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First Alert 4 Investigates obtains documents shining light on days, weeks before Gardner resignation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - No big bombshells. That’s what the state auditor says after his office interviewed former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. It’s been over a year since she resigned, with legal pressure mounting. “If the idea is that a bombshell will reveal...
Financial crisis looms in East St. Louis over police pension debt
The City of East St. Louis is facing a financial crisis due to its ongoing battle with the police department, as the Police Pension Board has voted to send paperwork to the state comptroller to seize millions of city dollars to reduce the balance.
St. Louis goes ahead with expired temp tag loan program
ST. LOUIS — There is some good news for drivers with expired temporary tags: a loan program through the city of St. Louis is moving forward. And in just a few months, city residents will be able to apply for the assistance. St. Louis resident Andy Crossett said it...
Owners try to save house that St. Louis City wants to demolish
Coby Williams and her partner are fighting to keep the city from demolishing their Northside home, which they invested $25,000 in to renovate, and the city is willing to work with the new owner to restore the building to its habitable state.
Weeklong Juneteenth celebrations kick off in St. Louis
St. Louis celebrates Juneteenth from June 15th to June 20th with a variety of events including a 5K Race for Reconciliation, a Vendor Fair, and an Evening Celebration, as well as free entertainment and activities for all ages.
St. Louis All Local PM: State Auditor talks about Kim Gardner
St. Louis All Local PM: State Auditor talks about Kim Gardner. The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. A nine year old boy, riding his bike in O’Fallon Missouri died after being hit by a car.
St. Louis All Local AM Podcast: Public defenders barred access in city jail, US Marshals to help police
Public defenders barred access in city jail, US Marshals to help police, JeffCo Sheriff’s department needs help locating two missing women, cost of diapers leave families struggling, IL Sen. Duckworth on GOP failing to protect IVF
A push to mark the buried history of 'harrowing' slave prisons near Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS — Robin Proudie remembers working concessions at the old Busch Stadium as a teenager, selling popcorn and peanuts to hungry baseball lovers. Her favorite memory is the seventh game of the Cardinals' 1982 World Series. After the final out, she joined hundreds of frenzied spectators who poured on the field to congratulate the new champs. She remembers star shortstop Ozzie Smith picking her up in celebration.
Juneteenth Celebration in Alton includes Senator Duckworth
For the 33rd time, Alton residents will commemorate the anniversary of end of slavery in the United States. Saturday, June 15 at James Killion Park at Salu is the annual Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth is a commemoration of the message of the end of slavery being delivered to the final group...
Summer-like weather causing water main issues around St. Louis City
City utility crews were called to repair a water main break at the intersection of Chippewa St. and McCausland Ave., the same pipe that burst last August, due to the hot weather causing issues for the pipe by contracting and expanding at different temperatures.
St. Louis Corrections ‘purposefully’ disregarded Sunshine Law
ST. LOUIS – A lawsuit against the St. Louis Division of Corrections has led to the judge determining that the facility “purposefully violated the Sunshine Law” after a request for documents in 2021. According to the ACLU of Missouri, ArchCity Defenders requested the Division of Correction for...
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