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St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Mosquito-borne virus detected in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The Village of Vinita Park is home to St. Louis County's first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquito of 2024, county health officials said Wednesday. The mosquito was caught by one of the many traps that the St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH)...
JCPenny is hosting its Black Friday in July sale
ST. LOUIS – It’s the Black Friday in July sale going on right now at JCPenney online, giving you reasons to celebrate the season. There are thousands of bargains for less than $20. You can also use coupon code BLCKFRDY on select clothing, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and...
Two men found guilty of 2021 murder for suspected road rage near Arch grounds; one defendant connected to separate homicide
ST. LOUIS — This week, a jury found 19-year-old Johnathon Jones and 38-year-old Mark Perry guilty for a deadly shooting on Sep. 6, 2021, near the Gateway Arch grounds in downtown St. Louis. Both were found guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. According to a news release...
Pressure builds at St. Clair City Hall
St. Clair officials say the clock is ticking to fill two key positions in the city government and avoid the risk of paralyzing city operations and hampering projects. At Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, City Administrator John Lippert said it has been two weeks since the city received any applications for city clerk, a position which has been vacant since the May departure of Dana Collins-Messex. In a little under a month, Lippert is also slated to resign from his own position.
‘The Embassy’ Makes $50K Request of Sedalia Council
Representatives of The Embassy, a non-denominational, faith-based, residential restoration organization for men, requested $50,000 from Sedalia City Council Monday night. Ann Graff, president of The Embassy Board, gave a 20-minute presentation along with Executive Director Jason McClain and House Manager Brandon Stoner before making the monetary request. Graff stated the...
Jordan Walker's recent struggles with Cardinals prove John Mozeliak right in worst way
Jordan Walker was seen as a future star who'd hit in the middle of the order for the St. Louis Cardinals for many years to come. While he had bumps in the road in his rookie season, Walker still hit 16 home runs and had a very respectable .787 OPS in 117 games played.
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Both Missouri Fed districts experienced recent uptick in economic growth, report says
Both Missouri Federal Reserve Bank districts experienced slight growth in economic activity from late May through early July, according to the Fed’s Beige Book report published Wednesday, although the two regions reported separate sectors contributing to the increase. The Beige Book report is published eight times a year, taking...
Underground fault line in Missouri once caused major earthquake. Could it happen again?
A major fault line in the southeast corner of the state is causing some state and local governments to start preparing for the possibility of a damaging quake. Here’s what to know.
Hollister RV park offers help to campers impacted by flooding
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — The Taney County community is pulling together after many were displaced by heavy rainfall and dangerous flooding this morning. One Hollister RV park is offering free space for any campers who had to pick up and move this morning. Those at Lakeshore RV Park say they felt called to help those […]
An Illinois woman was killed by a deputy after she called 911, authorities say. The deputy is charged with murder
An Illinois woman was fatally shot inside her home this month by a sheriff’s deputy who responded to her 911 call, and the deputy is now charged with murder in the case, a prosecutor Wednesday.
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