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Mosquito-borne virus detected in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The Village of Vinita Park is home to St. Louis County's first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquito of 2024, county health officials said Wednesday. The mosquito was caught by one of the many traps that the St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH)...
Historically black church with deep ties to city and LU to celebrate 174th anniversary
A historically Black church in Jefferson City, with deep ties to Lincoln University, is celebrating a huge milestone this weekend. Quinn Chapel AME Church is celebrating its 174th anniversary on Sunday, July 21. Senior Pastor, the Reverend Stephanie Allen, says it’s rare for anything to last 174 years, and she plans to address that during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Reeds Spring School Board Honored
The Reeds Spring School Board was one of just 31 in the state to earn the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2024 Governance Team Award according to a release from the district. This award is based on criteria in several areas including the district is fully accredited and that...
Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus
The St. Louis County Health Department has confirmed that some mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus. The post Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Underground fault line in Missouri once caused major earthquake. Could it happen again?
A major fault line in the southeast corner of the state is causing some state and local governments to start preparing for the possibility of a damaging quake. Here’s what to know.
‘The Embassy’ Makes $50K Request of Sedalia Council
Representatives of The Embassy, a non-denominational, faith-based, residential restoration organization for men, requested $50,000 from Sedalia City Council Monday night. Ann Graff, president of The Embassy Board, gave a 20-minute presentation along with Executive Director Jason McClain and House Manager Brandon Stoner before making the monetary request. Graff stated the...
'Scathing' Report Exposes Broken Promises of Cori Bush's Primary Challenger
A local coalition on Wednesday released a report blasting the record of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, who is challenging progressive Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st District. The report about Bell's five years in his current office was published by the Prosecutor Organizing Table, which includes Action St. Louis, ArchCity Defenders, Freedom Community Center, Forward through Ferguson, MacArthur Justice Center, and Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty. "Early on, Bell cast himself as a progressive looking to make fundamental changes to the way that the St. Louis County prosecutor's office operated," the report explains. "He...
Alabama among early favorites for Missouri 6-foot-7 5-Star OL
Jackson Cantwell released his early favorites on Thursday. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is already considered one of the nation’s top 2026 offensive tackles. He is in the running to be a consensus five-star recruit in the future. Alabama joined Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
Arrest, charges made in June shooting at Walnut Park West neighborhood gas station
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - An 18-year-old was arrested and charged Thursday in connection to an early June shooting. Shaun Hickman, 18, was charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at a motor vehicle.
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