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Marquisha Williams’ daughter receives a gavel after announcing her desire to become a judge
Noelle, a 6-year-old girl, received a special recognition at city hall on Friday when she was presented with her very own gavel. Last year, the children tragically lost their 29-year-old mother, Marquisha Williams, at the hands of their father. Since then, the family has been providing the children with an abundance of love and support.
School district investigating after noose found in campus bathroom
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A local school district is investigating after a noose was found in an on-campus bathroom. Parents at Francis Howell Central High School received a letter on Friday saying a parent found a noose hanging from a stall in the men’s restroom near one of the school’s stadiums.
No phones in schools: Stockton School District to strictly enforce its no cell phone policy
STOCKTON, Mo. (KY3) - Dozens of districts are working to eliminate distractions and put a mute on bullying by getting rid of cell phone use. ”As parents, we want to know where they’re at,” said one Stockton school district parent. Aaron Lakin lives in the Stockton area. He’s...
Large crowds expected in Downtown Columbia this weekend before colleges start classes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of college students have returned to Columbia for the new school year. Dan Rader, owner of MyHouse Sports Bar and Nightclub -- who just finished an $800,000 renovation of the bar -- is expecting an influx in business with the new school year beginning next week. "We're very excited to debut The post Large crowds expected in Downtown Columbia this weekend before colleges start classes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the first day of school for many students in Mid-Missouri fast approaching, it’s important to protect your child’s information online. Sharing back-to-school photos on social media is a popular trend, but it comes with risks. The Department of Homeland Security says last year, there were more than 36 million reports of The post Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Local country music artist passes away after fight with cancer
(CAMDEN POINT, Mo.) A local country music artist has passed away after a fight with cancer. Matt Snook fought kidney cancer for nearly a year and this week, he passed at the age of 51. Here is the obituary written in his honor:. Matthew Derek Snook, 51, of Camden Point,...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 17-18
ST. LOUIS — From arts and crafts to seeing a Prince tribute show, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 17-18. Festival of the Little Hills. The Festival of Little Hills is this weekend in St. Charles. The free arts and craft show...
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