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St. Louis is facing the challenge of rebuilding after a devastating tornado, but the community has shown resilience and is working together to rebuild the city, its history, and its spirit.

ST. LOUIS -- A devastating EF3 tornado struck St. Louis on May 16th, carving a 23-mile path of destruction through the city with winds reaching up to 152 mph. More than 3,500 households were impacted, and over 16,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed as the tornado swept from Hanley and Clayton Road, through Forest Park [...]

Faith leaders and their church communities in St. Louis have partnered with the Red Cross to provide aid and ensure sustained assistance to those affected by the recent tragedy.

The 100 Roofs Project and the Urban League helped tornado victim Carol Johnson get a new tarp on her roof and a hotel voucher to stay in a hotel, one month after the storm.

A tornado destroyed Ladonna Warren Berryhill's home in North St. Louis, leaving her without a roof, second floor, car, and insurance, and she is now hoping FEMA will be able to help her rebuild.

The Red Cross provided temporary housing for the Perozo family in a hotel after their home was destroyed by a tornado, and community members donated essential items to help them rebuild.

Demetrius Thomas's home in North St. Louis was destroyed by a tornado, but he is thankful that he has insurance that has covered his hotel expenses while he waits for repairs to be made.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has distributed over $1.5 million worth of supplies to storm survivors and is hosting a relief drive on June 14, and is seeking volunteers and donations to continue its work.

A carpenter is teaching teens to build tiny homes for tornado victims in North St. Louis, providing both housing and valuable trade skills, with support from electricians, plumbers, and other resources.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a $100 million relief package for St. Louis tornado victims, with the funds directly assisting those impacted by the disaster.

Mayor Spencer is focusing on getting federal disaster relief for St. Louis, working with FEMA and other city leaders to create a roadmap for recovery, and plans to engage the community in a long-term rebuilding conversation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson is asking Governor Mike Kehoe to call for a new session with a focus on increases to property tax assessments across the state. "I do intend to appoint an interim committee to focus especially on property taxes," Patterson said.  Patterson claims the property tax hikes are [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - With students out of class for summer break, safety efforts are growing to prevent violence on school grounds. The FBI and local public schools are collaborating on this initiative to help to keep children safe. "You have a lot of generational trauma that occurs when a disaster strikes at a [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Prosecutors are alleging that a 33-year-old man tracked local obituaries and burglarized homes of the deceased. According to officials, Brandon Welch scanned obituaries and searched addresses to identify victims. Court documents also say that Welch used death notices to identify victims and burglarize their homes. Maria Portell, a neighbor of [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Officials with the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Center said that its shelter is over capacity. "I really want to get dogs out of the shelter and into homes because we have to provide humane housing and here, unfortunately, I don't have the spacing to do that," Kanika [...]

RIVERSIDE, Mo. -- Live Nation announced on Tuesday that the entertainment company will be investing $1 billion into building 18 new live music venues, including one in Missouri. According to a press release, within the next 18 months, Live Nation will open doors or break ground on the new venues, ranging from intimate clubs to [...]

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday defended Illinois’ sanctuary laws before a House committee hearing and blasted the Trump administration for "abuses of power" amid a crackdown on undocumented immigrants that have spawned protests around the country, including in Chicago.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations announced that a new task force in the Kansas City area will be working to identify and prosecute criminals.

One Missouri Lottery player is $100,000 richer after winning a scratchers game purchased from a St. Louis liquor store.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe activated the National Guard Thursday in a "proactive approach" to the protests occurring in Missouri, which follow civil unrest in other parts of the country.