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Messenger: A disturbing twist in the case of security guards who tackled BJC patient
ST LOUIS — Lawsuits sometimes become living, breathing things. They transform into something quite a bit different than when they were filed. So it is with Hughie Robinson vs. Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 40-year-old man is charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend on Friday in Dutchtown. St. Louis prosecutors have charged Derrick A. Smith, of St. Louis, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of the 38-year-old victim, who has not been identified publicly.
Family honors boy who drowned at St. Louis County camp 2 years ago
ST. LOUIS — The family of a boy who died at a St. Louis County summer camp in 2022 gathered to honor him Saturday. T.J. Mister's parents want to raise awareness for swim safety after he drowned. T.J. was 6 years old. "We're celebrating his life today," said Olga...
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...
Webster Groves School District’s Kara Siebe Wins National Award
Kara Siebe, who serves as program coordinator for the Thrive entrepreneurial incubator program in the Webster Groves School District, is one of three high school teachers in the nation being recognized for excellence. Siebe is among the recipients of the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Kansas, which...
July Garden Of The Month
The July 2024 Webster Groves Women’s Garden Association Garden of the Month award goes to Heather and Jacob Budde of 24 Denver Place. Outstanding characteristics of their garden include a mix of Limelight Hydrangeas, Crepe Myrtles, Hinoki Fernsprays, hostas, Major Wheeler honeysuckle and a raised backyard pond teaming with koi fish, water lilies, water hyacinth, tadpoles and frogs. Their 4-year-old son also has his own miniature gnome garden.
Cardinals send a message to Paul Goldschmidt that was a long time coming
The St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves in an NL Wild Card clash on Saturday, little thanks to Paul Goldschmidt of course. The Cardinals first baseman has hardly looked like himself this season, and it couldn't come at a worse time for he or St. Louis. Goldy is in a contract year, and a staple of this Cardinals generation.
Roe Watts memorialized by dove release, community
A moving scene took over the Alton Amphitheater Saturday afternoon as the community gathered to remember Roadecker “Roe” Watts, who was affectionately known as the “event planner” for his knack of remembering birthdays and special dates, among the many attributes of his warm, kind legacy. Watts was also known for his sharp style and lending it to patrons of JC Penneys for the last 20 years.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 41 Days (Lanell Carr Jr.)
Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2024 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 31st against the FIU Golden Panthers. Today, we look at veteran defensive lineman Lanell Carr Jr.
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...
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 21, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-1 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis’ Ian Bedell, threw 7 2/3 one-run innings. Other standouts include Jose Fermin, Nathan Church, Chandler Redmond, the Springfield pen, Zach Levenson and Justin Guerrero. Results from games played on Saturday, July...
Illinois best friends who always told each other 'I love you' die together driving to Cardinals game
Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson had been inseparable since kindergarten and were on their way to a Cardinals game when their car hit another and swerved off the road and into a pole.
St. Louis Forecast: Cooler Temperatures with Spotty Thunderstorms Ahead
St. Louis will experience cloudy skies with a high of 82°F. The morning will start cooler at around 67°F, gradually warming up throughout the day. Expect a 100% chance of rain, particularly in the afternoon, which might disrupt outdoor plans. The week ahead promises more stable weather conditions....
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