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Women’s sports bar opens in Maplewood

A women’s sports-focused bar concept that originated in Portland, Oregon, is opening its first franchise location in the St. Louis area, bringing a venue dedicated exclusively to televising women’s sports.

Maplewood, MO · 2d

firstalert4.com

Polar Express returns to Union Station on Friday

The Polar Express train ride returns to St. Louis Union Station on Friday, bringing a holiday tradition to life through Dec. 30.

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Collinsville Daily News

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

Granite City, IL · 2d

FOX 2

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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

FOX 2

St. Louis secures extra shelter beds for winter freeze

St. Louis officials expanded emergency shelter capacity to approximately 500 beds starting Friday, Nov. 13, to protect residents from an upcoming stretch of below-freezing temperatures.

St. Louis, MO · 7h

firstalert4.com

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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Taste of SIBR Returns to Collinsville to Support Food Pantries

COLLINSVILLE — A plate of local food will come with a chance to support area food pantries at the Southwestern Illinois Board of Realtors’ Taste of SIBR on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. The event, open to the public, will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madison...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

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Competing plans emerge to move St. Louis County employees from Clayton building

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the St. Louis County Council can’t even agree on how to move out of the county’s aging headquarters. The debate comes after years of disagreements between Page and the council over matters including COVID-era mask mandates, Page’s continuing work as an anesthesiologist and funding for medical care at the St. Louis County jail.

Clayton, MO · 1d

stlmag.com

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 · 9h

FOX 2

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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 · 19h

TAG24 NEWS

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 ...

St. Louis American

Lift for Life girls basketball trio announce college commitments

It was a special day at Lift for Life Academy on Tuesday as three members of the Hawks’ girls basketball dynasty announced their college commitments before family, friends and classmates in the school auditorium. Nationally ranked point guard Amaya Manuel announced her commitment to the University of Tennessee of...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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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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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The Missouri Sushi Spot Where Fresh Rolls Keep Coming And Nobody Counts Your Refills

Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, has a lunch secret that office workers whisper about in elevators. It involves a menu, a pencil, and a waiter who keeps coming back with more rolls until you wave the white napkin. The deal works for lunch and dinner, and the price stays friendly enough...

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Women's Basketball Scores School-Record 116 Points in Season Opening Win Over Eureka

ST. LOUIS – The Maryville women's basketball team poured in a school-record 116 points and began its 2026-27 season by rolling past Eureka 116-26. The total eclipsed the previous mark of 113 set versus Oakland City Dec. 1, 2013. In addition, the Saints set a new program mark for largest margin of victory at 90 points, topping the record of 74 set against Blackburn Nov. 11, 2012. A third record that fell was most total rebounds as Maryville grabbed 83 boards, to surpass the previous record of 64 versus Harris-Stowe Dec. 10, 2010. Melia Lemorande led four Saints in double figures with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Lindsey Schadewalt added 22 points and snared 10 boards. Hadley Crosier and Claire Lueken finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Maryville, MO · 2d

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Overnight Warming Locations Provide Shelter for Cold Nights, Seek Volunteers as Temperatures Drop

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new site for the 2026–2027 season, and they’re looking for volunteers to serve community members experiencing homelessness and heat insufficiency. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know...

Alton, IL · 1d

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Commute: Mizzou Hoops announces full signing class

The Morning Commute for Friday, November 13th, 2026. So Mizzou didn’t announced Adkinson’s addition until yesterday morning. But Adkinson was as much of a lock to be a Tiger as we’ve had in recent seasons. He’s been fully locked in a for a while now. Joining Adkinson in the top 10 class are Devin Cleveland and Cameron Barnes.

St. Louis, MO · 10h

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SLPS school closures could hang in the balance as residency case goes to court

This Monday, Robert Harvey, a member of the St. Louis Board of Education, will be in court, answering questions under oath about where he was living in the first 10 months of 2024. If the judge doesn’t find his answers persuasive, Harvey faces removal from the school board. And...

St. Louis, MO · 9h

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