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Woman shot at gas station in downtown St. Louis, police say
A 25-year-old woman was shot at a downtown St. Louis gas station on July 27, while a 28-year-old woman was also in the vehicle but not injured, and the victim was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
The 4 best trade deadline moves in Cardinals' franchise history
With the trade deadline less than a week away, speculation surrounding who will trade whom and which player will be on which team is rampant. However, the trade deadline also presents an opportunity for reflection. The St. Louis Cardinals have been on the winning side of quite a few trades...
KSHB 41 Weather | A Hot End to July
Tuesday and Wednesday look hotter, but thunderstorms near by may keep temperatures slightly cooler. A cold front by Wednesday night-Thursday will help with the heat. This Evening: Very warm and humid. Temperatures: 85°-90°. Wind: S-SW 5-15 mph. Tonight: Staying very warm overnight, not as breezy. Low: 75°. Wind: S...
2 teens found shot, killed in Olivette early Monday morning
OLIVETTE, Mo. — Two teenage boys were found shot and killed early Monday morning in Olivette. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Olivette officers responded just before 1 a.m. to the report of a shooting in the 9400 block of Olive Boulevard, near The Oliver Apartments. The officers heard gunshots and, believing they were being fired at, requested backup.
Faith, 'common sense conservative' values guide Martin in run for state House seat
John Martin, 55, is the owner of Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting and often finds himself out on jobs cleaning out grease traps and hydro-jetting clogged drain lines. One of his company’s largest clients is the University of Missouri. He has had three children graduate from MU and says maintaining state support for MU is a priority for him as a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives.
Donors pour $4.6 million into Missouri attorney general GOP primary in final weeks
A trio of political action committees supporting either Andrew Bailey or Will Scharf in the Republican primary for Missouri attorney general have raised $4.6 million in large donations this month. The money has translated into an onslaught of TV ads, mailers and text messages from both sides hoping to win...
Cardinals' Willson Contreras: Lifts homer in loss
Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Nationals. Contreras got the Cardinals on the board in the sixth inning, but his homer only cut the deficit to 9-2. The catcher has gone 9-for-31 (.290) over eight games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's up to a .274/.396/.510 slash line with 12 homers, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles over 59 contests.
Across Missouri, cannabis lounges take root in a 'wild wild west' of marijuana regulations
As the marijuana industry blooms in Missouri, entrepreneurs seek to provide new avenues for consumers in cannabis lounges. The Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis lounge outside of Nixa, opened in November 2023 and eventually hopes to expand its presence across the state. “We're eventually trying to get to an area where...
Missouri Braces for Damaging Winds and Severe Thunderstorms Overnight
St. Louis, MO – Central and northeastern Missouri are preparing for a series of severe thunderstorms expected to hit this afternoon and overnight. These storms bring the potential for damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, scattered thunderstorms are...
Here's how to save on school supplies with Missouri's sales tax holiday
For 72 hours this weekend, Missouri students and their families can buy many school supplies without having to pay local and state sales tax. The annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Missouri comes just a few weeks before the start of the 2024-25 school year. In Springfield, the first day is Monday, Aug....
Western Missouri Faces Dangerous Heat Wave Monday Through Wednesday
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is bracing for a dangerous heat wave expected to persist from Monday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, warning residents of heat index values soaring between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, the...
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