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Fireworks shows across St. Louis starting to reschedule ahead of strong storms
ST. LOUIS — A storm system is already causing officials to reschedule July Fourth firework shows across the St. Louis area. 5 On Your Side meteorologists issued a Weather Impact Alert Day for July 3-4. The storms threaten numerous firework displays scheduled to happen in St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and the Metro East.
Taco chain will open second St. Louis-area location this month
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A restaurant chain that serves tacos will soon open its second St. Louis location, in west St. Louis County. Tacos 4 Life, a fast-casual franchised restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant in Ballwin in mid-July, restaurant operators said in a news release. It would be the chain’s second St. Louis-area location, after previously opening one in O’Fallon, Missouri, in November 2021.
P and Z approves Cedar Hill Mill rezoning, development plan
The Cedar Hill Improvement Partnership (CHIP) is one step closer to saving the Cedar Hill Mill, erected in 1847. Members from CHIP petitioned the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the mill, 8460 Wolf Road, from single-family residential to a planned mixed zone. The petition also included a development plan for parking on the property.
P&Z approves preliminary plans for Fenton villas, townhomes
The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has given the OK to plans for a new housing development in the Fenton area. The development, called Hillcrest, at 801 Romaine Creek Road near Hwy. 141, would include 40 housing units with duplexes, triplexes and one quadplex on nearly 9 acres of land.
Militia recruiting notice in Chesterfield church bulletin leads to criticism and apology
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Criticism has poured in, both locally and nationally, after a notice appeared in a weekly bulletin for Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield, recruiting members for a militia. Kevin Fitzgerald is one of many who’ve been critical in posts online about the idea of a...
Dates set for Chesterfield Mall closure, demolition
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (First Alert 4) -- The dates for the closing and demolition of the Chesterfield Mall have been officially set. The last official day of operation will be August 31, Tim Lowe of the Staenberg Group, which owns the Chesterfield Mall, confirmed to First Alert 4. Lowe said demolition will begin on October 15.
Hundreds of state workers could leave downtown St. Louis for the county
ST. LOUIS — Hundreds of state workers could soon leave the city for the county. Now, St. Louis leaders are sounding off about the potential mass exodus. The business bombshell came Tuesday during a state meeting with Governor Mike Parson and other key leaders. Local leaders said it won’t stop their efforts to give downtown a boost.
Marcellus Williams, MO man on death row, will get to present DNA evidence, argue innocence
A Missouri man scheduled to be executed in September will get a chance to present a court with DNA evidence he believes will exonerate him. Marcellus Williams will get a hearing on Aug. 21, at the request of St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to vacate the conviction after reviewing the case and discovering “clear and convincing evidence” that Williams is innocent.
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Herculaneum park gets new moniker honoring former mayor
A ceremony commemorating the renaming of Herculaneum City Park will be held next month. The park has been renamed the William C. Haggard City Park after former Mayor Bill Haggard, who died on May 17 following an illness and hospitalization. A sign featuring the new name will go up before...
THE COUNTY LINE: Health problems can’t keep Bingham away from the track
If Vince Bingham’s sport was boxing, he’d be among the best “corner men.”. But Bingham, 61, of Festus, has made his name in track and field. The longtime coach of the Jefferson County Jets summer track club has been in the corner for countless athletes, some local, others from far away, all eager to soak up his coaching wisdom.
Rising Mississippi river creates concern in river towns
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- From Hannibal to Kimmswick, river town residents and elected officials are keeping close watch on the rising Mississippi River. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will crest at 23 feet on Saturday in Hannibal, which is in the moderate flood stage. In response, the town installed its five flood walls on Tuesday.
Celebrating July 4 In Webster & Kirkwood
Enjoy live music, food trucks and fireworks at the annual Kirkwood Freedom Festival on July 4. The festival is held at Kirkwood Park, with a rain date of July 5. Food trucks start at 5 p.m., live musical entertainment begins at 7 p.m., and fireworks begin at dark. West Adams...
Festus to renovate Red Barn venue at Crites Park
It won’t be too long before festivities are once again held at the Red Barn at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus. The Festus City Council voted 7-0 June 24 to award a $434,000 contract to Hankins Construction in St. Louis to renovate the building and demolish a silo that stands next to the barn. Board member Bobby Venz was absent from the meeting.
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