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St. Louis area back-to-school events to benefit kids

3 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- St. Charles is hosting a special back-to-school supply drive today at the St. Charles Riverwalk Market and the St. Charles Flea and Artisan Market. Guests who donate supplies or make a purchase at either market will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes include gift baskets and a brand-new laptop. Organizers are [...]
Joe Millitzer

Forecast: Perfect weekend weather followed by a rainy week

3 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- It's a cool start out there with temperatures in the 50s to near 60. The weekend still looks basically perfect with highs in the low 80s each day. We'll have plenty of sunshine overall, but clouds look to increase a bit for Sunday afternoon. Our next chance of rain increases across our [...]
Jaime Travers

Illinois law clearing hurdles for former juvenile offenders

3 months 2 weeks ago
On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law that automatically starts the expungement timeline for juvenile offenders as soon as they’re released from detention. It’s a move aimed at helping young people who’ve served their time in juvenile detention centers clear their records.
Max Diekneite

Michael Brown Sr. reflects on life 10 years after his son's death

3 months 2 weeks ago
It has been 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed in Ferguson, sparking national attention. His father, Michael Brown Sr., sat down to discuss the memories surrounding that day in 2014 and the impact he's looking to make on other's lives to honor his son.
Shirley Washington

Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

3 months 2 weeks ago
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Michael Brown once told his father the “world is going to know my name,” words Michael Brown Sr. still takes to heart. Friday marks 10 years since the 18-year-old was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, turning the St. Louis suburb into the focal point of the national reckoning [...]
JIM SALTER, Associated Press

Woman gets five years probation for fatal DWI accident

3 months 2 weeks ago
BADEN, Mo. -- A woman was sentenced to five years of probation on Friday after admitting to driving while intoxicated in a 2020 crash that killed two passengers. Evelyn Wiley, 63, received a suspended seven-year prison sentence, meaning she could face prison time if she violates probation. Wiley pleaded guilty to one count of driving [...]
Joe Millitzer

KidSmart hosts $1M Back-to-School event, providing supplies to teachers

3 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Back to School is kicking off in a big way as KidSmart hosted its fourth annual “Ready for Back to School $1 Million Distribution Day” in downtown St. Louis on Friday. The event occurred on Clark Avenue, basically right between Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. The event started at 8 a.m. and [...]
Chris Regnier