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Multi-vehicle crash blocking traffic on I-255 east in South County.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A multi-vehicle crash has traffic reduced to one lane on eastbound Interstate-255 approaching the Lemay Ferry exit in South County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says no injuries have been reported and efforts are underway to clear the crash. One lane of westbound...
St. Louis warning coordinator remembers office's first ever tornado emergency
It has now been five years since the 2019 EF3 tornado did damage to both Miller and Cole County, affecting many cities and its path, including Eldon, and Jefferson City. All of the mid-Missouri community that was here during the night of May 22nd, 2019 have their own version of memories centered around the powerful twister that had max wind speeds of 160 mph and moved from Eldon to Jefferson City along Highway 54.
'Pledge dad' in Mizzou hazing case sentenced to jail, house arrest
It's been nearly three years since a Mizzou freshman was fighting for his life in the ICU after being hazed at a fraternity event. Today, the victim's "pledge dad" was sentenced to six months in jail.
Fate of Missouri man imprisoned for more than 30 years is now in the hands of a judge
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis judge will soon decide the fate of a Missouri man who has spent more than three decades in prison for a killing he says he didn’t commit. Christopher Dunn was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1990 shooting death of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore believes Dunn was wrongfully convicted, and requested a hearing before Judge Jason Sengheiser. It concluded Wednesday.
St. Louis County man charged with shooting driver in construction zone
CLAYTON — Prosecutors have charged a St. Louis County man with assault after police say he shot another motorist in a construction zone earlier this month. Michael Morrison, 51, was held Friday at the St. Louis County Justice Center in lieu of $500,000 cash bail.
St. Louis City agencies come together to secure former St. Alexius Hospital
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City agencies came together Friday to clear and secure the former St. Alexius Hospital-Jefferson Campus. “The city of St. Louis continues to listen to our residents and take decisive action on long-standing problem properties,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “I’m thankful for the coordinated effort of multiple city agencies to make our neighborhoods safer and hold property owners accountable.”
Help is coming for Missouri, Illinois families that struggle with food insecurity during summer
MISSOURI, USA — As the school year comes to an end, many families face food insecurity because their kids and teens no longer have daily access to lunch and even breakfast they normally get at school. Buying groceries is tough right now for St. Louis metro families. "Food prices...
St. Vincent de Paul seeks to fill new role of assistant executive director
With a history of over 107 years of devoted service to community, St. Vincent de Paul Belleville, Illinois Council seeks someone to fill the new essential role of Assistant Executive Director. “This isn’t just any job,” notes Executive Director Pat Hogrebe, “this is a spiritual calling in the Catholic Ministry...
O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce shares news of recent ribbon cuttings
On May 2, 2024 Toast & Table, located at 227 W 1st St Unit B, O’Fallon, IL 62269, celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. Pictured cutting the ribbon are co-owners Stacy and Amanda. Now open, the public is encouraged to visit Toast & Table kitchen store to find curated collections of cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools and gadgets, linens, gifts and more for the everyday home cook. Located in the downtown district of O’Fallon, the local kitchen supply store is open for retail shopping Thursday through Saturday, with hands-on cooking classes coming soon. Check out their website and Facebook page for more information.
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