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Two Illinois drive-in theaters nominated for Best in US competition
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Gibson City’s beloved Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre is currently in second place for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Top 10 Best Drive-Ins. They are encouraging more votes to become number one. Currently, another Illinois drive-in — the Skyview Drive-In in Belleville — is in the […]
Court-appointed psychologist takes stand at Thomas Kinworthy’s trial
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Wednesday, a court-appointed psychologist took the stand in the trial of Thomas Kinworthy. Kinworthy is facing 10 charges, including first-degree murder, after being arrested for the August 2020 shooting death of Officer Tamarris Bohannon, 29. Police said Bohannon and another SLMPD officer were responding to a shooting call in south St. Louis City when Kinworthy started shooting. Bohannon died from his injuries, leaving behind his wife and three children.
A Belleville duplex is deteriorating. HUD and a squatter are calling the shots
Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. Half of a west Belleville duplex that’s falling into disrepair has become a headache for city officials, police, neighbors and an alderwoman who is “frustrated beyond belief.”. The man who owned and lived in the unit died...
St. Louis school district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
St. Louis' school district is offering to pay some families to drive their kids to school as part of an effort to offset a shortage of bus drivers.“We are excited to announce a new set of programs aimed at addressing the current challenges in transportation services,” Toyin Akinola, St. Louis Public Schools' director of transportation, wrote in a Monday letter to parents, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.Under the plan, families who have experienced “chronic bus absenteeism” this school year will receive gas cards for the next two weeks. Starting May 13, all families in the district “willing to transport...
Forecast: Stormy weather through the weekend
ST. LOUIS — The chance for morning rain fades as the sun comes up. Partly to mostly cloudy this morning with some spot showers and storms possible again Wednesday afternoon. Highs in the low 80s. Partly cloudy tonight. Out the door Thursday temperatures will be in the 60s. Breezy and warm Thursday, highs in the […]
St. Louis alderman to propose allowing cannabis cafés in city
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Alderman Rasheen Aldridge is planning to introduce a bill that would allow cannabis cafés to open in the city. Aldridge says it’s a creative way to bring in revenue for the city. “From our budget director, we’ve seen how...
'This man is...the devil' | Prosecutors play recording of suspect's ex-wife's call with detective during trial for murder of St. Louis police officer
ST. LOUIS — Amy Kinworthy is Thomas Kinworthy’s ride-or-die love. That’s what she told jurors during the seventh day of his trial for the murder of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon. This, despite admitting he had committed acts of domestic violence against her during their 15-year...
Former SLPS employee charged after police say he slammed 6-year-old's head into lunch table
ST. LOUIS — A former Saint Louis Public Schools employee was charged after police said he slammed a 6-year-old child's head into a table while supervising lunchtime at a daycare center earlier this month. St. Louis prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against 58-year-old Gregory Filben for a felony count of...
Metro East animal shelter seeking emergency foster homes, adoptions after several dogs abandoned in 24-hour period
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The East St. Louis animal shelter, Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG), is looking for emergency foster homes after multiple dogs were abandoned at the shelter in the last 24 hours, causing the non-profit to enact a rescue freeze Wednesday. Gateway Pet Guardians is...
Local fallen firefighter to be honored in a national tribute
(WTHI) - This weekend, a national memorial will honor firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is set to begin on Saturday. A total of 89 firefighters who tragically lost their lives in 2023 will be honored, alongside 137 firefighters...
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