Theft of used cooking oil in St. Louis was part of vast conspiracy, feds...
A series of cooking grease thefts from John D. McGurk’s last summer looked at first like the work of an addled thief committing a crime of convenience. A federal indictment now suggests it was part of something much bigger: a multi-state, million-dollar conspiracy trafficking in stolen fryer oil. The...
Sandwiched Between St. Louis And Nashville Is Illinois’ Only-Known Dormant Volcano Hidden In Plain...
Most people are familiar with Illinois as the home of Chicago, or perhaps as the starting point of Route 66. However, the state also features a notable geological wonder: Hicks Dome. Most volcanoes in the U.S. are on the West Coast, in Alaska, or in Hawaii., but Hicks Dome is, in fact, a dormant Midwestern volcano — on
Cool Foods When the Temperatures Rise
When temperatures soar and humidity levels climb, what we eat and drink can make a difference in how we feel. While no food can lower the outdoor temperature, choosing foods with a high-water content and lighter meals can help us stay comfortable during the hottest days of summer. For many...
Downtown St. Louis transforms into space of comfort during PrideFest weekend
Pride is in full effect in downtown St. Louis this weekend, as Saturday marked the first day of celebrations all across the region.
‘Heat Dome’ to Raise Humidity, Temperatures in Much of US
(This content was created with the help of AI.) A vast lid of hot air is settling over the central US and, by Fourth of July weekend, is expected to sprawl eastward and put roughly 200 million people under sweltering conditions. Forecasters said a strengthening "heat dome" will drive temperatures into the 90s and near
St. Clair’s $6 Million Airport Bike Runway Finally Takes Off
St. Clair County officials officially opened the latest stretch of the MetroBikeLink on Saturday, cutting the ribbon on a $6 million, 4.5-mile extension that runs from the Shiloh-Scott transit center toward MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. What had been a months-long construction corridor is now a paved multiuse trail lin
First Alert Weather Day Now Through Thursday for Dangerous Heat
Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the heat index topping out at up to 108 degrees.
Inside Dumpling Plus, the Delmar Loop’s new destination for soup dumplings
A new destination for soup dumplings recently debuted on the Delmar Loop. On May 1, Dumpling Plus (6335 Delmar) opened in the former Blue Ocean space. The new restaurant serves steamed soup dumplings, wonton soup, regular and pan-fried dumplings, and a small selection of Chinese street food options. Here’s what...
Tiny French bulldog puppy set to be euthanized inspired fundraising campaign for major surgery...
Just this week, Stray Rescue of St. Louis stepped up to save the life of a tiny blue and tan French bulldog puppy named Bumblebee. The puppy suffered from a left side femoral neck fracture – Her femur was broken and no longer connected to her pelvis. The puppy...
Local Food Inspections June 22 – 26
The Madison County Health Department inspected the following establishments June 22 - 26. June 22 Press House- Collinsville 10 (Pf) Hand washing shall be provided with paper towels, continuous towel system supplying user with clean towel, heated-air hand drying device or air-knife system Reference 6-301.12. PAPER TOWEL
