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HopeFest silent auction to support HavenHouse
ST. LOUIS — HavenHouse offers support to patients traveling to St. Louis for medical treatment. It welcomes individuals of all ages and with any medical condition. The organization’s main fundraising event, HopeFest, is set to contribute 100% of its proceeds to support the families and patients relying on HavenHouse. Notably, the event features a large silent auction open to everyone, allowing bids from phones or computers without needing to attend in person.
Water main break forces early dismissal at 4 schools in Mehlville district
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A boil order is in effect, and four schools in the Mehlville School District are dismissing immediately due to a water main break. According to Christie Barnhart, a Missouri American Water spokeswoman, a 16-inch main broke around 9:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Baumgartner Road, just west of Heintz.
Domino’s launching new ‘You Tip, We Tip’ program
ST. LOUIS – One of the largest pizza companies will soon be offering coupons to use on future orders when customers leave a tip. In a release from Domino’s Pizza, a new promotion called ‘You Tip, We Tip’ is coming to customers. Beginning Monday, when customers...
Clothing retailer Express to close Fairview Heights store after bankruptcy
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – Clothing retailer Express will shut down nearly 100 stores, including one in Fairview Heights, after recently filing for bankruptcy. According to a court filing Monday, the Express store at the St. Clair Square mall is set to close doors. A closing date has not yet been determined.
The ’90s are calling (again) — claw clips are making a major comeback
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. As the temperatures and the humidity rise, our hair tends to get more and more difficult to tame. Sweat, humidity, and outdoor activities can take a toll on hair that’s worn down, so we tend to reach for hair accessories that’ll keep our strands secure and off our necks.
It’s back! Loop Trolley returns for 2024 season
ST. LOUIS – One big piece of the St. Louis experience has officially returned. The loop trolley reopens for the 2024 season on Thursday. The loop trolley will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 27. People can grab rides along the Delmar Loop from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on days it’s in service.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction is overturned in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
The torch will be passed: Son of Outdoors TV legend will take the reins
SPARTA, TN. (WFXR) — Buck McNeely was a legend in the outdoors television industry. The show he created, “The Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely” is the longest-running continuously running outdoors adventure program of all time. For more than three decades McNeely traveled around the world recording stories of hunting and fishing, often with his two sons Max and Rex.
Get a swimsuit for less than $10 at Going Going Gone
ST. LOUIS — Make a splash and save with this deal on swimwear during this sale at Going Going Gone. Right now you can get men’s and women’s swimsuits for less then ten dollars. This deal is so good it’s is going quickly with limited sizes. There are bargains on Nike, Hurley, and Columbia. Get free shipping when you spend $65.
Teen’s GPS bracelet allegedly connects him to many major business burglaries
ST. LOUIS — An 18-year-old has been charged with burglarizing some of St. Louis’ popular businesses earlier this month. Leslie James III is facing nearly two dozen counts of burglary, stealing, and property damage. A probable cause statement says James was wearing a GPS bracelet that tracked him to all of the businesses, including Big […]
Two men die in wrong-way St. Charles County crash
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — Two people are dead after a crash Wednesday night on southbound US 61 south of Route P in St. Charles County. Just after 8:30 p.m., Ray Jackson, 84, was driving the wrong way when he crashed head on with another car. Ryan White, 19, was driving the other car. They […]
Police search for victim in St. Louis apartment shooting
ST. LOUIS — A shooting in the lobby of an apartment building in The Ville neighborhood. This was at James House on St. Ferdinand Avenue. So far, police have not found a victim, and they are searching every one of the more than one hundred units. Police say persons of interest are being questioned.
Ballpark Village marks 10th anniversary with series of special events
ST. LOUIS — Ballpark Village is celebrating its tenth anniversary this weekend with a series of special events. The festivities kick off tomorrow and include a variety of activities, from a bar crawl to a concert by country singer Brett Young. There will also be a happy hour event featuring baseball legend Ozzie Smith on […]
Celebrate Ted Drewes birthday with 95 cent custard cones & party
ST. LOUIS — Ted Drewes is marking 95 years of delicious frozen custard today, and everyone is welcome to join the celebration and discover why they’ve been a favorite for so long. The festivities include giveaways, face painting, and custard cones for just 95 cents. There are also some exciting surprises in store for attendees. […]
Driver dies after crashing into a south St. Louis building
ST. LOUIS – A driver is dead after a car crashes into a building in the Bevo Mill neighborhood on Gravois and Newport Court around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday. A fire hydrant was also struck. A passenger was hurt and taken to the hospital.
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday it had finalized a suite of rules that aim to cut the plants’ pollution. One such...
Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests. While...
How changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime could affect workers
NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban noncompete agreements, which bar millions of workers from leaving their employers to join a competitor or start a rival business for a specific period of time. The FTC’s move, which is already being challenged in court, would mean that such employees could apply for jobs they weren’t previously eligible to seek.
Mother and son help neighbors escape Wentzville apartment fire
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — An intense overnight fire guts a Wentzville apartment building. This morning authorities are searching for a cause as residents try to cope with what’s happened. It all happened at the Pineview Apartments on St. Charles Street. That is just off West Pearce Boulevard and not far from I-70. The fire did very […]
Clayco hosting ‘Girls in Construction’ event
ST. LOUIS — Today, 75 middle and high school girls will explore careers in construction at Clayco’s office in Overland, learning that the industry is no longer just for men. Through interactive presentations, Clayco’s Network of Women will educate attendees about buying land, real estate, design, and the construction process from 8:30 a.m. to noon. […]
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