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Pritzker lifts public transport mask mandate in Illinois

2 years 5 months ago
CHICAGO, Ill. (WMBD) -- Masks are off in Illinois for those using public transportation. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement Tuesday, citing the federal mask mandate lift that no longer requires those using public transportation to wear a mask. In Illinois, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or [...]
Gretchen Teske

Missing Missouri teens left in a stolen car

2 years 5 months ago
Police are asking the public to help find two missing teens that ran away together in a stolen car. They believe that Dakota Price, 16, and Anthony Lorffle, 15, may have traveled outside of Lincoln County.
Joe Millitzer

St. Louis County flood study to help reduce risks

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. โ€“ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft report to reduce the threat of flooding in University City and Overland. The study has been in progress over the past few years and will be complete in April 2023. After the study is complete then it can use federal funds [...]
Joe Millitzer

Lambert to no longer enforce mask mandate

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport announced Tuesday it will no longer enforce the federal mask mandate. This comes after the Transportation Security Administration announced that it is no longer enforcing a mask mandate for travel after a federal judge struck down the mandate extension on Monday. Lambert said face masks are no [...]
Monica Ryan

Endangered silver advisory issued for missing 64-year-old man

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Silver Advisory was issued Tuesday morning for a missing 64-year-old man. Police said Cartry Hubbard has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Diabetes. At about 5 a.m., he "left the facility he was staying at through an emergency exit and is not familiar with the area," according to police. [...]
Monica Ryan

The generations influencing Illinois family farms

2 years 5 months ago
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- There are many generations of grandpas on todayโ€™s farms. And we begin with Jim Reed of Deland telling about his. "Well, I have a heritage that my parents and my grandparents were all very active in different boards and organizations as a way that they could give back to the community, [...]
Stu Ellis

$1.8B back to IL taxpayers: Gov. Pritzker signs 2023 state budget

2 years 5 months ago
CHICAGO โ€” Gov. JB Pritzker signed the recently passed 2023 state budget into law, which includes direct checks to Illinois families. Pritzker signed the budget at a 10 a.m. event Tuesday at Chicago State University where he also discussed many of the perceived benefits to Illinoisans at a time he is running for reelection. The [...]
Chip Brewster

New monkey born at St. Louis Zoo

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A male monkey was born at the Saint Louis Zoo last month, but the announcement was made Tuesday. The baby Guereza colobus monkey named Ficus was born on March 21. His siblings are Juniper, Willow, Hawthorn, and Teak. Ficus is the first monkey born at the zoo since the 35,000 square foot [...]
Monica Ryan

Blues seek 10th straight win tonight

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS -ย The Blues hit the ice at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at the Enterprise Center against the Boston Bruins as the push to the playoffs continues. They're also trying to extend their winning streak to ten. There is no doubt the Blues are one of the hottest teams in hockey as the playoffs get [...]
Chris Regnier

Frost in areas Tuesday morning, sunny afternoon with temps in 50s

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday morning sees a clear and cold start with areas of frost. The afternoon will be sunny with high temperatures in the 50s. Also, expect light winds. More clouds are expected Tuesday evening with some scattered showers at night. Wednesday and Thursday will have milder temperatures with showers and some storms. Expect [...]
Linh Truong