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Two teens hospitalized after car strikes semi's trailer
RUSSELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Tuesday in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Dodge Neon driven by Christopher T. Ford, 18, Hillsboro, Missouri was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of the Gorham exit in the passing lane when it caught up to another vehicle.
Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries. The United State Geological Survey announced it will provide more than $200,000 to the Missouri Geological Survey to search for critical minerals in the waste piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District in southeast Missouri. “A relatively small investment for this...
Grafton and Shiloh, Other Area Communities Hit Hard by Severe Rainfall
GRAFTON/SHILOH – The Metro Illinois region and Jersey and Calhoun Counties experienced substantial rainfall over the past 24 hours, with several areas reporting significant accumulations and ongoing flash flood warnings. The heaviest rainfall was recorded in Shiloh, where 6.85 inches fell and Grafton, with an estimated 5 to 7 inches fall contributing to widespread concerns about flooding.
Heavy rains leads to at least one voluntary evacuation in De Soto
Heavy rain turned the Joachim Creek in De Soto into a river early this afternoon. City Manager Todd Melkus said just after noon when the creek hit about 8.5 feet, first responders began knocking on doors, alerting residents of rising waters. He said the first responders went to 30 to...
Man charged in 2023 homicide outside St. Louis market
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A 26-year-old man was charged with murder almost a year after a beating outside a St. Louis market. Lorezno Thomas, 63, was beaten and lost consciousness on July 19, 2023, after a fight outside a market at Euclid and Hammett. He was placed on life support and never regained consciousness. He died from his injuries in February.
Swansea Police Bid Farewell to Respected Dispatcher Jennings
SWANSEA — After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Dispatcher Lori Jennings is retiring from the Swansea Police Department. Her last day of work marks the end of a 27-year career, during which she became a well-respected and integral part of the team. The Swansea Police Department expressed their...
LONGING By Lize Lewy Debuts At The Gaslight Theater In August
LONGING, the new work from breakout playwright Lize Lewy, makes its world premiere August 16th-18th at the Gaslight Theater, featuring direction by Kay Ailee Bush. Welcome to the world of Platforms, a virtual reality chat roulette app popularly used in the not-so-distant future of 2064. Mason, a brooding introvert (played by Andre Navid Eslamian), wanders aimlessly in pursuit of genuine connection. He encounters Lola (played by Leta DeBardeleben), an enchanting siren of the internet seeking reprieve from reality. Together, they navigate the challenges of connection in the digital age, exploring the hardships and misunderstandings inherent in their interactions, skillfully guided by intimacy direction from Summer Baer.
St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time
“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working the booth for the Show Me the World program, eagerly asking passersby if they would like to learn more. “I’m not a very...
WATCH | St. Louis (MO) FD Engine House 29 Experiences Flooding
The basement of Engine House 29 of the St. Louis Fire Department is experiencing flooding, the department reported in a post on X. Engine House No. 29 is located at 200 South Vandeventer Avenue, in Midtown. “As a neighborhood-based fire department, we face the same challenges as our community, like...
13-year-old St. Louisan packs her bags — and bass — to study at Juilliard
When Lyric Green learned that her friend and school orchestra’s only bassist was moving away, the reality that the orchestra would be missing its heartbeat didn’t sit right with the then 12-year-old. “I didn't want us to just have that empty spot on stage because usually bases help...
Severe setup possible leading into Tuesday afternoon and evening
Storms are currently training across southern Illinois, with flash flooding ongoing from Saint Louis down toward Mount Vernon. With additional rounds of storms likely through tonight, flash flooding is likely to develop. The current areas under a Flood Watch through Wednesday morning are in green below. This is mainly for...
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