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4YOU: Kloss Furniture holds fundraisers, drives for Southside ECC
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Kloss Furniture is proud to sponsor 4YOU, supporting SouthSide Early Childhood Center. As part of their sponsorship, Kloss is holding several drives and fundraisers at their stores in July, August, and September. Each event takes place at one of the four Kloss Furniture...
Bethalto Superintendent Addresses Staff Changes, Trust in District
BETHALTO - Following recent resignations and the induction of two new Board of Education members, Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Superintendent Dr. Jill Griffin sent a letter to the community on July 19, 2024. In her letter, Griffin addressed these resignations. She noted that she legally cannot comment on...
'There is a purpose': Illinois dispatch duo credited for saving trapped 70-year-old caller from floodwaters
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. — The Jersey County Sheriff's Office is calling their dispatchers unsung heroes, after flash flooding hit the bi-state on July 16. Two dispatchers were working when a wave of calls came rushing in all at once. Two 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board administration personnel assisted as well. The incoming calls lasted for hours, involving water rescues and fires from lightning.
County executive opens investigation into more overpaid employees
In a FOX Files follow-up, it has been discovered that St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has opened up an investigation into alleged salary overpayments to the county auditor, as he alleges there are more employees who are overpaid.
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
Smoke from western wildfires drifts into the Midwest
ST. LOUIS — Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western United States and Canada is now drifting in across the Midwest. Meteorologist Angela Hutti says that it is very high up in the atmosphere, giving us an almost eerie look to the sky. It is also giving us a vibrant sunrise, with an orange […]
Today in St. Louis tried Olympic speed climbing. Here's how it went.
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Sport climbing is back in the Olympics, but speed climbing is a new standalone event for both men and women in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Today in St. Louis visited Climb So iLL in St. Charles to understand climbing better and to help people get more information if they want to try for themselves. Anthony Slaughter and Michelle Li also tried it out for the first time ever, and they lived to talk about it -- watch the video!
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
Stop by Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink
ST. LOUIS – Cool off or get a boost to get you through the day at Starbucks and also save some money. On Tuesday only between noon and 6 p.m., stop by your area Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink. You must use the Starbucks app...
This Day in History on July 23: St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Celebration
July 23rd has witnessed extraordinary events that have shaped the course of history. Space Exploration Milestone: Launch of Landsat 1 (1972) On this date in 1972, NASA launched Landsat 1, the first satellite designed to study and monitor Earth's landmasses. This pioneering step in remote sensing has provided invaluable data for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and urban planning.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 23, 2024
The only two scheduled Monday games in the St. Louis Cardinals system were canceled and suspended. All clubs’ first post-break weekend series are recapped and the coming week’s action is previewed. Results from the game partially played Monday, July 22, 2024. Memphis (10-11) faced Iowa (10-11) (CHC) at...
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