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State Fair Commission Names New Arena After Parson
The Missouri State Fair Commission held an official groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new indoor arena on the Fairgrounds. The arena will be named the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, recognizing the Governor’s dedication to the Missouri State Fair during his time as a Missouri elected official. “The Missouri...
St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores holding deals ahead of school year
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores are holding deals this weekend to celebrate National Thrift Store Day. At all St. Vincent de Paul thrift store locations from Friday through Sunday, they will have clothing bins filled with used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. A plastic grocery bag will be provided to shoppers, and you’ll have the chance to fill that bag for just $5.
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.
30-inch Water main break closes road in South County
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 30-inch water main break has closed a section of road Friday in south St. Louis County, according to Missouri American Water. There is no precautionary boil water advisory in effect at this time from this break. The break has caused the section...
Cardinals can’t let perfect Oli Marmol replacement slip away to laughable party
If you'd have told just about any St. Louis Cardinals fan after the dismal 2023 season that manager Oli Marmol would've rebounded -- including from a terrible start to the 2024 campaign -- to have the Redbirds in the thick of the NL playoff race entering the All-Star break, they'd have been ecstatic. And they largely were as the Cards were in a wild card spot at that point.
Woman pleads guilty to federal charge for harassing St. Louis family
Www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-08-16 12:02:47. SUMMARY: A woman named Judy Kline, 55, appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to interfering with a family's housing rights, stemming from a viral incident over two years ago. Kline broke into a home in the Princeton Heights neighborhood of south St. Louis on January 5, 2022, armed with a hammer. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri noted that Kline had previously lived in the home many years ago and mistakenly thought the family still lived there.
Armed woman shot, killed herself in officer-involved shooting near Laclede Park
An armed female who is believed to be connected to a Friday morning shooting at a White Castle in Bellefontaine Neighbors shot and killed herself in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, right near Laclede Park.
Who Is Hot 104.1 (WHHL-FM) – St. Louis
In the heart of the Midwest, St. Louis’ radio station thrives with its city’s lively spirit. WHHL, known as Hot 104.1, stands as Hazelwood, Missouri’s vibrant heart, offering the hottest hits in hip-hop and R&B to the Greater St. Louis area. Starting over fifty years ago, Hot 104.1 switched through various music styles before embracing the urban contemporary sounds it’s famous for today1.
Local chocolatiers adjust to global chocolate shortage
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Raising prices is always bittersweet and locally owned Bissinger’s and Chococolate Chocolate Chocolate are working to adjust their business amidst a global chocolate shortage. “We’re trying to do everything we can to prevent any price increases or keep our price increases very...
Popcorn, pet treats: Schnucks' diverse-owned business accelerator names 1st cohort
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets, the St. Louis-based grocery chain, has selected the first 10 companies in its business accelerator program that seeks to help grow businesses owned by diverse founders. Schnucks Springboard, which began accepting applications in March, provides education, resources and access to shelf space in select...
AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area
The AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau is currently has free in-person speaking engagements scheduled in the St. Louis area for our members and the general public. We currently offer presentations and informational materials on fraud prevention and scams, brain health, Social Security and decluttering your home and keeping your home safe and fit as you age. We would love to see you at a future event! To see a list of dates, locations and topics CLICK HERE.
Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis
Walk with a Doc is a series of free monthly group walks that start with a brief health discussion, followed by a physician-led walk. AARP in St. Louis with our 'Doc', Dr. Oruwari, want you to join us!. Take a STEP toward better health and join us for our next...
'It was dumb,' says Dellwood man sentenced for Central West End murder
ST. LOUIS — A Dellwood man was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison over a 2023 murder in St. Louis city. Ta'Shaun L. Patterson, 23, pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He originally faced a charge of first-degree murder, but that was amended to second-degree murder as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Nanoplastics are plaguing the world's waterways. Mizzou research just found a way to eliminate 98% of them
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers who delved inside a pitch-black cave near St. Louis made a worrying discovery in 2023: The cave's water and sediment were teeming with microplastics, despite going untouched by humans for more than 30 years. The team from Saint Louis University found the toxic particles, which...
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