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Arnold Senior Expo to offer information, entertainment, food and fun
A fun-filled and educational morning is in store for visitors to the Arnold Senior Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. The event is for those 50 and older and is sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for seniors. Admission is free for...
Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest and Great Plains than what’s recorded. Here’s why
In the St. Louis region, heat has killed at least one person this year. In Omaha, Nebraska, a child died last month after being left in a hot car. Outside of Chicago, a person died in a hot prison in June. Heat is the deadliest climate-driven disaster in the U.S....
MDC Managed Waterfowl Reservations Open September 1
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters that the pre-season reservation period for managed waterfowl hunts opens on September 1 and runs through September 18, with results available on October 1.
These ballot questions, including abortion access, certified for November ballot
Four amendments to Missouri's constitution and one proposition on minimum wage were certified Tuesday for the November ballot by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. This includes one amendment that could eliminate Missouri's abortion ban and enshrine abortion and contraception access. More than 380,000 signatures were gathered in an initiative petition and were...
Missouri organization opens doors to recovery (LISTEN)
“Opening doors to recovery.” That’s the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center. Alisa Nelson talks to Sheila Mihalick, the center’s assistant director, about the help provided to people free of charge, helping Missourians who need help with addiction, mental health, housing, jobs, and everyday essentials.
Crash closes I-70 WB ramp to I-270 SB for several hours
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A fiery crash closed the ramp from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 270 for several hours Friday morning. The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. Friday near SSM Health DePaul Hospital and Pattonville High School, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. All...
Major changes coming to the real estate industry starting this weekend
ST. LOUIS — Realtors across the US are preparing for a massive change on Aug. 17 to the way it's done business for a century. The changes are part of a $418 million dollar settlement earlier this year made by the National Association of Realtors and federal regulators to eliminate informal rules that have existed within the traditional payment structure. The changes essentially get rid of the five or six percent commission that's usually split between the buyer's and seller's agents.
Police: Armed woman shot, killed in officer-involved shooting in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in south St. Louis Friday. According to St. Louis Police, the shooting took place Friday morning at W. Iowa Avenue and Gasconade Street in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Police say an armed woman was shot and killed but no officers were injured.
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton goes to the dogs for Yappy Hour
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton is celebrating Yappy Hour every Tuesday in August. In honor of National Dog Month, a $15 cover charge reserves a table for people and their pooches from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Part of the proceeds go to the Animal Protective Association.
2 St. Louis natives, champions to throw out 1st pitch at Cardinals game
ST. LOUIS — Two St. Louis natives and champions will throw out the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals game on Sunday. Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum and Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk will throw out honorary first pitches ahead of Sunday's Cardinals game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 1:15 p.m.
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