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STL residents experiencing storm fatigue

1 year 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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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