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West Nile Virus Strikes Missouri – St. Louis Teen Now Paralyzed
You fortunately do not see this very often, but the West Nile virus has struck Missouri hard leaving one St. Louis area teen paralyzed and on a ventilator. Yahoo News is reporting that a St. Louis County teenager is now receiving support from a ventilator after he became paralyzed in a rare complication of the West Nile virus. 18-year-old John Procter VI knew something was wrong when his speech became slurred and he had impaired body movements.
First Alert Friday Morning Outloook
One more hot day before a slow-moving cold front brings heat relief and at least a little rainfall for the weekend. In the short term, forecast models have backed off on thunderstorm chances for this afternoon….and now keep most of the area dry. What this means is that it will still be hot. Not as hot as our 100° temps on Thursday, but highs of about 93 to 97 are expected, along with dew points above 70°. Isolated thunderstorms may begin to develop over parts of SE MO and S IL this afternoon, but it’s now looking like the better chance of thunderstorms will be tonight into Saturday. With more clouds and a light north breeze, Saturday will see highs only in the 80s.
Community ambassadors provide eyes and ears for St. Louis Public Schools
During the first two weeks of classes, St. Louis Public Schools worked with community ambassadors who reported back to district leaders about the overall functioning of schools. Acting Superintendent Millicent Borishade said earlier this week the ambassadors include volunteers from the community and school staff who have been providing feedback...
Mow Your Yard Too Early & You Might Be Breaking Missouri Law
I always thought there was an unspoken law in Missouri about when the appropriate hours to mow your lawn were. As it turns out, if you mow your yard too early, you might be breaking the law, but it depends on where you live. I saw someone ask this question...
Chesterfield Mall's permanently closing Saturday, demolition and redevelopment to follow
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.—It’s an end of an era for the Chesterfield Mall. After nearly 50 years, the doors will close Aug. 31 as plans move forward to tear the building down for a 117-acre development called Downtown Chesterfield. There’s been an uptick in activity inside recently, but it isn’t...
Munger Moss Motel owner says she was conned out of $18,000 from asphalt contractor
The owner of the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, told a nearby news outlet she was swindled out of $18,000 from a New Hampshire asphalt contractor hired to do a repair job at the property. Shelly Cravens told KYTV of Springfield, Missouri, that she hired Henry Stanley of New...
NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Chiefs Lead, 49ers Rise while Vikings Drop
The upcoming NFL season aims towards Super Bowl 59, kicking off on September 5. The Kansas City Chiefs top the power rankings as they seek a third straight championship. Meanwhile, teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles aim to solidify their positions after offseason changes and new strategies to challenge the reigning champions. Several teams, including the Bills and Jets, have made notable improvements and are climbing the ranks leading up to the start of the season.
Mahomes Reflects on Chiefs’ Tough Journey to Super Bowl LVIII
Patrick Mahomes highlighted the journey of the Kansas City Chiefs to their Super Bowl LVIII victory, emphasizing the significant challenges faced throughout the season. In an interview, Mahomes acknowledged the team's offensive struggles while praising the defense for leading them. He noted that their underdog mentality, especially after the regular season, helped fuel their playoff success. The Chiefs’ dramatic 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers was characterized by Mahomes' clutch plays and strategic execution.
'Do I say I’m done?': Vendors struggling to break even as attendance lags at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals got a big win Thursday against the Padres, but unfortunately, the team set another record low for attendance at Busch Stadium III. On opening day, Cardinal Nation was full of excitement, but the attitude has changed at the intersection of 8th and Clark. “It’s...
3 Bedroom Home in St Louis - $925,000
The 2 story entry welcomes you into this lovely, all brick, newer executive home in the desirable Alta Dena neighborhood. Some Amenities Include: Absolutely stunning, new Acacia wood flooring on the entire first floor, hallway upstairs, and the loft area, main floor master suite with walk in closet, walk in shower and lux oversized jet tub, formal dining room, butler's pantry, chef's kitchen, top of the line stainless appliances, walk in pantry, ample granite counters with huge breakfast bar, open to breakfast room and the great room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Second floor has large, beautiful loft area overlooking the great room that could be work out space or additional office, 2 additional bedrooms, and office could be 4th bedroom. Finished lower level has walk out to patio, laundry room, wet bar, media center, and full bath that adds approx. 1000 sqft to living space. The deck overlooks private, low maintenance, fenced back yard. Two car garage is oversized!
Missouri named second riskiest state for drivers, study shows
ST. LOUIS — Missouri ranks as the second riskiest state to drive in, according to a recent study by Forbes Advisor. The state’s drivers face many risks that contribute to the dubious distinction. The state is also near the bottom of the list for teen drivers, according to WalletHub. Car theft is a major concern […]
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