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Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
If you have ever considered joining the police force, now may be your time. Officer and dispatcher job openings can be found in many departments. Although policing has been the target of much criticism over the past decade or so, many of those in the profession still say it is a good job.
Granite City, May 16 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Granite City. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with Granite City High School on May 16, 2024, 16:30:00 CST. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with Granite City High School on May 16, 2024, 17:30:00 CST.
Former Mizzou frat member pleads guilty in hazing that left Twin Cities student with brain damage
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage.Ryan P. Delanty of Manchester, Missouri, pleaded guilty Friday in Boone County to supplying liquor to a minor and misdemeanor hazing, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a six-month jail sentence followed by six months of house arrest. Sentencing is May 24.The hazing in October 2021 at a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity event left freshman Danny Santulli unable to see, walk or speak."Ryan understands the gravity...
New traffic-calming meetings aimed at N. Broadway
After a recent crash critically injured a 9-year-old on N. Broadway, Alderwoman Pamela Boyd (Ward 13) hosted a traffic-calming event Tuesday in hopes of implementing safety measures and ensuring the safety of pedestrians and drivers on the road.
Four St. Louis area schools receive Gold Star designation
ST. LOUIS – On Tuesday, the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) named its eight Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2024. Four of the schools are in the St. Louis area. “These schools demonstrate that academic excellence is possible while striving to meet the needs of every...
Vatican upholds decision to close St. Louis parish as part of 'All Things New' restructuring
ST. LOUIS — The Vatican sided with the Archdiocese of St. Louis in its decision to close St. Roch and merge the parish with another as part of the "All Things New" restructuring plan. According to a news release from the archdiocese on Tuesday, the Vatican's Dicastery for the...
Get free Chick-fil-A nuggets and chicken strips this week
ST. LOUIS — Chick-fil-A locations in St. Louis are offering free nuggets or chicken strips. Open or download the Chick-fil-A app and your FREE offer will appear. Redeem for your free nugget or strip at any of our now 21 Greater St. Louis Chick-fil-A locations! This deal is good through Saturday, May 18th.
Advocates call for regional approach to homeless services
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Homelessness is an issue that impacts the St. Louis region, yet many advocates believe St. Louis City takes on a disproportionate amount of care for people in need of shelter. Tom Mangogna, the CEO of Magdala House, told First Alert 4 that recent...
Why community health is an increasing priority for St. Louis hospitals
Despite the vast amount of money spent on health care in the U.S., its population is relatively unhealthy. Dr. Alexander Garza, the chief community health officer at SSM Health, believes that improving health outcomes in the St. Louis community starts well before patients walk through clinic or hospital doors. “In...
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Advocates for victims of abuse at Missouri boarding schools on Monday urged the state’s attorney general to launch an investigation, work with local prosecutors and take other steps aimed at stemming the tide of abuse. Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students. Several people affiliated with those schools are facing criminal charges. Advocates who worry that more abuse is going unpunished gathered Monday outside Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s St. Louis office to demand action. “This is a structural problem,” said David Clohessy, a longtime advocate for abused children and former leader of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. “These are facilities that are remote, independent, private, sometimes for-profit, largely under the radar with little or no scrutiny, state oversight, monitoring or supervision. It’s a recipe for disaster.” A spokeswoman for Bailey said in an email that the attorney general’s office does not have jurisdiction to prosecute criminal cases, except when appointed as special prosecutor by the governor or a court.
Kids found safe after call for water rescue in Webster Groves
WEBSTER GROVES (First Alert 4) -- Two girls were found safe in a backyard after a large response for a water rescue. The Webster Groves Fire Department said a call went out for two girls who possibly ended up in a creek near Brentwood Boulevard and Newport Avenue. Multiple crews searched the creek Tuesday afternoon.
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