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Man seriously injured after argument leads to hit-and-run in Fenton
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Charges were issued after a post-argument hit-and-run left a man with serious injuries Wednesday. Jake Robinson, 19 years of age, of the 2400 block of Glen Place in Granite City, Illinois, was charged Thursday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in physical injuries. Robinson is currently held without bond.
Man charged with murder in deadly north St. Louis County gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Metro East man was charged Thursday with murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a north St. Louis County gas station earlier this week. Unice Hobby IV, a 25-year-old Belleville man, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Dennis Cooperwood on Monday.
St. Joseph Police Chief says Valentines Law is good for everyone, not just police
A sweeping anti-crime bill signed into law recently by Governor Mike Parson included Valentines Law. Valentines Law, named after St. Louis County Police Officer Antonio Valentine, who died from injuries suffered during a police chase, increases the penalties for fleeing from law enforcement. St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster says...
Belleville man arrested in murder case
A Belleville man’s been arrested for a July 8th killing outside a gas station in north Saint Louis County. Police say prosecutors charged 25-year-old Unice Hobby the fourth on Tuesday, without him being in custody. Hobby is now jailed in Illinois, after his arrest Wednesday. Police say Hobby’s accused...
Funding Secured For Rice Lake Road Corridor Project
RICE LAKE, MN (KDAL) – St. Louis County and the City of Rice Lake announced the receipt of nearly 35 million dollars in state and federal funds for the Rice Lake Road corridor project. The project is expected to open up new areas for housing and other development opportunities...
Waigand Wheels program serves people with development disabilities
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Several St. Louis-area businesses are taking note of the occasion, while at the same time, helping Americans thrive. At Twin Oaks Schnucks on Big Bend, Chase...
Renters at St. Louis County storage facility allege disrepair, ask Contact 2 for help
Two men, Don Early and Jeremy Leavitt, have been dealing with leaks and other issues in their storage units at Public Storage's facility on North Lindbergh, and after reaching out to corporate headquarters, a district manager has been dispatched to inspect the roof and other issues.
‘She was such a light to us.’ St. Louisans remember media veteran Tammie Holland
Tammie Holland, a proud St. Louis native and beloved media veteran, died July 20, three years after receiving a cancer diagnosis. She was 53 years old. As friends, family and fans reflect on Holland’s impact on the region, the word “light” is written in various posts mourning her death. Holland is remembered for her warm demeanor and ability to make everyone feel seen and welcomed.
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune will still air during the Olympics: Here's when.
ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side has received questions from viewers about the Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune schedule during the Paris Olympics. There is a Telecast schedule we would like to share with game show fans. Here's when you can expect to watch Jeopardy:. Tuesday, July 30...
Teen shot in Jeff-Vander-Lou Thursday night
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis city police are investigating a shooting that injured a teen Thursday night in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. Police said, according to the 16-year-old victim, he and two other friends were walking near the intersection of Sullivan Avenue and North Garrison Avenue at around 7:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots, and the teen was struck.
Schnucks raises $200K for families of veterans and first responders
ST. LOUIS — Schnucks pledged a total of $200,000 to benefit the Folds of Honor Friday. Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization that supports families of military and first responders. The Schnucks community pitched in to help the company’s “Round Up at the Register Campaign,” which offered people...
St. Louis schools leader on leave after problems with buses, budgets, hiring
(The Center Square) – Weeks before the start of the school year, the superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools was placed on a temporary leave of absence. The Board of Education announced Dr. Keisha Scarlett, who became superintendent last July after serving as an assistant superintendent of academics in the Seattle school district, was on a temporary leave. Millicent Borishade, was appointed the interim superintendent. Borishade’s titles were Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools and in the Office of Student Support Services, according to the...
Here's where you can watch, support Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics in St. Louis area
ST. LOUIS — The 2024 Paris Olympics has begun!. Twelve St. Louis-area athletes are overseas representing the area and Team USA in several sports. If you couldn't make it to France to see the games, there are several places to watch the Olympics and show your support for the United States in the area.
4 inmates stabbed at Mo. jail during fight between detainees
ST. LOUIS — Four detainees at the city’s downtown jail were stabbed and injured in a fight Wednesday afternoon. Monte Chambers, a spokesperson for the city Department of Public Safety, said the trouble started around 1:20 p.m. when a guard sent out a distress call about a disturbance in one of the jail pods.
St. Louis ranks top 10 in U.S. for job growth, new data reveals
St. Louis has ranked among the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas for job growth over the last year, with 31,000 new jobs added, led by the leisure and hospitality industries and the tech sector, and recent investment announcements have contributed to the momentum.
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