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St. Louis prepares for major earthquake with drills in streets, skies and waterways
An earthquake along the New Madrid Fault has just hit the Midwest, devastating many communities. In St. Louis, bridges have collapsed, roads are twisted, and buildings are crumbling. More than 40,000 people are trapped in Busch Stadium. Moments after the rumbling stops, hundreds of first responders scour the city on search and rescue missions.
Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus
The St. Louis County Health Department has confirmed that some mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus. The post Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Date set for demolition of Chesterfield Mall
A demolition date of Oct. 15 has been set for Chesterfield Mall. The only structures that will remain will be Dillard’s as a retail store and Macy's, which will be repurposed. Nearby restaurants, including El Salto Mexican restaurant, Red Chili Indian Cuisine and Bar and EdgeWild Restaurant and Winery...
A cemetery in North St. Louis County allowed Chinese people to be buried there when no one else would. Now it's being celebrated.
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — A cemetery in north St. Louis County known for being one of the first to allow Chinese people to be buried there will host a 100-year celebration of that agreement on July 21. Valhalla Cemetery signed an agreement on June 15, 1924, with a Chinese...
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Picnic Area Closed at Mastodon State Historic Site
Imperial, Mo. (KFMO) - The picnic area and Spring Branch Trail at Mastodon State State Historic Site, in Imperial, remained closed due to Tuesday's flooding. The picnic area and all of its amenities are inaccessible due to debris deposited by the flood water. Officials say that the picnic area and Spring Branch trail sustained a considerable amount of damage during the flooding event and it's being assessed.
Only seven standpipe water towers still exist in the U.S. - 3 are found in St. Louis
Driving through St. Louis’ diverse neighborhoods feels like a journey through time, thanks to its abundant architectural charm. The city’s history is palpable: from the 1904 World’s Fair, with structures like the Palace of Fine Arts becoming the Saint Louis Art Museum, to the wealth of historical red brick buildings, a testament to the region’s rich clay deposits.
City of St. Louis will ‘follow judge’s order’ to pause guaranteed basic income program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones has released a statement after a judge issued a temporary restraining order on the guaranteed basic income program. Late in 2023, St. Louis became one of more than 30 municipalities in the county to offer a guaranteed...
Former President Trump accepts GOP nomination, calls for unity
Former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States at the 4th and final night of the Republican National Convention, recounting his recent assassination attempt and emphasizing unity.
Local Business Celebrates Green Pines Student’s Writing
A recent visit to a local business turned into a celebration of Green Pines Elementary student Stella and her writing. Stella, a rising Green Pines fifth-grader, and her mother, Mary Ann Vlasich, a third-grade teacher at the school, made one of their semi-regular trips to Painted Tree Boutiques in Ballwin in early July. They brought one of Stella’s assignments from the previous school year – a persuasive essay assigned by teacher Hayley Gerbec – to give to the staff.
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