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STL residents experiencing storm fatigue

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS - Rain began to fall again on Friday, just as Pastor Donnie Moore was adjusting the tarp over St. Samuel Temple Church of God in Christ. The church had already been damaged by a tornado that struck in May, with a heavy downpour the following Monday soaking the sanctuary. “Being a man of [...]
Jeff Bernthal

STL restaurants reopen after tornado damage

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS - Esca is one of the three popular restaurants in the Central West End that were struck by the tornado on May 16. Today, they were back open for business. “(It) felt like a train coming toward you,” said Ben Poremba, chef & owner of Bengelina Hospitality Group. “When we came up, we [...]
Patrick Clark

Family of 14 homeless again after tornado aids runs out

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS - A couple with 12 children could soon be back on the streets after their temporary shelter runs out. It's been nearly one month since the tornado hit, and all that's left of the Williams' family home are missing bricks. The family urgently requires long-term recovery assistance. Salina Williams, a mother of 12, says when the tornado [...]
Kelley Hoskins

Jersey County State's Attorney Charges Anthony J. Piper In Meth Trafficking Case

1 year ago
JERSEY COUNTY - On May 23, 2025, the Jersey County State's Attorney Ben Goetten charged Anthony J. "Tony" Piper, 49, with Conspiracy to Commit Methamphetamine Trafficking, a Class X felony. A warrant was issued for Piper's arrest. Jersey County Sheriff's Office said the charges stemmed from an investigation into a small trafficking group involving Piper (a Jersey County resident) and others. The Jersey Sheriff's said the investigation revealed that for several months, the group moved methamphetamine from Missouri to Illinois, where it is believed to have been distributed in Jersey and surrounding counties. It also included the March 17, 2025, vehicle stop and arrest of Dawn M. Wells, 45, also of Jersey County. On that date, Wells was found in possession of approximately 330 grams (3/4 pound) of crystal methamphetamine, much of which was found in the truck driven by Wells at the time, but known to be owned and operated by Piper. The investigation and subsequent changes are part of the

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Collinsville Man Charged After Child Reports Domestic Violence

1 year ago
COLLINSVILLE – A man from Collinsville faces a felony domestic battery charge after an 11-year-old boy reported the violence to family members. Love A. Willie Jr., 34, of Collinsville, was charged on June 6, 2025 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). Willie allegedly strangled a family or household member and struck them about the head and face with a closed fist on June 5, 2025. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Willie’s pretrial release from custody. The petition states officers arrived at the home after an 11-year-old boy indicated to family members that Willie had been committing domestic violence against the victim. “Police arrived and contacted victim, who reported that defendant had strangled her, dragged her around the house, and punched her in the head,” the petition states. “Defendant was found to be intoxicated and

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