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Historic school house in Creve Couer could be demolished
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - These could be the final days for a historic school house in Creve Coeur. Lake School House was built in 1897, but it has fallen into disrepair. On Monday, the Creve Couer City Council could decide on a plan to tear it down.
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Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
Dolly Parton to visit Missouri for statewide Imagination Library celebration event
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is hosting an event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team at 11 am, Tuesday, August 27 in Kansas City. The event will celebrate the success so far of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Missouri and encourage more Missouri families to enroll.
Police ask for help to locate dog in bite incident at Kan. park
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement in Overland Park requested assistance in locating a citizen and their dog involved in a dog bite incident. The incident occurred just after noon on Sunday at the the playground at Young's Park, 7701 Antioch Road, in Overland Park, according to a media release. The dog is a medium size terrier- shepherd mix with smooth, short brown fur and pointy ears. The dog was off leash and with a 60-70-year-old white male who was wearing a blue shirt and red shorts.
Missouri governor fills judicial vacancies in 21st and 22nd circuits
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of two new judges to serve in the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits. The Honorable Lorne J. Baker, from University City, has been appointed as a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Judge Baker is currently serving as an associate circuit judge within the same circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Joseph L. Walsh III.
This Regal Butterfly Now Under ‘Urgent Threat’ in Missouri
It's easy to take nature for granted. I grew up in Missouri and butterflies were never a rare sight. There's a new urgent measure being enacted by wildlife officials now as they say a species of regal butterflies are approaching danger in Missouri specifically. I saw this issue brought up...
Missouri prisoners wait 1 year on average for court-ordered mental health treatment
The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and the wait time for a hospital bed averages one year. That’s up from 254 people this time last year, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health data provided to The Independent. A spokeswoman for the department said that because the agency’s inpatient beds are at capacity, the number of people waiting in jails for treatment will continue...
Big Lots Closing 300 Stores Including 6 in Missouri
It's not completely unexpected, but still sad that Big Lots announced today that they're closing more than 300 stores and I've confirmed that includes a half dozen locations in Missouri. The news broke today thanks to a filing by Big Lots with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the Big...
Sculpture Park Named For Former Mayor Gerry Welch
The sculpture park at North Gore and West Kirkham avenues, north of the Old Webster Business District, is being renamed the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden in honor of the city’s former mayor. City council members unanimously approved the measure Tuesday night during a regular meeting. Welch, who retired in...
Williamson Named WG Firefighter Of The Year
Brad Williamson, a 21-year-veteran of the Webster Groves Fire Department, was honored Tuesday as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year, with the city declaring Aug. 30 as Brad Williamson Day. In his tenure, Williamson has served in a number of roles including firefighter, acting captain, senior driver/operator, apparatus clearance lead...
$4 Million, 10-Year Contract For Water Tower Services
Kirkwood is entering into a long-term agreement for service and maintenance of the city’s water towers and water tanks that comes with a price tag of more than $4 million. The Kirkwood City Council on Aug. 15 accepted a 10-year contract with SEH-Design/Build of St. Paul, Minnesota, for upkeep of municipal drinking water towers and tanks. Kirkwood will pay no more than $428,340 annually for a contract total of more than $4 million.
Many in Missouri Want a Secure Border – From Kansas
I predict this will turn into a dumpster fire of political comments, but that's certainly not the way I intend it. It's a true story about how many in Missouri are concerned about a secure border - not from Mexico, but Kansas. It's not often that a political statement on...
1973 – Mike Derr Wins Missouri International
Mike Derr accepts his trophy after winning the Missouri International for IMCA new model stock cars on the Sedalia mile. IMCA promoter Al Sweeney (far right) joins in the festivities. Sedalia, Mo. (August 25, 1973) – The familiar name of Derr and Dodge once again occupied victory lane after the...
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