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‘I can’t sign this’; Woman gets offered settlement after dog gets sick following stay at ‘No Leash Needed’
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (First Alert 4) - A Wildwood woman said her beloved dog got sick after a stay at an area boarding business and was later asked by that business to sign a settlement. Now, she’s saying the company needs to do more to inform customers about a potential...
A Red Circle founder Erica Williams recognized as PLACE changemaker
Seven years ago, Erica Williams decided to stop simply talking about change and make it happen in her North St. Louis County neighborhood. She founded A Red Circle, a nonprofit aimed at increasing racial equity in the area including Ferguson, where the death of Michael Brown Jr. left many, including Williams, shocked and angered.
Steelville woman arrested after her child is found in vehicle with dead boyfriend
A Crawford County woman is facing a criminal charge after her boyfriend dies while smoking methamphetamine with her three-year-old child in the vehicle. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports they were contacted by a caller on Thursday who reported finding an unresponsive male and a young child in a car near the Birdsnest River Access just north of Steelville. The caller reported his wife had removed the child from the vehicle to safety.
Eureka, Rockwood Summit Wind Ensembles Chosen to Perform at Statewide Music Conference
The wind ensembles from Eureka and Rockwood Summit high schools have been chosen to perform at the 2025 Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) In-Service Workshop and Conference, which will be held Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Osage Beach. The two Rockwood School District groups are among only 33 from around the...
Chinese Purchase of U.S. Grain Terminal Raises Alarms
The issue of foreign ownership of U.S. land has become increasingly contentious, with various states approaching it in different ways. While some states have enacted specific regulations, others have chosen not to address it, and there are ongoing calls for federal intervention. A recent development in this debate involves a...
Gazan refugee 'feels at home' during first week at Ballwin school
BALLWIN, Mo. — A 12-year-old boy from Gaza is wrapping up his first week of school in Ballwin, and he's been "feeling at home," a statement from his school said. Hadi Zaqout, who lost his leg to an Israeli missile strike in Gaza in 2023, arrived in St. Louis in May for medical treatment from the Shriners Children's Hospital. The non-profit HEAL Palestine helped temporarily bring Hadi to the United States for treatment.
Photo of the Week – August 23
Raising his arms, sophomore Ryan Mues cheers loudly for West’s opening pep rally. During the grade level song competition, Mues stayed energetic despite not knowing the sophomores’ song. “I don’t listen to a lot of pop music, but I was really excited when we won. I was next to some of my friends, and we were just getting as loud as possible and trying to get hype. The school events are always a lot of fun, and I’m trying to get more involved [this year],” Mues said.
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 host career day at Busch Stadium for teens
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are hosting a career day at Busch Stadium on September 12th, featuring a pre-game panel on careers in sports and media and a college fair with representatives from schools across the Midwest.
Vernon Betts demands recount in St. Louis sheriff primary
St. Louis’ sheriff is contesting his narrow loss in the August primary. Vernon Betts filed a request for a recount on Friday. He lost to Alfred Montgomery, a former sheriff’s deputy, by 256 votes out of more than 45,000 cast, for a margin of victory of 0.56%. Under state law, the losing candidate may demand a recount if the margin is less than 1%.
Items stolen from church that is being built in Eureka
Eureka Police are investigating the theft of tools and other items from Genesis Church, which is being constructed at 18401 Hwy. 66. The approximate value of the stolen items was $2,930, police reported. The items were stolen between July 20-22. Because the church is being built, the building’s doors were...
Sexton Alan Bruns Terminated After Mix-Up in Grave Opening and Complaint About Cemetery Records
After more than 30 years in the post, the city has ended the role of Alan Bruns as city sexton. The action was approved by four aldermen during a closed meeting following the regular board of aldermen (BOA) meeting August 20. Aldermen Debbie Kelley, James Cleeve, Scott Lesh and Karla Stewart voted to terminate the contract with Mr. Bruns immediately. Alderman Rafael Madrigal abstained. Alderman Anna Meadows was not present.
These new restaurants are opening around Springfield this month
This week in 417 foodie news, a popular fast food chain will soon occupy a vacant hotspot, a downtown staple opens its doors in a new location and a new dive bar prepares for a soft opening. Skinny Slim's opens in new South Avenue location Downtown dive bar Skinny Slim's Public House has officially...
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 2:43AM CDT until August 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE…Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk, and St. Clair Counties. * WHEN…From noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat. illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay...
Chiefs Predicted to Use New IR Rule in Order to Keep 2 Summer Standouts
After entering Organized Team Activities (OTAs) with a perceived lack of depth at running back behind Isiah Pacheco, the Kansas City Chiefs now have several viable candidates at the position with the 53-man roster cutdown just a few days away on August 27. Left standing are 2024 UDFA Carson Steele,...
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