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St. Louis man dies after stepping in front of SUV driven by High Ridge man
A St. Louis man died Wednesday morning, July 3, after he stepped into the travel lanes on South Hanley Road north of Sunnen Road in St. Louis County and was struck by an SUV driven by a High Ridge man, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 4:45 a.m., Marcus...
47-Year-Old Thomas Kinworthy Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Police Officer
Thomas Kinworthy Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Officer. St. Louis Man Convicted of Murdering Police Officer and Injuring Others. According to the True Crime News, a man named Thomas Kinworthy, aged 47, has been given a life sentence in prison without any chance of release for shooting and killing St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. This decision was made by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office on June 27, after a jury found Thomas Kinworthy guilty of murder, armed criminal action, and assault in May. Thomas Kinworthy, who had previously skipped bail in Florida, also shot Officer Arlando Bailey and injured a homeless man named Mark Smith, who later died from unrelated causes. The incident led to a 12-hour police standoff before Thomas Kinworthy was eventually captured by the SWAT team.
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck in North City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was critically injured Friday night after being struck by a car as she crossed West Florissant in North City. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on West Florissant near Summit Place, according to St. Louis Police. Police said the woman...
1 person killed, another seriously injured in crash on Bellefontaine Road
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One man was killed and another seriously injured in a collision Friday evening on Bellefontaine Road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 35-year-old Darrel J. Williams, of St. Louis, was pronounced dead at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Larry West Jr., 50, also of St. Louis,...
Former St. Louis Principal Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Murder-for-Hire Plot (video)
A former principal from St. Louis has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for orchestrating the murder of a teacher, who was also his mistress. The case has drawn significant attention due to the heinous nature of the crime and its impact on the community. The Crime.
Former Navy Sailor from St. Louis Tragically Found Dead in Texas
The St. Louis community was shaken by the tragic news of a former Navy sailor found deceased in Texas. Identified as John Doe, his death has left many searching for answers. The heart of St. Louis aches for one of its own. Crackdowns on illegal maritime activities often take a heavy toll on those serving. Recently, two Navy SEALs were lost at sea while intercepting a vessel off Yemen.
Cardinals Fans Despair as Cable Provider Ditches Bally: A Story of Baseball Frustration
In a lament about the Cardinals' TV situation, the writer describes the frustration of being unable to access games due to issues between cable companies and Bally, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by fans. Bally's app frequently fails to remember login information. Optimum dropped Bally due to a dispute, affecting...
A Cardinals-Blue Jays trade that pairs perfect veteran with Sonny Gray atop rotation
At the beginning of the year, the St. Louis Cardinals looked poised to disappoint. However, after a masterful comeback, the Cardinals are once again in the postseason picture. They currently hold the second Wild Card spot and are 5.5 games behind the Brewers for the lead in the NL Central.
Affinia receives $30K grant to develop urban garden
Affinia Healthcare is one of eight community health centers across the U.S. selected to receive a $30,000 grant to participate in the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) Innovation Incubator. The St. Louis-based community health center will use the funds to develop an urban garden to increase access to healthy foods in areas considered a food desert.
We now have more clarity on what roles Nootbaar and Edman will fill for Cardinals
It's kind of crazy to think that the St. Louis Cardinals are right in the thick of the playoff hunt as July presses on, and they've still yet to have their full outfield at their disposal for a single game this year. It has already been bad enough that Paul...
The Kevin Hayes Trade Changes Things for the St. Louis Blues
At last weekend’s NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues traded centre Kevin Hayes to the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, we are here to explore just how the details of the trade change how the Blues should approach Torey Krug this offseason. The Full Kevin Hayes Trade. The Blues acquired...
Davis and Mathews Named Cardinals Organization Top June Minor Leaguers
The St. Louis Cardinals today (Friday, July 5) announced their selections for Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for June, with Palm Beach Cardinals (A) outfielder Chase Davis and Springfield Cardinals (AA) left-handed starting pitcher Quinn Mathews taking home the honors. Davis, 22, led all qualified Cardinals minor...
CAM St. Louis celebrates 20-year milestone anniversary
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis recently celebrated its landmark 20th anniversary. On Sept. 19, 2003, the new museum opened its doors with the objective of inspiring curiosity, creativity, learning and conversation through experiences with contemporary art. Twenty years later, CAM is still connecting global and local communities to the most prominent issues of the moment while uplifting emerging artists. The museum spotlights contemporary art exhibits that speak directly to the present moment, inspiring discourse about the shared issues in our community and the world.
REACEYUNG, St. Louis hip-hop artist, joins Grammy voting ranks after Billboard success
Reace Yung, a local artist from St. Louis, has seen two of his projects appear on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has been invited to become a voting member for the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the Grammys.
Franklin County agency to take part in earthquake training in St. Louis
The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency will be one of 40 groups taking part in an urban terrain emergency training involving an earthquake scenario later this month in St. Louis. Regional agencies are working with Task Force 46, a Lansing, Michigan-based Army National Guard group, that, when activated, “provides command...
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