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Bobby Taylor, beloved rock drummer, dies at 58 after cancer battle

Bobby Taylor, the St. Louis drummer behind multiple local rock bands including Rebel Train, has died at 58 after a five-year cancer battle . Taylor's wife, Jami Taylor, announced his death in a Facebook post on Nov. 5. "Love is… knowing when to let go," she wrote. "Rest in peace, my sweet beautiful husband. You don't have to fight or suffer anymore. Fly high, my love. We WILL be together again one day." Bobby Taylor was the drummer behind many St. Louis groups, including the Whitesnake tribute band Slide It In, Ragdoll 2.0, Mean Street, Fallen Angel, Pyromaniacs and Foreplay, according to St. Louis Today . Taylor, who was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2021, detailed his stage four cancer diagnosis on the St. Louis podcast "The End is Near so, Let’s Drink Beer" in November 2025. Squamous cell carcinoma is commonly known as a type of skin cancer, but SCC can also form in the lung, mouth and throat, anus or other organs, according to the Cleveland Clinic . "I had a lump under my jaw. And then they turned into other lumps and then it got into the lungs. And then I've done radiation five times I've

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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St. Louis Weekend Events: Nov. 13-15

ST. LOUIS – Despite temperatures beginning to drop in the St. Louis region, there are a variety of different weekend events that will warm up spirits, including the return of the Flyover Comedy Festival. St. Louis International Film Festival Runs through Sunday at various venuesThe St. Louis International Film Festival celebrates its 35th year with […]

St. Louis, MO · 14h

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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.

St. Louis, 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.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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.

St Charles, MO · 3d

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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,"...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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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 · 1d

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KEZK-FM flips the switch to all-Christmas music across St. Louis

St. Louis radio station KEZK officially launched its 24-hour Christmas music format on Friday with help from FOX 2 reporter Margie Ellisor.

St. Louis, MO · 14h

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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 · 2d

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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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Thousands attend annual Ladies Night event in Festus

More than 5,000 people attended the sixth annual Ladies Night on Nov. 7 on Festus Main Street. This year’s event started and ended earlier than in the past. Ladies Night was held from 2-8 p.m. this year after previously being held from 4-9 p.m. Event spokesperson Michelle Hohmeier said...

Festus, MO · 14h

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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 · 2d

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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.

St. Louis, 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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...

St. Louis, MO · 3d