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Franklin County SWAT, WPD Arrest Man Following Standoff
A Washington man surrendered following a nearly two-hour standoff on July 18 with police and the Franklin County SWAT Team. Cody L. Harris, 33, barricaded himself in his home in the 2000 block of East Fifth Street. Harris was being served a warrant for first-degree stalking and violation of a...
Governor candidate Eigel campaigns in Lebanon
Bill Eigel, a candidate for governor, made a campaign stop in Lebanon Friday morning. Eigel spoke to supporters at Cafe’ Judes in Downtown Lebanon. He fielded questions about how he would deal with illegal immigrant, state support for veterans and education. Eigel is seeking the Republican nomination in the Aug. 6 primary election. The other major candidates include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Eigel is currently a state senator serving the 23rd district and lives in Weldon Spring. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
Police & family of man murdered at White Castle plead with customers to come forward
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 exclusively spoke to the family of Reginald Campbell after police say he was killed while sitting in his car. “That’s my only son and I’m going to miss him,” says his mother, Mary Campbell. The 43-year-old was...
A cemetery in North St. Louis County allowed Chinese people to be buried there when no one else would. Now it's being celebrated.
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — A cemetery in north St. Louis County known for being one of the first to allow Chinese people to be buried there will host a 100-year celebration of that agreement on July 21. Valhalla Cemetery signed an agreement on June 15, 1924, with a Chinese...
Travis & Jason Kelce Have Made It Clear Which Way They Lean Politically
NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have made it quite clear where they lean politically. While the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the former Philadelphia Eagles center typically steer clear of political conversations on their podcast, they haven’t left their preferences to the imagination, with some of their comments and actions suggesting they lean left.
Kelce brothers launch their own cereal mix with General Mills (because of course)
This summer has been one to remember, and no, we're not talking about record-breaking heat waves or political shifts across the country. Instead, we're talking about Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, and their ever-increasing popularity and reach that seems to know no end. Travis, the star tight end for...
The Rep's new artistic leader aims to recapture old St. Louis friends and lure new ones
When leaders of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced an emergency fundraiser late last year and shortened the troupe’s season midstream, the theater’s immediate future seemed cloudy. But the nonprofit theater show signs of getting back on track. It successfully closed its “Rally for the Rep” campaign,...
Popular Kansas City-area barbecue spot plans to close, reopen in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular Kansas City barbecue spot is closing shop and moving across the state line. Harp Barbecue in Raytown announced it will close in September. The owners plan to move from the current location at East 66th Terrace and Raytown Road to a new Overland Park location near West 135th Street and Quivira Road.
Springfield renter paid for 21 years of sewer service he never received
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KOLR 10 Investigates is looking into a $6,000 sewer dispute pitting one Springfield renter against city leaders. Earlier this year Tim Trafford realized his family paid for 21 years of sewer service despite using a septic tank the whole time. The backstory KOLR 10 Investigates went through months of email conversations and […]
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