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Hailstorm leaves Dickerson Park Zoo closed, emu dead in Springfield

1 hour 11 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dickerson Park Zoo will remain closed Wednesday after a hailstorm caused significant damage Tuesday, April 28, killing one animal and leaving another under veterinary care. According to the zoo, no guests or staff members were injured during the storm. Zoo staff reported that a 21-year-old female emu died after the storm. A [...]
Kathryn Skopec

Cooler feel the rest of the week, Showers back late Thursday

1 hour 43 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - The last of our scattered rain showers are on the way out this Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures will be around Wednesday through Saturday, with temperature highs in the 60s and overnight low dropping down into the 40s. A mix of clouds and sun is expected Wednesday with clear skies Wednesday night. Clouds [...]
Angela Hutti

St. Charles County OKs drone program for emergency response

8 hours 55 minutes ago
St. Charles County Council members approved key components of a drone as first responder program Tuesday night. The program is designed to provide real-time views of emergencies to first responders before they arrive on scene. While officials say the initiative could improve response times, some community members are calling for more transparency.
Taylor Harris

Lawmakers push local control for student screen time limits

12 hours 35 minutes ago
The measure is sponsored by State Representatives Marlene Terry, D-St. Louis, and Tricia Byrnes, R-Wenztville. It passed out of the Missouri House in March but has since been amended as the legislation draws closer to a final vote in the Missouri Senate.
Mark Zinn

St. Louis family proposes $17.5M police lawsuit reform plan

12 hours 59 minutes ago
A St. Louis family, represented by Attorney Al Watkins, is proposing a multi-million dollar settlement plan designed to reform how the city handles police-related lawsuits. This initiative follows the fatal shooting of their 17-year-old son, Emeshyon Wilkins, by police.
Kelley Hoskins