The Francis Howell School Board met tonight amid ongoing controversy over its actions surrounding black history and literature electives. There was no vote tonight on those electives. but there were plenty of fireworks.
- Firefighters are responding to a major gas leak in Columbia, Illinois. As a result of this gas leak, Columbia Middle School, High School, Columbia Center, Walgreens, the bowling alley, and surrounding areas are being evacuated.
The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in the 9800 block of Green Valley Drive. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.
Don’t be fooled by the warm temperatures. These beautiful days have many itching to get outside and maybe some are wondering if they can start in the garden. While there are some things to do outdoors, experts say it’s too early to go all in.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed criminal charges accusing a county coroner of stealing cash from a dead person and misstating the causes of death for several people, and a judge has at least temporarily removed the coroner from office pending further review.
Residents in Missouri and Illinois can expect to hear lots of buzzing this spring and summer as two cicada broods are emerging, according to a release from the University of Missouri Extension.
A Berkeley, Missouri, man was charged this week for fleeing from police during a traffic stop and causing a high-speed chase with a child in his vehicle.