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Soccer Game Recap: Rochester Takes a Loss
Rochester managed to keep up with Williamsville until halftime on Wednesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Rochester Rockets lost 3-0 to the Williamsville Bullets. Having soared to a lofty eight goals in the game before, the Rockets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround. Rochester now has a losing...
Local woman injured in fatal crash on I-70
A Madison woman is accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 70 Friday morning, causing a fatal accident. It happened in the westbound lanes of traffic, east of Jennings Station Road in St. Louis County. The Missouri Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Damara Perez-Trujillo of Madison suffered serious injuries in...
'I could have died': Neighbors' safety concerns grow after vacant house fire in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — It was a terrifying Thursday morning for Ben Buntaine. "I just ran yelling 'fire' and getting everybody out," Buntaine said during an interview Thursday afternoon. Investigators said that around 8:30 a.m., flames engulfed a vacant, two-story brick hour in the 7000 block of Virginia Avenue in...
November Election: St. Louis University & YouGov release polling on state races, abortion, & sports gambling
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — A poll from Saint Louis University and YouGov provides insight into Missouri voters ahead of the November election. For the poll, YouGov interviewed 1,154 registered voters in Missouri to screen for and survey likely voters in the state. The registered voters were then matched down to a sample of 988, yielding a target subsample of 900 likely voters.
St. Louis Public Radio to host ‘The Arts Hour on Tour' from the BBC World Service
The BBC visit puts St. Louis among a coveted list of the world's culture centers. The live show gives local creatives a spot on the global stage. St. Louis Public Radio will host The BBC Arts Hour on Tour in St. Louis to showcase local artists for an international broadcast recorded live at UMSL's Touhill Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
Travis Cummings honored by Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side anchor and multi-skilled journalist Travis Cummings will be recognized next month as a 2024 Salute to Blacks in Media honoree by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. Cummings was selected for his standout work and the way he uplifts and amplifies...
STL’s historic role in slavery, freedom
Much has been written about St. Louis’ slave history. The study of census tracts of the times notes the city’s rapid growth of Black slaves increased from 268 in 1799 to 2,656 by 1850. A mere 30 years later, one-in-20 residents of our bustling river town consisted of black people, of which two-thirds were slaves.
Ted Drewes Jr., iconic frozen custard stand owner, dies at 96
ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The owner of Ted Drewes, Ted Drewes Jr. passed away. The frozen custard stand confirmed Wednesday that Drewes, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 96. Drewes Sr. opened the family's first stand in 1929 in Florida. They then opened a St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road, followed by locations on South Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street.
Spectrum Athlete Spotlight: Marcus Burks
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Marcus Burks is a senior from Hazlewood East High School. Last year, he broke the school’s rushing record, scored 13 touchdowns and earned first-team all-conference. Burks also excelled in the classroom, earning a 3.52 GPA and receiving his first scholarship offer from...
St. Louis Battlehawks Re-Sign WR James Bostic
The St. Louis Battlehawks made another addition of their own, signing WR James Bostic back to the roster. James Bostic was an XFL Rookie Draft pick for the Battlehawks, signing with the team last fall. He was brought to Training Camp – but ultimately was let go before the UFL season began.
Rams claim Cody Schrader off waivers from 49ers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The next step in Cody Schrader’s NFL journey will lead him to an unlikely place. The Los Angeles Rams submitted a waiver claim on the former standout of the University of Missouri, Truman State and Lutheran South High School. The team that infamously vacated the city of St. Louis in 2016 was set to carry only three running backs on its 53-man roster before successfully claiming Schrader off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. Schrader signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Niners following the NFL Draft this past spring.
Hope remains following multiple surgeries for Missouri bald eagle after bullet nearly split beak in half
A Missouri bald eagle is battling for survival following a gunshot injury that nearly split his beak in two. The raptor has undergone three surgeries to repair the extensive damage, but his prognosis remains guarded.
Growing concern over West Nile virus after teen is paralyzed
An 18-year-old Missouri man was paralyzed from the neck down after his family say he was infected with the West Nile Virus. And health authorities in Wisconsin say two people have died from the virus. The cases come as experts say climate change is extending the mosquito season. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.
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