Murphy, a rescued Bald Eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri, died at 33 due to a storm-related injury. His long life and unique behaviors, like incubating a rock, endeared him to many.

St. Charles County is enhancing parks with new features including a playground, vert ramp, and pickleball courts, with more developments like a unique playground and bike trails in the works.

Reconstruction of the historic Essen Log Cabin, stolen in pieces in 2015, is now proceeding as Wildwood invites bids from contractors for the cabin's restoration.

Thousand Hills State Park in Missouri received the Urban Night Sky Place certification for its efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky.

The Saint Louis Zoo announces the birth of Jet, the first Asian elephant calf conceived through artificial insemination, marking a conservation milestone.

The Belleville Christkindlmarkt in Illinois is returning for its 11th year, offering a traditional German Christmas market experience from November 29 to December 23, 2024.

The Saint Louis Zoo euthanized Ingozi, a 17-year-old male African lion, due to advanced liver and spinal disease. He was known for his roar and had sired several litters.

Knob Noster State Park in Missouri will have a ribbon-cutting for the new Spirit Trail addition on November 7th, marking the completion of a community-connecting project.

The Saint Louis Zoo's elephant, Jade, is expecting her first calf, due around late 2024 or early 2025. Her pregnancy is being monitored with care and enthusiasm.

Ryan Young caught a state-record 55-pound, 9-ounce black buffalo fish on October 13 at Stockton Lake, breaking the previous Missouri record set in 1989.

St. Charles County Parks offers a range of holiday activities including an eco-friendly holiday lecture, a train display, craft sessions, historical walks, and ice skating with Santa.

Wildwood City Council plans to address deer overpopulation through strategic culling, aiming to reduce deer density by 2024 with plans for future culling discussed in upcoming meetings.

The General Daniel Bissell House in St. Louis County is now part of the National Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, highlighting American history of resistance and quest for freedom.