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Scam artist faces federal charges for quitclaim deed scams

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS – A man already facing local charges for trying to steal people’s homes out from under them has now drawn the ire of federal prosecutors. James. L. Townes Jr., 50, was charged in St. Louis County Circuit Court back in April with four counts of stealing – $25,000 or more, four counts of [...]
Kevin S. Held

Missouri man among 13 charged in $5M 'grandparent scam' targeting seniors

2 months ago
BOSTON - Thirteen people, including a Missouri man, have been charged in a nationwide $5 million "grandparent scam" that tricked hundreds of seniors into believing their grandchildren needed urgent financial help. Chaman Samael Silverio Balbuena, 31, of Defiance, Missouri, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and one [...]
Joey Schneider

Mandy Murphey named ‘Best TV Anchor’ in readers’ choice poll

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Magazine revealed its A-List Readers’ Choice Awards earlier this week. Our own Mandy Murphey was selected Best TV Anchor for 2025! Approximately 36,000 people participated in the poll, according to the magazine, which honors the St. Louis region’s best in a variety of categories. This is Mandy’s fourth consecutive victory [...]
Kevin S. Held

Endangered Person Advisory issued for 41-year-old man in St. Louis County

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Person Advisory was issued Wednesday night after reports of a missing 41-year-old man in St. Louis County. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Steven Reed, 41, was reported missing after family members said they haven't heard from him since Monday evening. Reed's vehicle was found abandoned [...]
Nick Gladney

Not as hot the rest of this week, blast of refreshing air arrives Sunday

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A nicer summer day on Wednesday brought us highs in the mid- to upper 80s. It will be a bit more refreshing Thursday with lower dew points. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s with partly cloudy skies. This more average summer feel will linger Friday and Saturday, with [...]
Angela Hutti