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Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. Half of a west Belleville duplex that’s falling into disrepair has become a headache for city officials, police, neighbors and an alderwoman who is “frustrated beyond belief.”. The man who owned and lived in the unit died...
Forecast: Stormy weather through the weekend
ST. LOUIS — The chance for morning rain fades as the sun comes up. Partly to mostly cloudy this morning with some spot showers and storms possible again Wednesday afternoon. Highs in the low 80s. Partly cloudy tonight. Out the door Thursday temperatures will be in the 60s. Breezy and warm Thursday, highs in the […]
St. Louis school district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
St. Louis' school district is offering to pay some families to drive their kids to school as part of an effort to offset a shortage of bus drivers.“We are excited to announce a new set of programs aimed at addressing the current challenges in transportation services,” Toyin Akinola, St. Louis Public Schools' director of transportation, wrote in a Monday letter to parents, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.Under the plan, families who have experienced “chronic bus absenteeism” this school year will receive gas cards for the next two weeks. Starting May 13, all families in the district “willing to transport...
Fallen local Marine to be brought home Friday, public urged to line I-70 in show of support
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As the family of a local Marine killed in a training accident is set to return to St. Louis, organizers of the homecoming are asking the public to take part. Marine Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, 22, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, was killed...
Former SLPS employee charged after police say he slammed 6-year-old's head into lunch table
ST. LOUIS — A former Saint Louis Public Schools employee was charged after police said he slammed a 6-year-old child's head into a table while supervising lunchtime at a daycare center earlier this month. St. Louis prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against 58-year-old Gregory Filben for a felony count of...
Band films new music video in Belleville
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A well-known folk band is shining a spotlight on Belleville. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats chose Belleville as the location for their new music video. The band has previously performed on "Saturday Night Live" and opened for the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan while on...
St. Louis alderman to propose allowing cannabis cafés in city
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Alderman Rasheen Aldridge is planning to introduce a bill that would allow cannabis cafés to open in the city. Aldridge says it’s a creative way to bring in revenue for the city. “From our budget director, we’ve seen how...
'This man is...the devil' | Prosecutors play recording of suspect's ex-wife's call with detective during trial for murder of St. Louis police officer
ST. LOUIS — Amy Kinworthy is Thomas Kinworthy’s ride-or-die love. That’s what she told jurors during the seventh day of his trial for the murder of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon. This, despite admitting he had committed acts of domestic violence against her during their 15-year...
Collinsville man convicted in 2021 murder, attempted murder of St. Charles County man
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Collinsville man accused in the vicious murder of a beloved Troy, Illinois business owner and attempted murder of a St. Charles man was found guilty by a jury on Friday. The jury convicted Robert Tarr, 50, in the murder of Leslie Reeves,...
Family of St. Louis man searching for answers after man hit by vehicle in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a St. Louis man is demanding justice after they say a family member was injured in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend. Drew Schenk, 22 was in Columbia from St. Louis visiting a group of friends who attended the University of Missouri during the weekend, according to his sister The post Family of St. Louis man searching for answers after man hit by vehicle in Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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