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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into back of pickup truck in south St. Louis County identified
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Missouri — A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the back of a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon in Mehlville. A spokeswoman with the St. Louis County Police Department said that the department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the fatal crash, which occurred just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Union Road and Park Hill Court.
Assistant professor at Saint Louis University becomes 1st woman named to US Paralympic wheelchair rugby team
ST. LOUIS — USA Wheelchair Rugby announced its roster of athletes to participate in the Paris 2024 U.S. Paralympics this summer, and one athlete made history. Sarah Adam, from Naperville, Illinois, became the first woman named to a U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team. She works as an assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator at Saint Louis University, according to her faculty page.
Support offered to Jewish students at WashU following weekend unrest
ST. LOUIS — The Jewish community at Washington University is coming together to support one another. With the recent protests, many Jewish students at WashU are finding support at Chabad and Hillel, two of the most prominent Jewish organizations near campus. "I don't feel scared to walk around campus...
Illinois family demands justice after neighbor shoots, kills dog
IRVINGTON, Ill. — An Illinois family is demanding justice after a neighbor shot their dog three times, killing it. For the Wimberly family, the last few years have been undeniably hard. “My husband was hit by a drunk driver and had to have his leg amputated,” Lindsey Wimberly said....
'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...
Analyzing supply and demand: St. Louis Metro and County PD encounter high number of drug overdose 911 calls last year
ST. LOUIS — The drug supply is changing faster than St. Louis and St. Louis County can keep up with, according to experts and Missouri state officials. Experts say the majority of people who are dying of drug-involved deaths have other major social determinants of health barriers affecting their ability to stop.
Road in front of St. Louis Galleria closed due to water main break
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — A water main break has closed a stretch of road right in front of the St. Louis Galleria. The break shut down Brentwood Boulevard between Darst and Antler, the Richmond Heights Police Department recently posted on Facebook. The stretch of road runs parallel to the shopping center's main entrance.
Tyson meat plants dumped millions of pounds of pollution into Missouri and Illinois waterways, report finds
MISSOURI, USA — It takes literal tons of water to make hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets, according to United Nations data. According to the United Nations, Agriculture uses around 72% of the world's freshwater withdrawals. Animal meat production accounts for nearly one-third of that freshwater consumption, according to research commissioned by animal welfare organization Compassion in World Farming.
Uber is testing out a new safety feature in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A new safety feature aimed at protecting Uber drivers is being tested in St. Louis. This new feature is a rider verification, and it basically tells drivers that the person they're picking up is who they say they are. The next time you call an Uber within St. Louis city limits, you could see a small blue icon with a checkmark on your profile saying "verified," and drivers will see it, too.
Leaders to celebrate, launch the next segment of Brickline Greenway in downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The Brickline Greenway is unveiling and celebrating a pivotal milestone in the project's mission to unite communities. On Wednesday, project leaders will launch and unveil the start of construction along Market Street. This will extend the greenway 0.3 miles from CityPark Stadium to Harris-Stowe State University.
'It should be talked about': SLU hosts mental health awareness event amid unrest at US college campuses
ST. LOUIS — As college campuses see unrest across the U.S. amid the war in the Middle East, a university in St. Louis is focusing on mental health. Aspire Advocates for Behavioral Health and Saint Louis University's Center for Social Action will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Kick-Off Event from 1-3 o.m. Tuesday at the university's Clock Tower.
Monarch Fire Protection District says residents are facing longer 911 wait times due to lack of equipment
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — The Monarch Fire Protection District serves several different municipalities in west St. Louis County, and right now, it's facing challenges. Among them is not having enough equipment or equipment that's too old. So the district formed a community-led effort is called "Monarch NEXT." The district...
'This was not a pro-Palestinian rally, this was an anti-Israel, anti-Jewish rally': Strong criticism from WashU’s Jewish community after unrest
ST. LOUIS — A protest at Washington University’s campus led to the arrest of 100 people on Saturday made many in the university's Jewish community feel unsafe. WashU freshman Aron Goodman said the unrest and protests on campus were very hard to avoid and frustrating for Jewish students like himself.
Shooting in downtown St. Louis leaves 1 dead Monday night
ST. LOUIS — One person was fatally shot Monday night in downtown St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the report of a shooting just after 10:30 p.m. Monday on Olive Street near Pine Street, just blocks away from the Enterprise Center. There, they found a man in his 20s laying on the ground with gunshot wounds.
North St. Louis crash leaves woman dead, another injured Monday night
ST. LOUIS — A woman died and another was critically injured in a car crash Monday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened just after 10 p.m. Monday at North Broadway and Campbell Avenue, located at the edge of Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Trump VP contender mired in puppy-killing controversy to headline GOP event in Colorado
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) will speak in Golden this week amid bipartisan condemnation for her new book’s claim that killing an unruly puppy was a sign of her leadership ability. An organizer for the Jefferson County Republicans fundraiser leaned into the controversy,...
Sen. Hawley calls for audit of local post offices due to mail delays
ST. LOUIS — There is growing pressure for the U.S. Postal Service to step up its service and get mail delivered on time. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is now calling on the government to audit all post offices in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. In...
'Never give up': Shooting survivor grateful for gunman's conviction as he works to rebuild life
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Illinois — It's the news Chris Smith has been waiting for. "It's about time," Smith said. On Friday, a jury found Robert Tarr of Collinsville guilty on four counts, including first-degree murder for the death of Leslie Reeves and the attempted murder of Smith. The jury returned the guilty verdicts on Tarr's 51st birthday.
P’sghetti's relocates to larger space in south St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — P’sghetti's Pasta and Sandwiches closed its flagship location in south St. Louis County after a final dinner service on Sunday. It plans to reopen in a new space nearby at the end of the week. “Please bear with us as we transition into...
First responders rescue man near Meramec River after riverbank collapses, pinning him underneath rocks
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A man was rescued near the Meramec River at Simpson Park Monday afternoon after the riverbank he was fishing on suddenly collapsed, pinning him underneath rocks. According to Valley Park Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Curtis VanGaasbeek, a man was sitting on the riverbank...
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