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.
HOUSTON (AP) — Edson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title. Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free [...]
A sheriff’s deputy serving an eviction notice in rural Jefferson County discovered a home in deplorable condition and multiple occurrences of child neglect and animal abuse.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Scattered showers and storms increase through the day, maxing out in coverage this afternoon and evening. While severe weather is not expected, a few storms could bring heavy downpours, gusty winds, and cloud to ground lightning. Temperatures on Sunday will be near 90 and humidity will be high with a mix of clouds and sun. Storms [...]
Police arrested 60 people, including 45 juveniles, during Fourth of July celebrations in St. Louis, citing parents for their children's behavior and citing 8 people for firearms-related offenses.
A 4-year-old boy was shot at a home in Belleville, Illinois, on Thursday and his father, Tyron L. Pembleton, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, obstructing justice, and endangering the life or health of a child.
Fire officials in Leadwood are warning the public of a missing mortar-style firework at a park, urging parents to talk to their kids and asking anyone who sees a suspicious object to stay away and call 911.
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei's absence during the war suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters. State TV in [...]
The St. Louis Fire Department responded to 631 emergency calls during the Fourth of July holiday, with a 61% increase in fire-related incidents compared to last year, largely due to illegal fireworks.
Two 28-year-old men were shot and one killed, while two others, an 18-year-old and a 37-year-old, were injured in a shooting in the North Riverfront neighborhood early Friday morning, and police are investigating the incident.
The City of St. Louis has been known for a variety of things over the years: The Arch, toasted ravioli, and the question as old as time of "What high school did you go to?" But St. Louis also used to be home of the first floating McDonald's restaurant decades ago.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early this morning in St. Louis near 9th and Chambers, resulting in one man's death and injuries to three others. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m., and among the injured, one person is in critical condition while two others managed to reach the hospital independently. Homicide detectives [...]
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