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The 1904 World’s Fair included many elements celebrating America’s patriotic spirit. One of the most popular of these was the Liberty Bell, an icon associated with Independence Day that traveled from Philadelphia to St. Louis for the exposition. A Symbol of Unity Starting several decades after the Civil War, Philadelphia permitted the bell to be …

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain

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Back in May, FOX 2 reported about a frog fountain water feature being stolen or destroyed at roadway flower garden for the fourth time in five years. The frog, nicknamed Fernando, was the centerpiece of a garden residents started in the median of the State Street-Belle Street split.

Despite the heat, crowds are already out celebrating America’s birthday with a variety of fourth of July parties including those decked out in red, white, and blue at the annual Heritage and Freedom Fest.

The Washington County Emergency Management Agency says not one corner of the 650 mile county was left untouched.

Boil Water Advisory for North city was lifted effective 5:15 PM, 7/03/23.

Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas gave up two runs and four hits in six innings. After giving up all four hits in the first two innings, he retired 14 straight batters and did not allow a runner until back-to-back walks of Garrett Cooper and Jean Segura in the seventh to start the Marlins' rally.

A senior citizen in north St. Louis County contacted our You Paid For It team when she could not get the help she needed from her town officials to fix her air conditioning.

I've been aware of the "odd" anti-gay video that the Ron DeSantis campaign promoted on Friday, but I hadn't bothered to actually watch it. A few minutes ago I finally did. It is not "odd." It is completely, beyond-all-parody batshit deranged. What the possible fuck could any of these people have been thinking? Be sure ...continue reading "That Ron DeSantis video is far more lunatic than I imagined"

A new sound is blending in with the annual cicada summer symphony in some St. Louis neighborhoods.

Some Valley Park residents wondered why city hall abruptly shut down Monday. The reason behind the action was the city failed to pass a budget before July 1, the start of the current fiscal year. An emergency meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

Carrying a 4-2 lead into the seventh inning, Miles Mikolas issued back-to-back walks with one out before he was pulled from the game and replaced by Andre Pallante.