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Abbott must pay $95 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
The verdict in St. Louis, Missouri state court comes in the first trial against the company out of hundreds of similar claims over the formula pending in courts around the country, which Reuters viewed via Courtroom View Network. The jury awarded $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in...
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.
Toddler dies in I-70 crash not in car seat; first responders remind public of free installations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Investigators are still looking into a Thursday morning fatal accident on I-70 near the Salisbury exit. A three-year-old was killed after police say the driver hit a tractor-trailer after weaving through traffic at a high speed. The child was not in a car seat.
‘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.
3 Eternal Chuck Berry Classics that Have Stood the Test of Time
Want to know how good and significant the St. Louis, Missouri-born rock and roll songwriter and performer Chuck Berry was? Well, according to legendary artist John Lennon, “If you had to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.” In other words, according to the former Beatle, Berry was synonymous with the sound.
3 Cardinals players who aren't as safe as we think with the trade deadline approaching
The St. Louis Cardinals certainly aren't known for making the flashiest moves at the trade deadline, but they can make some surprising ones. The Jordan Montgomery for Harrison Bader trade most recently comes to mind. John Mozeliak isn't afraid to get creative with some deals that aren't necessarily being talked about amongst Cardinals media and national baseball rumors. Here are three players who might not be as safe as we'd think.
3 emergency backup plans Cardinals must trade for after Zach Eflin comes off the board
The St. Louis Cardinals have emerged from the rubble of the National League as serious playoff contenders. Behind a veteran squad, headlined by Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray, the Cardinals are right in the thick of things in the NL Wild Card race. Before the trade deadline, St....
Analyzing Shelby Miller as a potential Cardinals' bullpen target
The Cardinals know they're going to need some help in the bullpen this year at the deadline, and it's time for them to get going on making trades. With the deadline approaching, I thought now would be a good time to discuss a potential bullpen target. The Tigers have a...
Bush earns backing from Michael Brown’s father, a decade after son’s death
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) on Friday unveiled an endorsement from the family of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old shot and killed by Ferguson, Mo., police in 2014. Bush is locked in a close primary race against St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who defeated a seven-term incumbent in 2018. During his campaign for county prosecutor, Bell…
FC Dallas and St. Louis CITY Face Off in Leagues Cup Opener
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8 PM, FC Dallas and St. Louis CITY will hit the pitch at CITYPARK to kick off their journey in the much-anticipated Leagues Cup. FC Dallas starts its Leagues Cup campaign on enemy turf, facing the fierce St. Louis CITY. But let's break down what's at stake here. The Leagues Cup is an exhilarating tournament that brings together all 47 clubs from MLS and Liga MX. It's a true clash of titans, pausing domestic leagues so these teams can battle it out in a seven-round competition, running from July 26 to August 25. And what makes it even more thrilling is the fact that there are no ties! If the game ends in a draw, it goes straight to penalties, and the winner gets an extra point on top of the draw point in regular time.
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