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Man killed and robbed 16-year-old after suggesting gun trade in St. Louis, police say
ST. LOUIS — A 16-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in a St. Louis alley last month was robbed and shot by a man who suggested a gun trade, according to charging documents. Prosecutors charged 25-year-old Dominic Cody with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and two counts of armed...
17-year-old sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2022 shooting death of 14-year-old
ST. LOUIS — A 17-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a plea deal in which he admitted to being involved in the shooting death of a teenager in St. Louis in 2022. Tramon Belford was sentenced Friday as part of a plea deal he struck with prosecutors in December in connection with the death of 14-year-old Maryon Jackson. Belford, who was originally charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action, accepted a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
Celebrate the holidays with Chevy Chase at the Fabulous Fox
The Fabulous Fox Theatre will host a 35th Anniversary screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" on December 13, 2024, featuring a live conversation and Q&A session with Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni, as well as a limited number of VIP tickets with a personal photo opportunity.
St. Louis churches are leading an air quality revolution
ST. LOUIS — Taking a deep breath comes at a cost throughout St. Louis, specifically for Black and low-income residents. The region's residents have long experienced extremely high ozone and particle pollution levels, both of which have previously violated federal health standards. The American Lung Association's most recent "State of Air" report gave numerous areas throughout the region near failing grades, including an "F" grade for St. Charles County, a "D" grade for St. Louis City, a "D" grade for Jefferson County, and a "C" grade for St. Louis County.
LIST: Upcoming Fall events happening in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Autumn is among us, and so are special events going on in the St. Louis region. As summer ends and the leaves start to fall off the trees, check out some of the special events different organizations are holding to celebrate the changing of seasons. St. Louis Art Fair 2024 The 31st […]
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected by salmonella are 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold.
Semi trailer manufacturer hit with nuclear $462 million verdict following double fatality rear-end crash
A Missouri jury returned a massive verdict against trailer manufacturer Wabash National on Thursday. The post Semi trailer manufacturer hit with nuclear $462 million verdict following double fatality rear-end crash appeared first on CDLLife.
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
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