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Muggy Wednesday, but cooler, less humid air is on the way
ST. LOUIS – Spots of fog around Wednesday morning in the aftermath of all our heavy rain on Tuesday. Additional overnight rain has thankfully stayed just south and southeast of the St. Louis region. Wednesday will still be quite muggy, but mostly dry with some sunshine. Highs in the mid-80s. The front that led to […]
Crews battle intense fire in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Fire crews battled an intense fire at a north St. Louis home Wednesday morning. The fire happened around midnight on San Juan and Christian and the home had flames coming from the second floor. Authorities told First Alert 4 crews the home was...
Digimarc Appoints Former Tide Cleaners CEO Katie Kool as Chairperson of its Board of Directors
Digimarc Corporation, the pioneer and global leader in digital watermarking technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Kool as the new Chairperson of the company’s Board of Directors. Kool succeeds Alicia Syrett, who has served as Chairperson since 2020. Kool brings a wealth of experience and expertise...
NPR’s Michel Martin returns to host ‘#Ferguson and Beyond' in St. Louis, Aug. 7
The community conversation with NPR's Morning Edition host will air on STLPR and nationally in August. Aug. 9 marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer. The killing sparked unrest, activism and demands for reform both locally and nationally. At a public event...
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
Purina’s new walkway harnesses renewable energy from the steps of pets
Purina has launched its Pet Power walkway that uses the steps of pets and their owners to produce electricity. Each step on the walkway’s platform produces about three joules of electricity, according to the company. The energy will be collected in batteries donated to the APA Adoption Center. Tiffany...
Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
Tech’s Brodersen selected by Cardinals in 15th round of MLB Draft
Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications and Staff Reports. Louisiana Tech pitcher Sam Brodersen was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as the 441st pick (round 15) on day three of the 2024 MLB draft. Tech has now had three consecutive years of a pitcher being selected in the MLB...
CA: MO: PA: Target to Open 3 New Stores, Looking to Add 300+ Locations During Next Decade
Retailer Target Corp. is opening three new locations next week, adding to its nearly 2,000-store network. The new stores will be in Lomita, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Doylestown, Pa. The three stores combined will mean job opportunities for about 260 employees. The Lomita location, the company's 127th store in...
Changing the industry: How four librarians are gaining strides and shaping the future of librarianship
Librarians Tammie Busch, Jacob Del Rio, Lora Del Rio and Elizabeth Kamper are aiming to diversify the librarian workforce in terms of age and race. Together, these librarians have developed and maintained a program called Diverse Librarianship Career Training and Education for the past three years. The program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Mo. DNR awards $50K to Delta for wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The City of Delta was awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. The grant, which totals $50,000, is part of the DNR’s Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, according to a release. This program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering costs incurred in preparation of a facility plan report.
Normal Community grad Mason Burns drafted in 14th round by St. Louis Cardinals
(25News Now) - Mason Burns can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Normal Community and Western Kentucky grad Burns was selected with the 411th overall pick in the 14th round by the St. Louis Cardinals. The RHP had an exceptional 2024 spring with the Hilltoppers, racking up 52 strikeouts in just 36 innings and 15 saves.
Man charged in 2023 homicide outside St. Louis market
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A 26-year-old man was charged with murder almost a year after a beating outside a St. Louis market. Lorezno Thomas, 63, was beaten and lost consciousness on July 19, 2023, after a fight outside a market at Euclid and Hammett. He was placed on life support and never regained consciousness. He died from his injuries in February.
LONGING By Lize Lewy Debuts At The Gaslight Theater In August
LONGING, the new work from breakout playwright Lize Lewy, makes its world premiere August 16th-18th at the Gaslight Theater, featuring direction by Kay Ailee Bush. Welcome to the world of Platforms, a virtual reality chat roulette app popularly used in the not-so-distant future of 2064. Mason, a brooding introvert (played by Andre Navid Eslamian), wanders aimlessly in pursuit of genuine connection. He encounters Lola (played by Leta DeBardeleben), an enchanting siren of the internet seeking reprieve from reality. Together, they navigate the challenges of connection in the digital age, exploring the hardships and misunderstandings inherent in their interactions, skillfully guided by intimacy direction from Summer Baer.
WATCH | St. Louis (MO) FD Engine House 29 Experiences Flooding
The basement of Engine House 29 of the St. Louis Fire Department is experiencing flooding, the department reported in a post on X. Engine House No. 29 is located at 200 South Vandeventer Avenue, in Midtown. “As a neighborhood-based fire department, we face the same challenges as our community, like...
St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time
“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working the booth for the Show Me the World program, eagerly asking passersby if they would like to learn more. “I’m not a very...
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