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East St. Louis official used library funds on new tires, cash advances, feds allege
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The former director of the East St. Louis Public Library was indicted in federal court on five counts of wire fraud and embezzlement for using library funds on personal purchases and cash advances. According to the indictment, filed Aug....
Football fans will soon have a safer and easier drive as MoDOT prepares to expand I-70
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A multibillion-dollar project to widen Interstate 70 across Missouri and improve safety is underway. In the St. Louis region the section from Wentzville to Warrenton will begin construction summer 2025. But right now contractors are bidding on the project and coming up with...
How an antique store find brought Ted Drewes’ history to life
A few years ago, Geoff Story was looking through a box of old glass negatives at a Cherokee Street antique shop when something caught his eye: a sign that said FROZEN CUSTARD. “You see ‘frozen custard’ and you immediately think Ted Drewes,” he says. While there...
Old Newsboys is bringing St. Louis together for a great cause
Since its founding in 1957, the Old Newsboys organization has made its mission to raise funds for hundreds of area organizations that support at-risk children in St. Louis – and this tried-and-true tradition still stands strong today. “Old Newsboys purpose is to help the smaller children’s charities in the...
Hochman: He’s from the Lou, and you’re proud — QB Brady Cook appreciated by STL’s Mizzou fans
The reality is, you’d root for Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook if he was from St. Paul, Minnesota, or St. Petersburg, Florida, or even St. Vincent and the Grenadines. But because he’s from St. Louis — where you live, where the locals root for Mizzou — it just adds to the admiration.
'I think my job is to continue to pass down that along to the younger generation' Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has dreams of being a manager
St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols join Total Information A.M. to discuss a variety of topics, from his upcoming Pujols Family Foundation event in Chesterfield, the Cardinals 2024 season, and his dreams of being a manager
Yes, deer collisions can cause car fires. Here's how
SPANISH LAKE, Mo. — A car's collision with a deer late Wednesday night quickly intensified when flames erupted from it, forcing firefighter intervention. Spanish Lake Fire Community Outreach confirmed their department's firefighters responded to the scene in a Facebook post. The crash happened at around 10:37 p.m. on Columbia Bottom Road. "Be aware and be careful," the post said.
New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments
The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials. On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
AUDRA christens expanded atelier storefront with release of 10th anniversary collection
At the new AUDRA storefront window in Ladue Marketplace, a milestone moment is on full display. Audra Noyes Herndon, founder, CEO and creative director, is celebrating her eponymous brand’s landmark 10th anniversary with a new collection and a move to 9755 Clayton Road, just two doors down from its former location.
Fed up: Cardinals fans reach breaking point with Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak
The St. Louis Cardinals lost again on Tuesday night to the San Diego Padres, much to the delight of former manager Mike Shildt, who now leads the NL Wild Card-favored Pads. Shildt made it clear before the series began that he had no regrets about leaving St. Louis, a franchise that as of this writing looks like it's on the downswing.
Thursday, August 29 forecast: Flipping the switch back to fall
We made it! The streak of toasty temperatures has come to a close with rain and clouds Friday bringing temperatures down. We’ll then slip into an early fall pattern as we move into September. Heading into tonight, we’ll be enjoying another quiet summer night. Meanwhile, a band of showers and thunderstorms will be marching in […]
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