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Tuesday, July 16: Storms to help sweep out the heat
The heat backed off today thanks to a wave of storms that moved along I-70 this morning. The storms packed a punch, producing wind damage and heavy rainfall. A couple of tornadoes touched down west of St. Louis with widespread heavy rainfall and flooding centered around the St. Louis area. Those storms sent a boundary […]
Dogs pulled from flooded St. Clair County Animal Services building, fosters needed
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — Several animals were rescued from rising waters Tuesday as St. Clair County Animal Services in Belleville was flooded. A Facebook live posted by Gateway Pet Guardians showed people carrying dogs through high water onto dry ground and loading them into crates to take back to their shelter.
Belleville Police Warn: Avoid Flooded Streets and Downed Powerlines
BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Department issued a warning to the community at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, regarding significant water accumulation on the roadways due to ongoing rainfall. “If you see a street covered by water, do not attempt to drive through it,” the police department...
MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Second Improve I-70 Project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the second project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville will improve Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 and on I-64 from I-70 to Route K, including improvements to the I-64/I-70 interchange at Wentzville. This project is one of several projects which will widen I-70 across the state.
Lottery player wins $100K amid plant crisis in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Missouri Lottery player wins $100,000 while on her way to deal with a “plant emergency” in north St. Louis County. The lucky winner bought the ticket from Phillip 66, located at 7323 North Lindbergh Boulevard in Hazelwood. The winner said she was on the way to her sister’s house […]
Napoli Kirkwood will open this fall on the ground floor of The James
This fall, Kirkwood will welcome another new dining spot when The Napoli Group opens its sixth restaurant, Napoli Kirkwood, on the ground floor of The James, a new luxury apartment complex. Co-owner Kye Pietoso has been looking to expand the restaurant group into the neighborhood since 2018 and looks forward...
Berkeley police looking for three suspects in armed carjacking
BERKELEY, Mo. — Berkeley police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects in an armed carjacking. The Berkeley Police Department opened an investigation on Saturday at around 3 p.m. after a 2014 Mercedes E-350 was carjacked from the 6400 Block of Evergreen Boulevard. Police said the three...
Retired Kirkwood Teacher Gifted WashU Endowment Fund
As friends and family gathered to celebrate Kirkwood resident Marie Andel’s 90th birthday earlier this year, many stories were shared about the retired school teacher’s life. Highlighting each decade, friends, family and former students reminisced about her 30 years as a teacher and her generous spirit. It was...
Live updates: Heavy rain, flooding in St. Louis region | Weather Impact Alert
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain and flooding have been weather concerns for the St. Louis area Tuesday. Tornado warnings expired in the region. A dam overtopped in Nashville, Illinois, causing flooding and evacuations. Roads were flooding in the region causing traffic concerns. This is a live blog of updates...
The city of St. Louis’ plan to make it easier to do cool things with real estate
Pick your hustle. Maybe it’s a vintage resale shop you want to open on Cherokee. Or a rental unit you want to create out of your garage in Dogtown. Or a slick new townhouse you want to build and sell in the West End neighborhood. These days, the likelihood that such endeavors will need a variance—an exception to the city’s zoning rules—is high. And that can require a hearing at the Board of Adjustment, letters of support (from neighbors and the alderperson), months of waiting, and possibly money, if you’re paying interest on a loan while you wait. And all this assumes you don’t give up.
St. Louis tick specialist dreads new invasive species native to eastern Asia (LISTEN)
Hikers in St. Louis County are being asked to help keep track of ticks, which can transmit many illnesses and allergies such as Lyme disease and alpha-gal. Brooke Dedrick, Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist in St. Louis County tells Anthony Morabith her concerns over a new invasive kind of tick that’s popping up.
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