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Behind every adorable zoo baby is a carefully orchestrated conservation effort that's helping save species from extinction. The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed Amur tiger triplets, cheetah quintuplets, and the first-ever African painted dog pups through a nationwide breeding program designed to protect endangered animals.
Three St. Louis area high school hockey players just earned $5,000 scholarships recognizing their skills on the ice and dedication to their communities. The awards honor hockey legends who shaped Missouri's club hockey scene.
The Colorado Avalanche secured their third Western Conference top seed in five years with a 3-1 victory over St. Louis. With five games left, they're on track to claim the President's Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
After being betrayed at last year's Stand & Deliver, Tony D'Angelo redeemed himself by winning his first NXT Championship in a thrilling four-way match. The dramatic showdown in St. Louis saw D'Angelo overcome three tough opponents to claim wrestling's developmental brand top prize.
Lola Vice made history Saturday night in St. Louis, winning the WWE NXT Women's Championship and becoming the first Cuban American woman to hold the title. The former MMA fighter overcame two fierce competitors in a fast-paced triple threat match at Stand & Deliver.
Over 45,000 fans packed Comerica Park to celebrate Opening Day as the Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Sun-soaked fans rejoiced not just for the win, but for the return of baseball and the hope of a championship season. #
The St. Louis Mosaic Project is helping employers discover work-ready international talent already living in the region. Their second annual International Hiring Challenge makes it easy for companies to hire international students and professionals for paid roles.
Ken Barnes will run a half marathon in full Cardinals baseball uniform while carrying a bat and glove to honor his father and attempt a Guinness World Record. The 33-year-old needs to finish 13.1 miles in under 1 hour, 48 minutes on April 11. #
JJ Wetherholt wrote "MLB player" on a chalkboard in fifth grade, and this week that exact dream came true when he debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals. His teacher kept the photo all these years, sharing it just as her former student hit a walk-off in his first series.
Four Raleigh students built their own robotics team from scratch and just won the state championship. Now they're heading to the world stage in St. Louis.
An all-girls robotics team from Wellsville Central School just earned the New York State Championship title and a golden ticket to compete at the World Championships. Their winning design and fierce problem-solving skills are taking them all the way to St. Louis.
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.
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