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After nine years of waiting, St. Louis Catholic's boys soccer team claimed their 14th state championship with a 1-0 victory over defending champions University Lab. Junior Will Flavin scored the winning goal and earned most outstanding player honors in the dramatic Thursday night showdown.
Starting May 23, visitors at the St. Louis Science Center can stand beside a life-sized blue whale skeleton and hear its haunting calls in surround sound. The exhibit tells the story of how scientists turned a 2014 tragedy into groundbreaking research.
When heavy snow buried St. Louis's Dogtown neighborhood, one resident spent his own money to rent a skid steer and clear every street for his neighbors. No one asked him to do it, and he didn't charge a dime.
When St. Louis neighborhoods remained snowbound days after a winter storm, Kenneth Harrell rented a skid steer loader with his own money and cleared streets for free. His quiet act of service helped dozens of residents get back on the road.
After days limping through freezing temperatures with a badly broken leg, a stray dog named Dumpling is finally safe thanks to persistent rescuers in East St. Louis. Gateway Pet Guardians refused to give up, using cameras and a humane trap to bring her to safety.
A dog trapped in freezing water after falling through ice in St. Louis was pulled to safety by firefighters during a dramatic rescue mission. The shivering pup is now recovering well and expected to make a full recovery.
When a dog fell through ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters didn't hesitate to mount a daring water rescue. The pup is now safe and expected to make a full recovery.
When a dog fell through ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters didn't hesitate to deploy their Marine Rescue Team. The pup is now safe, warm, and expected to make a full recovery.
When a dog fell through ice into freezing water in St. Louis, firefighters braved single-digit temperatures to bring the terrified pup to safety. The Marine Rescue Team's quick action saved a life and reminded us why first responders are everyday heroes.
When a dog fell through ice in St. Louis during single-digit temperatures, firefighters didn't hesitate to jump into action. Thanks to their quick response and specialized marine rescue team, the pup is now safe and expected to make a full recovery.
When a dog fell through frozen ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters jumped into action with their Marine Rescue Team. The pup is safe, warm, and expected to make a full recovery.
When a dog fell through frozen ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters raced against time to pull off a daring water rescue. The pup is now safe and recovering after the Marine Rescue Team braved the bitter cold to bring him home.
While winter storms left drivers stuck across metro St. Louis, one good Samaritan spent his entire Sunday morning pulling strangers out of snowy messes. His simple act of kindness helped dozens of people get home safely.