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Intensive Training Boosts Belleville Firefighters’ Emergency Readiness
BELLEVILLE — Multiple Belleville firefighters attended a Firemanship Conference in Aurora recently, joining colleagues from other departments for intensive training and lectures. The event, which spanned three days of lectures and two days of hands-on classes, featured some of the most prominent names in the fire service. The Belleville...
CBS to Air ’13 Days in Ferguson’ Primetime Special on 10-Year Anniversary of Michael Brown Killing
The August TV event featuring Cedric the Entertainer dives into the aftermath of the 2014 police shooting The post CBS to Air ’13 Days in Ferguson’ Primetime Special on 10-Year Anniversary of Michael Brown Killing appeared first on TheWrap.
University City family recalls losing almost everything in historic flooding, 2 years later
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — July 26 marks two years since record rainfall caused devastating flooding in University City. Our news crews were on the ground covering the flooding for hours and spoke with many people who were displaced by the rising waters. The community was touched by Al’lisa Simril...
Armed felon from Ferguson who fled police sentenced to 10 years in prison
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced a felon who fled from police while armed to 10 years in prison. Antonio Lenarr Williams, 33, of Ferguson, Missouri, pleaded guilty in April to two felony counts of conspiring to possess a weapon by a felon. He admitted that on May 5,...
University City felon sentenced to nine years in prison for gun crime
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Wednesday sentenced a felon who fled from police and was caught with a gun after a shooting to nine years in prison. On June 25, 2022, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers heard gunshots coming from the area of North Garrison Avenue and Magazine Street in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. Officers also saw a maroon Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Sheltkeem Brown, speed away. Brown ignored officers’ lights and sirens and continued to drive recklessly until crashing into a parked vehicle at North Sarah Street and Cottage Avenue. He then fled on foot before being caught and arrested. Brown had fentanyl capsules in a plastic baggie in his pocket. Inside the Traverse, which had been stolen, was a loaded .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol with an obliterated serial number. Brown, a convicted felon, is barred from possessing a firearm.
Take Part Foundation Grants $100,000 Donation To Aid Children With Rare Pediatric Diseases
ST. LOUIS – The Take Part Foundation, a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies and funds medical research for rare pediatric conditions, has granted an award of $100,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This donation will help families with the cost of genetic testing, an often expensive but crucial first step toward a diagnosis.
Celebrate all things tequila for National Tequila Day!
ST. LOUIS – Our St. Louis tequila expert stops by to help us celebrate all things tequila. Maricarmen Ortiz is an expert in how tequila is made and all the ways we can use this drink to enjoy your next gathering!. To learn more, visit linktr.ee/maricarmenortiz.
Woman dies after being found injured in St. Louis street
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman. The 36-year-old woman was found with traumatic injuries to her body in the 300 block of Bellerive around 10 p.m. Wednesday. She was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. Initial...
Artist Spotlight: Meet Jessica Vosk of ‘Waitress’
For each production this season, Artist Spotlight will highlight one Muny star for you to get to know. This week, we introduce you to Jessica Vosk, who stars as Jenna in the Muny premiere of Waitress. The show runs July 30-Aug. 5. At The Muny, Jessica has starred as Florence...
Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton, Bethalto Students Named To Washington University Dean’s List
ST LOUIS, Mo. – The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. The university draws students to St. Louis from more than 110 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. The total student body is more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Precision and Practicality: On Day 3 of its Conference, the NAPB Seeks to Reinvent Breeding
Reinventing plant breeding can encompass a variety of innovations and advancements aimed at addressing contemporary challenges and leveraging new technologies. While integration of advanced technologies is important, consumer-centric approaches are crucial as well, attendees heard yesterday on Day 3 of the 2024 meeting of the National Association for Plant Breeding in St. Louis, MO.
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