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Tower Grove Park's 'Keebler Elf Tree' to be removed this summer

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The "Keebler Elf Tree" in south St. Louis' Tower Grove Park will be removed in order to keep park visitors safe, according to the park. The park's forestry team has worked hard to keep the tree alive. The park said the first brace was installed in 2019, "when one branch on the [...]
Monica Ryan

Police search for missing Fairview Heights teen

2 years 10 months ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS -- Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old. Kiersten Reid was last seen in Fairview Heights and has not returned to the area. Kiersten is 5'06", 145 pounds, and most likely has her hair in a ponytail. It's possible that Kiersten is in the Lebanon or Belleville area. [...]
Reginald Lee Jr.

St. Louis' new recycling plan starts today

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis' plan to clean up its image when it comes to recycling starts Tuesday. That plan includes the return of the city's recycling program and a crackdown on illegal dumpers. The city also wants to be strategic with its trash pick-up.   City of St. Louis Operations Manager [...]
Ty Hawkins

Fire damages south St. Louis home Monday

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A fire damaged a house Monday in south St. Louis. That fire started around 12 p.m. on Oregon Avenue at Wyoming Street. The original fire alarm reported a person was trapped, but everyone escaped the home safely. The fire was mostly in the back of the two-story building. Investigators are still looking for [...]
Monica Ryan

Why sports betting never made it to Gov. Parson's desk this session

2 years 10 months ago
Legally betting on the Kansas City Chiefs or the St. Louis Cardinals has been put on hold for another year in Missouri. Back in March, the House passed legislation to allow anyone 21 and older to legally place wagers on colleges and professional sports teams online or at side sports venues and casinos.
Emily Manley

Why Memorial Day was moved to always be on Monday

2 years 10 months ago
Memorial Day, a federal holiday commemorating those who died while serving in the military, was celebrated on the same day of the month every year for a century before Congress voted to move it to always land on a Monday.
Jacque Porter

Aquaport in Maryland Heights opens after major renovations

2 years 10 months ago
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Pools around the St. Louis area are opening for warmer weather this Memorial Day. Aquaport in Maryland Heights is one of those public pools that's open after some major renovations last year. Aquaport in Maryland Heights is among the public pools opening Saturday. The attraction has multiple water slides, a lazy [...]
Ala Errebhi

St. Louis County woman loses 90 lbs in 18 months

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A south St. Louis County woman fought her battle with hypothyroidism, lost 90 pounds, and ran the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon all within a year and a half. Teri Pletka, 43, started to regain control of her health on January 1, 2021, when she was at 300 pounds. Prior [...]
Monica Ryan