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Smoke from western wildfires drifts into the Midwest
ST. LOUIS — Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western United States and Canada is now drifting in across the Midwest. Meteorologist Angela Hutti says that it is very high up in the atmosphere, giving us an almost eerie look to the sky. It is also giving us a vibrant sunrise, with an orange […]
Today in St. Louis tried Olympic speed climbing. Here's how it went.
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Sport climbing is back in the Olympics, but speed climbing is a new standalone event for both men and women in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Today in St. Louis visited Climb So iLL in St. Charles to understand climbing better and to help people get more information if they want to try for themselves. Anthony Slaughter and Michelle Li also tried it out for the first time ever, and they lived to talk about it -- watch the video!
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
Stop by Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink
ST. LOUIS – Cool off or get a boost to get you through the day at Starbucks and also save some money. On Tuesday only between noon and 6 p.m., stop by your area Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink. You must use the Starbucks app...
This Day in History on July 23: St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Celebration
July 23rd has witnessed extraordinary events that have shaped the course of history. Space Exploration Milestone: Launch of Landsat 1 (1972) On this date in 1972, NASA launched Landsat 1, the first satellite designed to study and monitor Earth's landmasses. This pioneering step in remote sensing has provided invaluable data for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and urban planning.
Man gets 25 years in prison for shoving girlfriend off 7th-floor balcony at St. Louis hotel
ST. LOUIS — An Illinois man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to shoving his girlfriend off of a hotel balcony and leaving her in an alley back in 2021. According to charging documents, EMS workers found the woman naked in an alley in the 1500 block of South Theresa Avenue on June 30, 2021. The EMS workers said she was unable to move and was incoherent. She was hospitalized with a broken neck, a crushed spine and multiple injuries to internal organs but survived the fall.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 23, 2024
The only two scheduled Monday games in the St. Louis Cardinals system were canceled and suspended. All clubs’ first post-break weekend series are recapped and the coming week’s action is previewed. Results from the game partially played Monday, July 22, 2024. Memphis (10-11) faced Iowa (10-11) (CHC) at...
Warm temps, Spot showers and storms possible this week
ST. LOUIS – The forecast is on repeat through Thursday for the St. Louis region. Sunshine will start with building clouds throughout Tuesday. Widely scattered showers and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Most of us will stay dry. As the sun sets, the chance for spot showers will fade. Let’s watch for […]
Teen hit, injured on Chippewa as city officials hear new proposal to create Department of Transporation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City’s Charter Commission recently gave recommendations for amending the city’s governing document, including a proposal to streamline how St. Louis City manages some of its most dangerous roads. St. Louis Metropolitan police (SLMPD) said on July 17, a car...
City of St. Louis taking charge of security at troubled Railway Exchange Building
ST. LOUIS — The Railway Exchange Building was once a jewel of downtown St. Louis. Mark Hall, now tasked with managing security for the building has fond memories of holidays on that block, "I still remember Famous Barr when they used to decorate the windows at Christmastime." The 21-story...
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