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'It's a poison': After daughter's death in Springfield, woman speaks out about fentanyl
Christina Maliszewski has paid to put up billboards across America in the past year, with her 100th billboard on Campbell Avenue in Springfield. Its location has special significance: Two years ago, Maliszewski's 21-year-old daughter, Leona Swinney, died from ingesting fentanyl in Springfield, and Maliszewski has been trying to raise awareness since then with her organization, Leona's Legacy of Love. ...
Death row inmate pleas for commute of sentence as DNA evidence was 'contaminated' during arrest
Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Sept 24 for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, which he has denied for two decades, urging authorities to test DNA that he's sure will exonerate him
Missouri’s Winefest returns to Mound City for 15th annual celebration
Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest is set to return for its 15th year at Griffith Park in Mound City, Missouri, on Saturday, September 21. The event, which will run from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., is expected to attract over 1,400 visitors who will enjoy a range of activities, including wine tasting, live music, grape stomping, and shopping from a variety of vendors.
Old Newsboys is bringing St. Louis together for a great cause
Since its founding in 1957, the Old Newsboys organization has made its mission to raise funds for hundreds of area organizations that support at-risk children in St. Louis – and this tried-and-true tradition still stands strong today. “Old Newsboys purpose is to help the smaller children’s charities in the...
Ted Drewes Jr., iconic frozen custard stand owner, dies at 96
ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The owner of Ted Drewes, Ted Drewes Jr. passed away. The frozen custard stand confirmed Wednesday that Drewes, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 96. Drewes Sr. opened the family's first stand in 1929 in Florida. They then opened a St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road, followed by locations on South Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street.
Springfield business owner indicted for illegal firearms
A Springfield, Mo., business owner was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing eight firearms and for lying about his criminal record when he purchased two of those firearms. Marco Lorimer Denis, 49, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield. The...
Bald eagle found shot in the beak near Vienna undergoes surgery in eastern Missouri
Surgeons report the eagle's tissue appears to be healing nicely but he could still be in for a long recovery. They're hoping the fourth surgery will give them more insight on the long-term viability of their repairs. Photo courtesy of World Bird Sanctuary/Facebook.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. The 21-month investigation...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Across the United States: ‘A Tribute to My Daddy’
Dolly Parton is giving back to a cause near and dear to her heart. The country superstar has begun her mission of improving children’s literacy all over the country by starting her Imagination Library book giveaway program. Parton’s program has expanded across 21 states, as well as several countries. Children in these states under the ...
New vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as it aims to protect Missouri's $1.6 billion cattle industry. Bovine anaplasmosis—which is common in Missouri—infects the...
High Schools in the Area Adjusting Practices to Keep Players Safe During Heat Wave
(Park Hills, MO) With the heat experienced in Missouri this week, local football teams have had to adjust practice times. The Central Rebels, being one of those teams, have pushed their practices back to 8:00pm. Teams north of the Parkland have shifted to morning practices. Webster Groves High School, for...
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