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One person injured in shooting in town of Pittsfield, Brown County Sheriff's Office says
PITTSFIELD - A 16-year-old was injured in a shooting Wednesday night in the town of Pittsfield. The Brown County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting around 9:40 p.m. in Pittsfield. Officers used armored vehicles to contact people at the residence, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies said one person was shot. The sheriff's office didn't say where the shooting occurred.
Construction on removable floodwall breathing new life into Pike County community
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Despite days of rain, residents along the Mississippi are breathing sights of relief as the river slowly starts to recede. After 16 years as the Mayor of Clarksville, Missouri, Jo Anne Smiley has learned she always has to keep one eye on the river. “Last week...
New details offer insight into Wentzville superintendent's sudden retirement
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — 5 On Your Side has learned new details about the superintendent of Wentzville Schools' decision to take a sabbatical and ultimately leave the district. Since the start of the pandemic, University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita Manion has noticed the rise of a disturbing trend in schools across the country.
IAWC again addresses Hardin water quality
A number of concerns continue to be shared on social media regarding the water quality in Hardin. The town’s water system was purchased more than a year ago by Illinois American Water Company. IAWC spokesman Terry Mackin tells The Big Z they are aware of the concerns and are following their plan to fix things.
After paying into condo association, O'Fallon residents want answers after getting storm damage bill
Within homeowners and condominium associations, residents often find themselves embroiled in disputes over accountability, transparency, and financial responsibility. The I-Team has uncovered that many of these types of associations are struggling to manage soaring insurance premiums and having trouble meeting their obligations. The Marie Estates Condominiums in O’Fallon, Missouri, is...
Rivers rising, major impacts not expected
The National Weather Service continues to warn of rising river levels, but major impacts are not expected at this time. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow tells The Big Z the Mississippi River there is expected to crest at 22.4 feet. Your browser does not support the audio element. The west end...
Opinion: Safeguarding Workplace Freedom
Jeremy Cady’s op-ed, “UAW brings its bad faith bargaining to Missouri,” highlights concerns that Missouri auto workers at the Toyota facility in Troy should consider as the union organizes its campaign there. Cady rightly points out that the UAW’s strike in Michigan last year resulted in workers...
Minor flooding expected along area rivers
The National Weather Service says minor flooding along area rivers is to be expected in the coming days and has issued a flood warning through at least 9am Saturday. The warning is the result of recent heavy rains upstream and additional precipitation forecast over the next day or so to our north.
2 dead in separate motorcycle crashes Saturday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two people died in two separate motorcycle crashes that happened in the St. Louis area on Saturday. Police say the first crash happened around 2:45 pm. on Highway 61 near Route B in Lincoln County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was going northbound on Highway 61 when a Harley Davidson motorcycle tried to cross the highway.
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