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Missouri judge allows local sales taxes on marijuana to stack
A St. Louis judge ruled on Thursday that local governments can stack taxes on recreational marijuana. Currently, Columbia and Boone County each have 3% sales taxes, which are taxed on top of Missouri's 6% sales tax on marijuana. This means marijuana in Columbia is subject to 12% sales tax. The...
Pro-Palestinian protest shuts down eastbound I-64 near Forest Park Friday evening
ST. LOUIS — A Pro-Palestinian protest shut down eastbound Interstate 64 near Forest Park Friday evening as hundreds of demonstrators continued calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Police preemptively closed the eastbound lanes to traffic at around 7 p.m. as protesters made their way down Skinker Boulevard toward the interstate. Demonstrators briefly marched onto the on-ramp at around 7:30 p.m. before continuing back onto Skinker Boulevard.
Remodeled Walmart opens today in south St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS — A newly remodeled Walmart store is celebrating its opening today in St. Louis County, at 3270 Telegraph Road. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a parking lot tailgate party outside the store. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, giveaways, and appearances by local mascots Fred Bird and Louie, as well […]
New zebra first animal born at Wildcare Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed a new bundle of joy in April. A new zebra foal named Roxie was born on April 16. Roxie was born in April and is spending quality time with her mom at the zoo’s Wildcare Park, so you won’t be able to see her in person quite yet. Her father lives in the red rocks area at the zoo.
Remains of local sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified 80 years later
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- More than 2,400 service members and civilians were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. The remains of one of those service members, a sailor from the St. Louis area, have now been identified. George T. George was stationed...
What to expect for KMOX Day at the ballpark on May 8, along with other Cardinals giveaways in May
Megan Eberhart is the Cardinals Director of Promotions and Events, and she joined us in studio to preview the month of giveaways and maybe a little something on the City Connect uniforms.
Man found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Missouri officer
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man charged with killing a St. Louis police officer in 2020 was found guilty of murder Thursday. After a nearly two-week trial, a St. Louis jury convicted Thomas Kinworthy, 46, of first-degree murder and eight other charges in the death of 29-year-old Officer Tamarris Bohannon, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Dozens of motorcyclists ride from Lebanon to St. Louis to honor Army veteran
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - The ashes of an Ozarks man who died in a motorcycle crash last year are on their final ride. Motorcyclists, friends, family, and fellow veterans joined together Friday to remember Brian Fox and ride I-44 from Lebanon to St. Louis for his burial. “It’s rough every...
Woman charged in fatal stabbing Thursday inside St. Louis home
ST. LOUIS — A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a man Thursday morning inside a St. Louis home. St. Louis prosecutors issued charges against 30-year-old Tina Jackson for felony first-degree murder and armed criminal action. St. Louis police launched the homicide...
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