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Butterfly House to connect more kids to fireflies amidst population decline

1 week ago
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Fireflies have been a nostalgic symbol of summer for many generations, but like many insects, their population numbers are decreasing. That’s why the Butterfly House is stepping up efforts to engage kids and families through Project Pollinator, a program that seeks to promote an appreciation of pollinators (like fireflies) through education and [...]
Alex Barton

St. Louis conducting two tornado siren tests Monday

1 week ago
ST. LOUIS- There are two tests today for the outdoor warning sirens in the city of St. Louis. The first test will be at 11 a.m. today and the second will be at 11:15 a.m. They will be activated from two locations to make sure both sites are functioning. A tornado warning in St. Louis [...]
Joe Millitzer

Daily afternoon storm chances with typical July heat and humidity

1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - A weak frontal boundary is over the area and will wobble north and south in our region for much of the upcoming week. This will be the focus for storm chances most afternoons. For Monday, the spotty storm chance has drifted south of the metro closer to that boundary. A few storms [...]
Jaime Travers

Nearly 90 arrests made during July 4th weekend crackdown

1 week ago
St. Louis police are giving a close look at the strategy behind a weekend crackdown that flooded downtown with extra patrols, aiming to curb chaos before it could erupt. With teens dodging curfews and fireworks lighting up city blocks, officials say the response was swift and just the beginning.
Taylor Harris

North St. Louis sets up tornado recovery hub for residents

1 week 1 day ago
A big concern over the holiday weekend in St. Louis was the use of fireworks as many homes remain damaged from the tornado that struck on May 16th. In response to the ongoing recovery efforts, an 'Insurance Claim Hub' has been established in North St. Louis to assist residents affected by the storm. Volunteers at [...]

Firework explodes in back of police SUV

1 week 1 day ago
Police in St. Louis are intensifying efforts to curb dangerous behavior after a firework was thrown into a police SUV, shattering its back window. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has announced a crackdown on illegal activities, particularly focusing on enforcing firework laws and holding parents accountable for their children's actions. The incident occurred [...]