The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are investigating after a three-year-old with special needs died at a Park Hills daycare last Friday.
ST. LOUIS - After an EF3 tornado tore through parts of St. Louis on May 16, many who were directly impacted are now wondering what to do next, and others are seeking out answers as to how they can help. Below is a compiled list of resources for tornado victims and for those who are [...]
Senator Josh Hawley joined Mayor Cara Spencer, Police Chief Robert Tracy, and representatives from Ameren Missouri and the American Red Cross at a news conference Monday afternoon to update residents on the recovery effort.
ST. LOUIS-- The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park and the Library and Research Center will remain closed on Monday, May 20, due to continued cleanup following Friday's tornadoes. Both buildings have roof damage. The Library and Research Center was hit especially hard, with blown-out windows in the Reading Room. This comes as part of [...]
A 22-year-old motorcyclist from De Soto, Mo., was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene after a high-speed crash with a Buick on U.S. Highway 61 in Jefferson County, Mo.
Metro Transit is experiencing service disruptions due to storm damage, with Blue Line MetroLink trains not running between Brentwood I-64 and Forest Park-DeBaliviere stations and limited service on the #18 Taylor Metro bus route, with full service resuming on the #42 Sarah route.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Monday requested President Donald Trump issue a federal emergency declaration following last week’s tornadoes and severe storms that hit southeast Missouri and the St. Louis region.
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.
A head-on crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard in Bellefontaine Neighbors resulted in three deaths and one serious injury, with the cause of the crash under investigation.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Police are investigating after a 17-year-old teen was fatally stabbed Sunday night in O'Fallon, Ill. According to the O'Fallon Police Department, the incident took place between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday night in the Goshen Trailhead parking lot, located on the 300 block of Kyle Road. According to St. [...]
Action St. Louis is collecting essential supplies at the O'Fallon Park Rec Complex to provide aid to families and businesses affected by recent tornadoes in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS - Storm damage has disrupted operations at the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) and the Clayton School District, affecting transportation and school facilities. SLPS district leaders report that transportation is the biggest challenge due to the storm, with the bus depot impacted and roads blocked by downed trees and power lines. Bus service [...]
ST. LOUIS - A devastating tornado struck St. Louis, leaving five people dead, dozens injured, and causing more than $1 billion in damage. The tornado, which touched down Friday, has left thousands without power as cleanup efforts continue. Approximately 5,000 buildings were damaged, and a curfew has been put in place in north St. Louis [...]
ST. LOUIS - A decaying storm complex is moving towards St. Louis, bringing rain and some storms back to the region early Monday morning. While these storms have been weakening as they move east, they could still bring some hail and spots of heavy rain this morning. From mid-Monday morning until about 5 p.m., the [...]
In the wake of last Friday’s deadly storm, heartbreak has turned into action. With damage stretching across north St. Louis, the community didn’t wait for help—they became it. And what’s rising from the rubble is something powerful: hope, unity, and a fierce determination to protect what’s left.
The tornado that hit St. Louis Friday was about 20 miles long, first touching down at Hanley and Clayton Road, and caused significant damage across North St. Louis, the Mississippi River, and into Illinois.
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