook Christmas on This 200-Year-Old Missouri Main Street

With apologies to Nat King Cole, Jack Frost might not actually be nipping at your nose in St. Charles, Missouri—but you can run into him dashing down Main Street amidst revelers at the Saint Charles Christmas Traditions festival, celebrating its 52nd season in 2026. Just 30 minutes northwest of...

St Charles, MO · 2d

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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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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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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 · 18h

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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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St. Charles County Library Proposal Includes Plans for New Branches

The St. Charles County Library District has proposed building three new branches, renovating existing ones and buying new books as part of a multimillion-dollar plan. A proposed branch in Lake Saint Louis was among the plans reported by STLtoday.com. The Cliff View branch is in Wentzville, per the same report....

St Charles County, MO · 1d

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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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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.

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Your guide to holiday events around St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - With the start of winter and the excitement of multiple holidays approaching soon, here is where you can enjoy all that the St. Louis Metro has to offer. Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back their Holiday Season Opener, where fans can...

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