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Attempted dog rescue on Dardenne Island in St. Charles County

1 month 3 weeks ago
DARDENNE ISLAND, Mo. - Rescue crews are working to rescue two dogs trapped on an island along the Mississippi River. The dogs are trapped on Dardenne Island, an island north of Kampville in St. Charles County. Crews were on the scene for a period of time attempting to rescue the dogs but struggled due to [...]
Nick Gladney

New tech streamlines fire truck pumps for better efficiency

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters is being addressed with a new technology developed by a former firefighter from the St. Louis region. IDEX's Commercial Director of Research and Development, Jason Cerrano, created the SAM system, a digital solution designed to simplify fire truck pump operations. Cerrano, who also served as a [...]
Kalista Mitrisin

Montauk State Park reopens after severe flood damage in November

1 month 3 weeks ago
DENT COUNTY, Mo. - Montauk State Park is set to reopen on Monday after closing due to significant damage from a flood in November. The park, located in Salem at the headwaters of the river, was closed after sustaining significant damage from a flood on Nov. 4th last year. Efforts are underway to restore the [...]
Margie Ellisor

Two houses damaged by overnight fires in Cahokia Heights

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Two houses were damaged overnight Monday morning after two separate fires in Cahokia Heights. The first fire happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday morning on St. Cecilia Drive in Cahokia Heights. According to officials, the fire brought damage to the back of the house. The house was vacant at the time [...]
Nick Gladney

St. Louis County opens applications for Animal Shelter Volunteer Pilot Program

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A new chapter is beginning at the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Shelter (ACC) in Olivette. The county has launched a Pilot Volunteer Program, designed to enhance animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership. County officials are urging people to get involved. In a news release, Dr. Kanika Cunningham, [...]
Laura Simon

Warmer temperatures throughout the week, Chance of rain Wednesday

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - We went from twenty degrees below to ten degrees above average for highs as we rolled through the weekend. The milder air will be sticking around through the week. Some clouds build on Monday ahead of a cold front. Mild, highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Some light rain will [...]
Angela Hutti

A break in the freezing temps draws St. Louisans outdoors

1 month 3 weeks ago
After days of bitter cold and back-to-back snowstorms, St. Louis is finally thawing out, and residents wasted no time soaking in the sunshine. From Forest Park to Soulard, people ditched their winter coats and embraced the warmth.
Taylor Harris

UPDATED: Four people found dead at a Bloomington, Ill. house, police say

1 month 3 weeks ago
UPDATE (8 p.m.) - Bloomington police now say four people were found dead at a house on Lee Street. Bryce Janssen, a Bloomington police spokesman, said "four people were pronounced deceased at the scene by the McLean County Coroner's Office. Identification of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin are notified." [...]
Christopher Huslig