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Leader West Side Senior Expo is this Wednesday, July 24th - doors open at 8 a.m. with free doughnuts and coffee available while supplies last
ST. LOUIS — This morning Mary Caltrider sat down with Katelyn Mary Skaggs, digital marketing manager, of Leader Publications to discuss an exciting upcoming senior expo happening this Wednesday, July 24th in Cedar, Missouri for seniors. The event is taking place from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. this Wednesday. It is a lively event with more than 30 plus vendors and information about home services, healthcare, home health safety tips, exercise, free donuts, coffee, and more. In addition to Bingo they will be giving away a grand prize! It is an event you won't want to miss! The Leader West Senior Expo takes place at Northwest High School 6005 Cedar Hill Rd, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Phone number: 636-931-7560.
‘Coral the curious octopus’ book inspires kids to go eco-friendly
ST. LOUIS – RJ Corey, author of “Coral the Curios Octopus” shares how the book is a fun read for toddlers and encourages kids to adopt eco-friendly habits. Celebrate National Mango Day with mango salsa! (Part2) Celebrate National Mango Day with mango salsa! (Part1)
Valley Park woman drowns while trying to help another person in water
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Valley Park, Missouri, woman drowned after trying to help another person in the water on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40-year-old Melissa Hill entered the Big River upstream of St. Francois State Park around 2:15 p.m. to help another person in the water.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
Mohamed A. Zayed, MD, PhD, a vascular surgeon known for his pioneering research in vascular diseases, has been appointed director of the newly established Division of Surgical Sciences in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He assumed his new role July 1. Zayed,...
Photos: Soulard's Bastille Day celebration honors residents with symbolic beheading
Hundreds of St. Louisans gathered in St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood on Saturday to celebrate Bastille Day, France's national day marking the end of its monarchy and the beginning of a violent uprising against King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. The Soulard Business Association and the Soulard Restoration Group sponsor...
Here are some No- Excuse Absentee voting locations in St. Louis City for Election Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis announced Monday that voters can vote a “No-Excuse”absentee ballot starting Tuesday. This is an in-person absentee voting option during the two weeks before each election. An excuse is not needed....
Nursing home workers rally for better wages, safer working conditions
St. Louis – Workers rallied last week at informational pickets outside three area nursing homes operated by Luxor Healthcare to demand owners bargain in good faith for living wages and safe working conditions. The workers, represented by SEIU Healthcare, rallied July 9 to demand a path to $25 an...
Bread & Roses Missouri presents The Caregiving Project: ‘Who’s Taking Care of Momma?’ Aug. 2-3
Bread and Roses Missouri will present The Caregiving Project: “Who’s Taking Care of Momma?” Aug. 2-3 at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Rehearsal Hall, 3333 Washington Ave., St. Louis. This original play by Mariah L. Richardson (“The Ville: Avengence!;” “Drawn In,” PBS) is a powerful exploration of...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators as Students Take Flight at St. Louis Downtown Airport
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors were introduced to the fascinating world of aviation during Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)’s inaugural Aviation Summer Sampler Camp held July 11 through July 13. During the three-day camp, they learned about all aspects of aviation through a combination of hands-on experiences, panels with students and professionals, and presentations by special guest speakers. The highlight of the camp came on the final day, when campers and their families gathered at St. Louis Downtown Airport to close out their experience with a flight in the cockpit of a real plane.
How ARTS FOR LIFE platforms theater companies around the metro
ARTS FOR LIFE is a nonprofit organization in St. Louis that promotes local theater companies and stage productions throughout the region. The organization says it is “passionate about the healing power of performing arts.” And their goal is “making a dramatic difference.”. Every year, ARTS FOR LIFE...
Clementine's Ice Cream CEO guest bartends on Andy Cohen's 'Watch What Happens Live'
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-native Andy Cohen featured another St. Louisan on his show "Watch What Happens Live" Sunday night. Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream CEO and founder Tamara Keefe was behind the bar for Sunday's episode of the late-night talk show in honor of National Ice Cream Day. Keefe served up boozy ice cream and flavors from the creamery's new World's Fair-inspired collection to Cohen and his guests, reality star Danielle Cabral from "Real Housewives of New Jersey" and actor David Arquette, best known for his role as Dewey Riley in the "Scream" franchise.
Man accused of murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
In Dutchtown, a 40-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend on Friday, as reported by First Alert 4 from St. Louis, MO. Prosecutors in St. Louis have pressed charges against Derrick A. Smith, a resident of the city, for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was 38 years old at the time of their death.
Missouri Botanical Garden offering free tours for disability community
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Missouri Botanical Garden will offer free access tours and classes designed for the disability community. Throughout the summer and fall, they will be offering tours with both American Sign Language and audio description interpretation. The Garden has been teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter to provide specialized tours to those with memory loss and their families.
Teen Badly Injured Following Suspected Robbery Attempt On Two Men
A 16-year-old is in critical condition after reportedly attempting to rob two men. Around 1:30 a.m. on July 20, St. Louis City police reported multiple gunshots fired between 9th and Russell in South City. An off-duty cop heard the shots and saw a white SUV speeding away. While investigating, police...
How can St. Louis be more successful? Regional leaders want your input
Civic leaders are looking for input on how the St. Louis region can be more successful. The “Where We Stand” report is put together by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments about every five years. Its findings on how the region stacks up when it comes to factors like transportation, health access, education and civic engagement are used to help determine where local governments should focus their efforts.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Private Video Of Multi-Million Dollar 3-Story Luxury Suite Inside Arrowhead Stadium That Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Built For Himself
NFL fans are in awe over the luxurious multi-million dollar suite Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt built for himself in Arrowhead Stadium, the team’s home venue. Kansas City has emerged as the NFL’s golden franchise under Clark Hunt’s ownership. They have won three Super Bowls in five years, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles last season since the 2003 and ’04 New England Patriots.
Walsworth Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing Walsworth’s current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.
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