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Poll: Where Missouri voters stand on abortion rights, gaming, a higher minimum wage
In a recent survey, 52% of likely Missouri voters said they support amending the state constitution to enshrine the right to an abortion, according to a poll released Thursday. Support was highest among Democrats, women — especially those ages 18-44 — and among those with higher incomes and a college education. Regionally, support was highest in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. ...
New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments
The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials. On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned.
American Red Cross to observe National Preparedness Month in September
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri is getting ready to observe National Preparedness Month in September. The American Red Cross is encouraging citizens of Kansas City and NW Mo. to be prepared for natural disasters, severe weather events, and climate issues for the safety of themselves and their family members.
A judge weighs whether to spare Missouri man from execution after evidence was mishandled
ST. LOUIS — Marcellus Williams thought the DNA evidence was enough to remove him from Missouri’s death row, perhaps even free him from prison. A decades-old mistake by a prosecutor’s office has kept his life hanging in the balance. Williams, 55, is scheduled to be executed on...
Swimming & Diving Raises Cancer Research Funds in “Swim Across America”
ST. LOUIS – Members of the Saint Louis University swimming and diving team recently participated in the ninth annual Swim Across America-St. Louis Open Water Swim fundraiser for cancer research at Innsbrook Resort's Alpine Lake. Swim Across America-St. Louis is an open-water swim race that has raised more than $1.6 million for its beneficiary, Siteman Cancer Center. Each year the event hosts more than 550 swimmers as well as volunteers, spectators, supporters, and special guests such as medal-winning Olympians to "Make Waves to Fight Cancer." The Billikens fared very well in their fundraising effort, finishing with $3,198 for local cancer...
St. Louis County issues Endangered Person Advisory for 33-year-old
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police have placed an Endangered Person Advisory for a 33-year-old woman. Amber Erdelen contacted a friend via text message, indicating she was being held against her will. The endangered person advisory went out after an incident that occurred on the 1000 block of Lemay Ferry Road on Wednesday evening.
1 dead in I-70 crash involving wrong-way driver
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A stretch of westbound I-70 closed early Friday after a fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, just after 2:10 a.m. on Friday, a 2020 Chevrolet Trax was traveling eastbound while in the westbound lanes of I-70 and collided head-on with a 2013 Chrysler 200 driving westbound on I-70 near the exit for Jennings Station Road.
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