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7 supreme smoothie bowl spots in St. Louis
St. Louis summers call for all the refreshing foods we can get our hands on. Often packed with high-protein, fibrous chia seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables and dairy or dairy-free components, the smoothie bowl is a great choice: It packs a punch, and chances are you can find a shop making one in your neighborhood. Here are seven spots to get you started.
Remembering the historic heat wave of 1980
The summer of 1980 was one for the record books when it came to extreme heat. Nearly 400 Missourians died from the high temperatures during the three-month heat wave. In addition to the lives lost, the American Meteorological Society says the cost of the hot, dry summer of 1980 was close to $16 billion. That […]
Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash The Beast Tour Bucks Back to St. Louis for 27th Time
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — For the 27th time in history the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast tour will buck into St. Louis, holding the PBR St. Louis on Dec. 7-8 at Enterprise Center. For two days only, more than 30 of the best bull riders...
St. Louis County woman sentenced for helping son fake disability
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was sentenced for helping her son fake a disability for more than 13 years. Court documents say Zella Rives, 57, supported her son’s false claim about a mental disability from 2010 to 2013 by concealing his lies and acting as a representative payee for him. She allegedly confirmed her son, Gino Rives’,36, eligibility in 2019, keeping his ownership of multiple houses and cars, his ability to earn money and his relationship with his girlfriend.
Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn’t commit. The ruling is likely to free Dunn from prison, but it wasn’t immediately clear...
Marathon Pipe Line Makes $20,000 Donation
Maraton Pipe Line — a subsidiary of MPLX — recently made a $20,000 donation to Riverbed Family Ministries (FRM) in Wood River, Ill. The investment will provide resources and support services to children, individuals and families who have experienced trauma due to violence, addiction, poverty and homelessness, the company noted in a statement.
Career Central: The city of St. Louis is hiring
ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis needs to fill more than 100 open positions, including refuse drivers, utility workers, security officers and 911 operators. A hiring freeze had been in place earlier in the year, but Mayor Tishaura Jones lifted that on May 20. St. Louis also...
Man drowns at Rockford Park this afternoon
High Ridge Fire Protection crews have recovered the body of an adult male last seen swimming on the Big River near Rockford Park in House Springs today. Fire Chief John Barton said his crews were dispatched at approximately 1 p.m. “He was seen swimming across the river, going underwater, and...
Missouri judge overturns wrongful conviction of Christopher Dunn after 33 years in prison
Christopher Dunn was wrongfully convicted of murder and assault in 1991, and after 33 years in a Missouri state prison, should be released immediately, St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser ruled Monday afternoon. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office plans to appeal, which would likely block Dunn’s release.
Carondelet neighborhood stunned by shootings
ST. LOUIS – Residents of a south St. Louis neighborhood feel terrified and possibly targeted after someone fired more than 30 rounds into their homes. FOX 2 obtained video of the frightening situation and the image of the car carrying the gunman. On Tuesday afternoon, investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said they believe the victims were targeted and called the incident disturbing.
From Anxiety to Peace: Ola Polen Shares Story of Transformative Faith
ALTON - In the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, Ola Polen spoke about the peace she has experienced through her relationship with God. “Peace only can be obtained from God,” Polen said. “Once you are completely submitted to God, peace. That’s how I’ve learned.”
11 cars broken into, 1 stolen in Fenton Sunday, police say
FENTON, Mo. — Police are investigating after several cars were broken into and one was stolen in Fenton, Missouri, on Sunday. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers responded around 2:40 a.m. for a call for property damage in the 600 block of Assembly Parkway. St. Louis...
Pirates take advantage of wild pitch to sink Cardinals in taut pitching duel at PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — Sitting at his locker last week in the National League All-Stars clubhouse, Pittsburgh outfielder Bryan Reynolds leaned back and considered the claustrophobic games that are likely to define the mosh pit of teams in the NL Central. He called them “nitty, gritty.”. He referred to them...
St. Louis suburb named in top 100 places to live survey
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis suburb, was ranked high as one of the top 100 places to live in a survey conducted by Livability. The annual survey from Livability explores and researches small-to-medium-sized city data to curate a list of 100 cities it ranks as “best” place to live in the U.S.
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