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Today in St. Louis tried Olympic speed climbing. Here's how it went.
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Sport climbing is back in the Olympics, but speed climbing is a new standalone event for both men and women in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Today in St. Louis visited Climb So iLL in St. Charles to understand climbing better and to help people get more information if they want to try for themselves. Anthony Slaughter and Michelle Li also tried it out for the first time ever, and they lived to talk about it -- watch the video!
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
Man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for deadly 2022 robbery of cab driver at Hazelwood Central
ST. LOUIS — The last of the four people involved in the deadly armed robbery of a taxi driver in April 2022 was sentenced to federal prison Monday. Tywon Harris, now 21, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to his role in the robbery that left 54-year-old Dewight Price dead. In court Monday, prosecutors said Harris “took the lead in planning” the robbery.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 23, 2024
The only two scheduled Monday games in the St. Louis Cardinals system were canceled and suspended. All clubs’ first post-break weekend series are recapped and the coming week’s action is previewed. Results from the game partially played Monday, July 22, 2024. Memphis (10-11) faced Iowa (10-11) (CHC) at...
Warm temps, Spot showers and storms possible this week
ST. LOUIS – The forecast is on repeat through Thursday for the St. Louis region. Sunshine will start with building clouds throughout Tuesday. Widely scattered showers and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Most of us will stay dry. As the sun sets, the chance for spot showers will fade. Let’s watch for […]
Teen hit, injured on Chippewa as city officials hear new proposal to create Department of Transporation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City’s Charter Commission recently gave recommendations for amending the city’s governing document, including a proposal to streamline how St. Louis City manages some of its most dangerous roads. St. Louis Metropolitan police (SLMPD) said on July 17, a car...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Pritzker backs Harris for president. What does shift in race mean for his own future?
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Monday, a day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House and threw his support behind Harris to replace him on the ticket.Now halfway through his second term, Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does Biden's decision mean for the governor's political future?The governor did not comment on his own political ambitions on Monday, but said that he's fully behind Harris, just as he was behind Hilary Clinton in both of her presidential campaigns,...
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
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