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2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats. I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my...
World’s Largest Potato Meets World’s Largest Catsup Bottle
The Big Idaho Potato Truck Tour is making a stop at the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, At the Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower 800 South Morrison Ave., Illinois Route 159 Collinsville. Keep your eyes peeled as the World’s...
'You know what, it's just time to go,' Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis discusses retirement after more than 45 years
Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis is retiring in August. He joined KMOX’s Total Information A.M. to discuss his retirement and looks back some notable ‘You Paid For It’ stories.
August the Mansion is a perfect historical dining destination in O’Fallon, Illinois
The oldest home in O’Fallon, Illinois, once again welcomes visitors as August the Mansion, a dining destination quietly resting behind the houses and office buildings that have overtaken the surrounding farmland in recent years. Built in 1857 by wheat farmer Augustus Wastfield, the mansion was first converted into a restaurant in 1998. The repurposed home saw several concepts come and go before closing its doors in 2019.
Experts settle the Debate, Who has the BEST BBQ, St. Louis or KC?
According to the experts at lawnstarter.com, Kansas City, Missouri is the number one BBQ city in America this year, 5 spots ahead of its across-the-state counterpart St. Louis, which ranks 6th on the list. The cities in the 2nd-5th spots are Memphis, Houston, Kansas City KANSAS, and Los Angeles. The BBQ is so good in the Kansas City area that the experts say the Kansas side BBQ is better than any BBQ you can find in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Orlando, or anywhere else.
The Req Room Added to Restaurant Directory
OVERLAND, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The Req Room Bar and Bistro has been added to the St. Louis Restaurant Review restaurant directory. They were added due to their high online reviews and the diminishing existence of late-night bars. They offer many games and a great atmosphere to enjoy your favorite drinks and food with friends and family.
Growing up near Pruitt-Igoe influenced Elliott Davis to inspire
Elliott Davis, a longtime reporter at FOX 2, just announced his retirement after 45 years on St. Louis television. Known for his “You Paid For It” series on government waste, Davis has often shared his memories growing up near the Pruitt-Igoe public housing development.
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparation for the 141st America’s Birthday Parade
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A normally quiet warehouse is coming alive with color and sound days before the 141st America’s Birthday Parade. A dedicated staff of about a dozen are busy painting floats, testing electronics and sewing costumes ahead of this 4th of July’s march down Market Street, backed by hundreds of seasonal volunteers.
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