(The Conversation) - Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake – or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke. A quip attributed to former “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson has it that “There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.” It’s certainly earned its reputation for longevity. [...]
Jeffrey Miller Associate Professor of Hospitality Management, Colorado State University
The largest indoor oval dirt track in America is in St. Louis for the weekend. It's part of the Gateway Dirt Nationals this weekend at the Dome at America's Center.
An officer shot a suspect Friday evening in St. Clair after a traffic stop escalated to the point of the officer being dragged, according to the St. Clair Police Department.
The Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce said they've been overwhelmed by community support after a vandal destroyed a holiday display in a preservation area earlier this week.
The Northview Village Nursing Home, located at the corner of North Kingshighway Boulevard and Highland Avenue in north St. Louis, abruptly shut down Friday.
A group of SLU Hospital nurses is planning a two-day strike later this month. Organizers say the strike comes in protest of "union-busting" practices and outsourcing of RN jobs.
Jefferson County authorities have arrested a Fenton man accused of sexually assaulting a girl for seven years. Investigators say he is possibly linked to other victims.
Bond decisions await for three men charged in a high-profile St. Charles County trafficking case, though there appear to be some delays after several court hearings this week.
“The Pioneer Woman” and “cute kitchen gifts” are practically synonymous. Ree Drummond’s brand is well-known (and beloved) for creating affordable, adorable and practical kitchen items that any home cook would love to receive this holiday season.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After eight and a half years in prison, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard will be released later this month. She will also be releasing a new ebook following her incarceration. The ebook titled, "Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom" is an exclusive collection of interview transcripts and journal entries, plus her own illustrations and [...]