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1 critically injured in home explosion in Florissant
Incident took place about 4:30 p.m. on Trinity Lane near Graham Road.
FEMA evaluates tornado damage in St. Louis for recovery
From devastation to determination. Federal disaster relief teams are in St. Louis, touring tornado-wracked neighborhoods and assessing thee damage left behind, all part of the first steps toward long-term recovery after the May 16 deadly tornadoes.
Humane Society rescues 56 animals impacted by STL tornado
Over 56 animals were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri.
What’s up with all of the semi trucks stopped on 44?
What's the annual income for a local news anchor on Channels 2-4-5?
National Guard to start St. Louis cleanup on Thursday
Beware The Bundle: Companies Are Banking On Becoming Your Police Department’s Favorite “Public Safety Technology” Vendor
When your local police department buys one piece of surveillance equipment, you can easily expect that the company that sold it will try to upsell them on additional tools and upgrades. At the end of the day, public safety vendors are tech companies, and their representatives are salespeople using all the tricks from the marketing […]
Historic Lyle House damaged by fire
Officials were alerted to the fire Wednesday morning.
Radioactive contamination fears trigger possible federal buyouts of St. Louis area homes
Opinion: Senator Harriss: A Real Plan Needed To Stabilize Energy Costs As Summer Rate Hikes Hit Families
GLEN CARBON - As temperatures rise and air conditioning use increases, Illinois families are facing yet another financial blow: higher electricity bills. At a time when households are already grappling with inflation, the latest rate increases couldn’t come at a worse time. While recent grid auctions may be the trigger, the real issue lies in flawed energy policies and bureaucratic delays that are now catching up with us. In March 2025, Ameren Illinois received updated electric rate results from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional grid operator for southern Illinois. These revealed a staggering spike in capacity auction prices from just $30 per megawatt to an unprecedented $666. As a result, electricity rates will increase for many customers beginning June 1. This sharp rise is not due to utility mismanagement, but rather a broader policy failure that has left our grid under-resourced and our state unprepared. These rate hikes are not inevitable.
Missouri National Guard prepares debris collection sites
The Missouri National Guard began a two-week deployment on Wednesday by establishing four debris collection sites around town.
St. Louis police release name of 9-year-old boy shot to death Saturday
Two others were injured in the shooting in the city's Mark Twain neighborhood.
Police: Man dies after Florissant home explosion
One person was rushed to the hospital following a home explosion Wednesday afternoon in Florissant.
Cardinals' Fredbird voted among sexiest mascots: Poll
Readers ranked the mascots based on the following criteria: personality, confidence and presence.
'Possibly hundreds' of mail pieces found scattered on busy downtown St. Louis street
A St. Louis radio personality found "possibly hundreds" of pieces of mail scattered across a busy downtown street early Tuesday morning during her commute to work.
Minuteman Disaster Response arrives to help tornado victims clear debris, tree limbs
Volunteers from across the country are helping storm victims remove heavy debris and tree limbs from around their homes.
Alton Parks and Recreation Department Offers Summer Day Camp
ALTON - Alton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a day camp for eight weeks this summer. Students entering first through fifth grade are eligible to enroll in the summer camp. There are eight weeks of camp, from June 2 to July 25, 2025, and families can enroll their child by week for $130 per week. “It’s just to give another, cheaper opportunity for parents to send their kids to a fun summer camp, especially the ones that love outdoors and being at the park,” explained Lyndsey Younger, Parks and Recreation Director. “We have a lot of fun activities planned for them.” The day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For $15 a week, parents can also take advantage of a before-care option from 7:30–9 a.m., or they can pay $20 for after-care until 5 p.m. The day camp takes place at Gordon Moore Park and the Muenstermann Building. Daily activities include time on the playground, games, crafts, science experiments,
Harris-Stowe State University’s dual-enrollment program provides holistic support for area high school students
Content by Harris-Stowe State University. Learn how this program is helping expose high school students to the collegiate experience.
SLMPD reports fatal crash on N. Broadway
According to SLMPD, officials were alerted to N. Broadway and Calvary in St. Louis just before 3:20 p.m.
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