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Marquisha Williams' legacy: Her daughter receives a gavel after announcing she wants to become a judge
ST. LOUIS — Last year, four children lost their 29-year-old mother Marquisha Williams at the hands of their father. Since that time, the family has surrounded the children with love and support. Noelle, Williams' 6-year-old daughter, shared she wanted to become a judge during her kindergarten graduation in May....
Opening of Mahi's Ethiopian Kitchen brings authentic Ethiopian cuisine to Alley A
Columbians craving a taste of Ethiopia now have a place to embrace with the official opening of Mahi's Ethiopian Kitchen in Alley A. The restaurant, which grew out of the successful CoMo Cooks incubator on the Business Loop, teased its coming last month. Facebook posts both from Mahi's and The District celebrated its opening a few days ago. Mahi's will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 905 Alley A, No. 101,...
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
Missing woman found in House Springs
A 28-year-old woman from Swansea, Il. was found by law enforcement officers early this morning, Aug. 16, in House Springs after she was reported missing at Rockford Park Thursday night, Aug. 15. The woman was found at approximately 5 a.m. near the McDonald’s in House Springs, at the intersection of...
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Columbia with 156 users does of crack cocaine
A Michigan man at the center of an investigation into the distribution of drugs in Columbia is caught with more than 150 user does of crack cocaine. Michael Thomas, 31, of Muskegon, Michigan, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. Detectives say Thomas had...
SLMPD: Woman dead after possible ties to White Castle shooting
An armed woman wanted for a shooting Friday morning at a White Castle in Bellefontaine Neighbors died after she turned a gun on herself following a police stop in St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Preventing male suicide: “It's as simple as talking to somebody that you trust.”
Clay Goddard and Lauren Stockam both work in Springfield. Goddard is the president for Brightli Behavioral Health's Southwest Region and Stockam works in communication and outreach at Springfield-Greene County Health. Missouri Health Talks gathers Missourians’ stories of access to healthcare in their own words. So, that's concerning in itself,...
For the first time, all SLPS elementary schools are offering before- and after-school care
All elementary schools in the St. Louis Public Schools district will for the first time have before- and after-care programs for students beginning Monday on the first day of school. For the 42 elementary schools across the district, 1,694 slots are available for child care before school, and 3,061 slots...
Chiefs Patrick Mahomes on ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s injury: ‘We're getting him back sooner rather than later’
As training camp ends, the Kansas City Chiefs are almost ready to start their title defense officially. However, the quest for a three-peat will be off to a slightly concerning start as the team continues to deal with injuries to vital players. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the media on...
Springfield, MO: Thunderstorms and Heat to Mark the Start of the Weekend
Springfield, MO – Missouri residents should prepare for a weekend of significant weather changes, as potentially severe thunderstorms and a heatwave are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a slight risk for severe storms beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening, primarily affecting areas southwest of Springfield.
Downtown Columbia eatery inspected after complaint made to health department
A complaint lodged against a downtown eatery with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services meant another inspection for an establishment that recently had its regular inspections. A department inspector observed pests and signs of pests at Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and a food preparation table July 9. The restaurant had until Monday to remove pests and the conditions that allowed them in first place, along with providing documents of...
Sedalia Man Arrested on Harassment, DWI & DWS Charges
Last Friday night, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near South Ohio and East 16th Street because it had excessively dark window tinting. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered the driver had a suspended license. The driver was also found to be intoxicated, and...
MoDOT hears I-44 concerns at Forward 44 meeting
The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting in the Wallace Center on Wednesday to hear citizens’ concerns regarding the I-44 Corridor. The meeting was the last in a series of Forward 44 sessions MoDOT held as it conducts an environmental impact study to gauge improvement potential for the state highway. “We’re just having a series of public meetings now to get input from users of the system on what they see as the most pressing issues are on I-44 from the Oklahoma line to the outskirts of Saint Louis,” said District Engineer Michelle Watkins. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
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