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Police Looking For Four People After Park Vandalism
Surveillance photos captured four people vandalizing a Hillview park. There is 24-hour video surveillance at the Maryville Park and it caught the vandals in action. It happened on Tuesday between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Maryville Elementary School off Summers Drive. Two men and two women pushed porta-pot restrooms...
‘It’s Business 101’: Pushback Against DEI Efforts Nabs the Spotlight as NAPB Kicks Off its Biggest Meeting Ever
The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) kicked off its biggest meeting ever today as it held its Diversity and Inclusion Dinner at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Over 400 are registered for the meeting, making it the NAPB’s most successful meeting since the association began in 2010.
Retired MSD CEO receives six-figure payout for unused sick, vacation days
The retired head of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has come under fire for a generous perk that allowed him to collect tens of thousands of dollars for unused sick time – and that’s not all.
OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Police investigating fatal shooting in Kingsway East neighborhood
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Police are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon in the Kingsway East neighborhood. Police posted on the social media site “X” that around 5:30 p.m. officers responded to a shooting in the 4800 block of Maffitt Avenue. The post states an adult male has died.
Firefighters battle 1st alarm fire in Northampton neighborhood
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City firefighters are battling a house fire on Sunday in the Northampton neighborhood. The fire broke out just after 5 p.m. in the 3400 block of Lawn Avenue. Firefighters said there was heavy fire and smoke throughout the two-story building when...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
St. Louis man, woman hurt in crash in Fenton area
A St. Louis man and woman were injured Friday morning, July 19, in a two-vehicle accident at Hwy. 141 and Schneider Drive in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 11:31 a.m., Michael R. Sippel, 65, of Fenton was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado...
1 dead after single car crash on I-170
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead Sunday following a single-car crash on Interstate-170. The crash happened before 1 p.m. in the Northbound lanes of I-170 near St. Charles Rock Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a black SUV rolled over and off of the northbound lanes and then struck a tree.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
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