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Illinois law clearing hurdles for former juvenile offenders

1 year 5 months ago
On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law that automatically starts the expungement timeline for juvenile offenders as soon as they’re released from detention. It’s a move aimed at helping young people who’ve served their time in juvenile detention centers clear their records.
Max Diekneite

Michael Brown Sr. reflects on life 10 years after his son's death

1 year 5 months ago
It has been 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed in Ferguson, sparking national attention. His father, Michael Brown Sr., sat down to discuss the memories surrounding that day in 2014 and the impact he's looking to make on other's lives to honor his son.
Shirley Washington

Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

1 year 5 months ago
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Michael Brown once told his father the “world is going to know my name,” words Michael Brown Sr. still takes to heart. Friday marks 10 years since the 18-year-old was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, turning the St. Louis suburb into the focal point of the national reckoning [...]
JIM SALTER, Associated Press

Woman gets five years probation for fatal DWI accident

1 year 5 months ago
BADEN, Mo. -- A woman was sentenced to five years of probation on Friday after admitting to driving while intoxicated in a 2020 crash that killed two passengers. Evelyn Wiley, 63, received a suspended seven-year prison sentence, meaning she could face prison time if she violates probation. Wiley pleaded guilty to one count of driving [...]
Joe Millitzer

KidSmart hosts $1M Back-to-School event, providing supplies to teachers

1 year 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Back to School is kicking off in a big way as KidSmart hosted its fourth annual “Ready for Back to School $1 Million Distribution Day” in downtown St. Louis on Friday. The event occurred on Clark Avenue, basically right between Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. The event started at 8 a.m. and [...]
Chris Regnier

The Conversation Continues: 10 years since Michael Brown's death

1 year 5 months ago
FERGUSON, Mo. - Friday marks ten years since a former Ferguson police officer shot and killed Michael Brown. His death sparked anger, protests across the nation, and a crucial conversation about racial tension and practices in community policing and interaction in Ferguson. FOX 2’s Blair Ledet talked with Ferguson Chief Troy Doyle, who is the [...]
Nick Gladney

Commemorative Air Force hopes to preserve and expand WWII history

1 year 5 months ago
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - By land, sea, and air, World War II was the biggest and deadliest conflict of its kind. Now, a group of pilots is fighting to make sure what happened isn't only recorded but also preserved. A piece of that mission still exists in St. Charles County. Imagine it's World War [...]
Nick Gladney

Urban League to start $8.5M shopping center in Dellwood

1 year 5 months ago
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is set to break ground on a $8.5 million shopping center in Dellwood, transforming a vacant lot into a multimillion-dollar center with tenants including First Bank, Sweetie Pie's restaurant, Proficient Chiropractic, Save Our Sisters, At-Home Care and a Community Conference Center.
Chris Regnier