Ahead of Tuesday's snowstorm, MoDOT chose not to pre-treat St. Louis-area roads. While the decision may surprise some, officials say it's part of a strategic approach as the snow unfolds.
ST. LOUIS - The Ville, a historic neighborhood in St. Louis, was once a thriving center for Black businesses and culture, known for institutions like Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Originally called Elleardsville after Charles Elleard, the area was annexed by St. Louis in 1876. By the 1920s and 30s, The Ville [...]
ST. LOUIS - MODOT and IDOT are monitoring the roads Tuesday morning amid the ongoing snow. The departments face unique challenges due to the extremely cold temperatures. Both transportation departments are concerned that pre-treatment chemicals could worsen road conditions by causing snow to melt and refreeze. MODOT engineer Bob Becker explained that the cold could [...]
House Bill 807, also known as the "Save MO Babies Act," was proposed by Republican Rep. Phil Amato to create a registry of expectant mothers and adoptive parents to reduce the number of preventable abortions.
ST. LOUIS - Nearly 1,800 Ameren Missouri customers were without power Tuesday morning in south St. Louis during the winter weather. The power outages occurred on Chippewa Street near Grand Boulevard in south St. Louis around 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. A majority of the customers impacted were residents in south St. Louis' Tower Grove South, [...]
ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri is closely monitoring an approaching winter storm, focusing on the potential impact of snow on power lines. The utility company highlights that while freezing rain and ice are typically the biggest threats during winter storms, the current concern is the weight of snow on tree limbs, which could lead to [...]
A winter storm is currently affecting the Bistate area, with snowfall totals ranging from 1 to 12 inches in southern Illinois and Missouri, causing disruptions to travel and school operations.
ST. LOUIS - The possibility of heavier snow falling in communities south of St. Louis led to a rush of shoppers buying winter supplies at the Phillips Express Mart in Festus on Monday.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo - The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that it will close Route D and Route WW bridge over Interstate Highway 44 in both directions for a week due to emergency repairs.
ST. LOUIS- A former St. Louis sheriff’s deputy alleges that the new sheriff illegally took his gun after a false allegation, claiming he was impersonating an officer.
PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. - A North Las Vegas police officer who lost his life in a shootout was laid to rest Monday morning in the metro east community he formerly called home.
What began as a midnight drive over the weekend ended in heartbreak, just north of Breese, Illinois, with a car submerged in a frigid pond and a woman dead. The victim's husband made multiple, desperate attempts to save her before running for help.
As the winter storm gets closer to the St. Louis region, our forecasting models allow us to refine our numbers. With each model run, the extremes of this coming storm are pushed south.
St. Louis is expecting another round of snow Tuesday morning through early Wednesday, leaving some drivers wondering how much snow is worth clearing off their vehicles.
ST. LOUIS - With low, cold temperatures looming this week in the St. Louis region, keeping your furry friends warm and secured will be another task in mind for owners.
In its press release launched today, Feb. 17, the Humane Society of Missouri announced safety tips for pet owners to consider amidst this week’s extreme winter weather.
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