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'Lucky Mom' wins $1.4 million from Lucky Day Lotto in Illinois

1 year 2 months ago
CHICAGO (WMBD) - One lucky mom in Illinois is $1.4 million richer after matching all five numbers in the Lucky Day Lotto evening drawing on March 6. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she learned she won after she had trouble falling back to sleep after her baby woke her up. “My baby [...]
Sean Lisitza

Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter loss

1 year 2 months ago
Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar [...]
MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press

Firefighters work to extinguish vacant south St. Louis house fire

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Firefighters have been called to the 4500 block of Newport Avenue in south St. Louis to put out a house fire. The structure appears to be unoccupied and there is heavy damage to the building. It is not clear what started the fire. This is a developing story. More details will be [...]
Nic Lopez

Two without a home after Riverbend Apartments fire

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A fire erupted in an apartment on the 7th floor of the Riverbend Apartments on Wednesday, located on South Broadway, displacing two of its residents. The incident, which drew an immediate response from firefighters shortly after 4:30 a.m., was successfully contained to the single unit involved. Thankfully, the individuals living in the [...]
Joe Millitzer

'Animals Aglow' lantern festival at the St. Louis Zoo opens today

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Zoo's first ever lantern festival starts today. "Animals Aglow" will illuminate the zoo this spring with more than 60 larger-than-life Chinese lanterns and interactive light displays shaped like plants and wildlife. This first-ever event will feature a Chinese Dragon Corridor tunnel, giant glowing animals, and interactive displays such as [...]
Joe Millitzer

Marson Foods opening new $35M baking facility in Hazelwood

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Marson Foods will cut the ribbon on its new state-of-the-art baking facility in Hazelwood, marking a significant expansion in its production capabilities. The $35 million factory is now operational and features advanced technology and automated production lines. The facility is a key part of the Hazelwood Tradeport, a development expected to bring [...]
Joe Millitzer

Parkway community debates new early childhood center

1 year 2 months ago
MANCHESTER, Mo. -- A proposed early childhood center, intended to be built between Wren Hollow Elementary School and Southwest Middle School, has ignited a debate among parents and community members over its potential impact. The proposal has highlighted concerns about the loss of outdoor sports fields, increased traffic, and student safety. Parents opposing the plan [...]
Laura Simon

Spotty Wednesday morning showers leads to more storms Thursday

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A band of showers and thunderstorms continues to weaken as it slowly migrates east early Wednesday morning. We're expecting a lot of dry time later today. Temperatures are running well above normal in the 70s for afternoon highs. We'll watch some shower activity try to spark east of the Mississippi River this [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick