House Springs
LATEST NEWS
Governor Parson to decide on Blair’s Law in the coming days
Democratic State Representative Mark Sharp says the penalty for celebratory gunfire is currently only a fine and violation of a city ordinance. Blair's mom, Michele Shanahan DeMoss, says if a large public safety bill is signed into law this month, it'd now be a state offense.
Unexplained Noises Heard Along Missouri’s Meramec River at Night
Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain. These reports are part of a fascinating new investigation of the heavily-wooded area of the Meramec River in Missouri...
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
Holly Brown's photos keep being recognized in statewide contest
The last time we checked in with Holly Brown’s photography was in 2021 when she won best-in-show in the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Brown lives with her family on a farm northeast of Oronogo. She and her 2021 contest photos were featured in the Sentinel in July 2021.
Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog
Missourians stand to lose their ethics watchdog due to the lack of a functioning commission that is charged with holding elected officials and candidates accountable. The stalled Missouri Ethics Commission is at a historic point of inaction, waiting for the governor to appoint new commission members. Missourians rely on the commission to hold candidates and […] The post Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Backup plans announced for July 4 celebrations
Those wanting to participate in celebrations or watch fireworks displays on Thursday, July 4, may want to stay tuned to social media and the weather forecast. De Soto and Eureka groups have announced potential rain dates while Hillsboro has already decided to postpone activities to Friday, July 5. De Soto.
St. Louis All Local AM Podcast: 4th of July impacts festivities, police ready for protests
Area 4th of July parades delayed or canceled due to heavy rain, St. Louis police ready for possible parade protest, stopping at Fat & Fanny’s Fireworks, talking fireworks safety, Gov. Parson cuts money for North County healthy food initiative
Downtown St. Louis celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks
ST. LOUIS – It’s a big day for America and a big day for St. Louis. “Celebrate St. Louis” will begin in downtown St. Louis. Event organizers said Wednesday night that they’re playing it by ear due to ongoing rain, but they expect things to kick off at 10 a.m. with America’s birthday parade and […]
First heat-related death of summer confirmed in St. Louis County
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health confirms the first heat-related death of the season happened last week. In a release Wednesday, they stated a man in his 50s died June 24 in the western part of the county.
St. Louis City SC snaps nine-game winless streak with 2-0 win over San Jose
ST. LOUIS — The John Hackworth interim era for St. Louis City SC got off to a good start with a 2-0 win over San Jose on a steamy Wednesday night at CityPark, snapping the team’s nine-game winless streak in the team’s first game since firing coach Bradley Carnell on Monday.
SSM Health Medical Minute: Firework safety from an ER doctor
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Emergency rooms are incredibly busy with injuries related to fireworks during Fourth of July events and ER doctors have some important tips for staying safe this year. “Fireworks are obviously a lot of fun, but they have some inherent danger because they burn very quickly...
We interviewed the 'fastest boy in America' 11 years ago. Now his Olympic dreams are coming true
ST. LOUIS — When Brandon Miller was 11 years old, he was already dreaming about the Olympics. "Every day I wake up, you know, I dream about it — being in the race, standing on the podium, getting the gold medal around my neck," the young boy told 5 On Your Side's Frank Cusumano in 2013.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.