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What you may not know about tornado sirens
The City of St. Louis is re-testing tornado sirens Tuesday afternoon after a failure to sound them during a deadly tornado Friday. With that, there is also an opportunity to share what the public may not know about the sirens.
3 face murder charges in shooting of man in Spanish Lake
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Three people face murder charges in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man last week in Spanish Lake.
Here's when FEMA and the National Guard will be in St. Louis
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Guard have been called in to assist with support and recovery efforts after Friday's deadly tornado in St. Louis, according to Mayor Cara Spencer.
Neil Young criticizes president for ‘thinking about what rockers are saying’: ‘Wake up, Trump!!’
In the wake of Donald Trump's attacks on Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift on Truth Social, and his subsequent call for a "major investigation" into Springsteen, Bono, Oprah and Beyonce's endorsements of…
Three Charged in May 14, 2025, Homicide On Rio Street
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Three suspects have been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in the 1100 block of Rio Street, authorities said. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Briana Davis, 20, of Florissant; Deangelo Morris, 18, of St. Louis; and Christian Parker, 20, of St. Louis. Each is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond with no 10% bond option. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Keshon Parker of Florissant, Mo., was shot and killed in the afternoon hours of May 14, 2025. St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded at 1:20 p.m. on May 14, 2025, to reports of a shooting. The victim was found with life-threatening gunshot injuries and transported to a hospital, where he later died. According to probable cause statements, multiple suspects drove to the victim’s location acting
Police chief says curfew will remain after burglary, robbery attempts overnight
RFK Jr. insists upcoming ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report won’t target farming
WASHINGTON — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress on Tuesday that a major report due out later this week from his agency will not disparage farmers or a commonly used pesticide. Kennedy, who has long been critical of certain aspects of modern agriculture and processed food, at a […]
Kit Bond eulogized as inspirational leader, political innovator at Missouri memorial service
Missouri said goodbye Tuesday to Kit Bond, the Republican former governor, U.S. Senator and auditor who spent 34 of his 86 years in public office. During a memorial service in the Missouri Capitol Building’s rotunda, Bond was eulogized by John Ashcroft, the Republican who succeeded him in office as governor, and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, […]
Man who left grandson alone with gun in Berkeley takes plea deal in boy's death
Walter Macon, 47, pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter — a much lower felony than his original charge of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death.
DEA Ditches Body Cam Program In Response To Trump’s Rollback Of Biden Reform Efforts
The DEA may not be an early adopter of forward-looking policies, but it certainly leads the pack when it comes to shedding accountability like a teen ditching an ill-fitting sports coat the instant a family portrait session has wrapped up. Federal law enforcement agencies definitely trailed the trends when it came to body cam use […]
Rod Stewart to receive Lifetime Achievement honor at American Music Awards
Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the American Music Awards on May 26, but she won't be the only legend being honored for their incredible career. Rod Stewart has…
O’Fallon, Ill., bank executive makes plea deal in federal fraud case
Andrew Blassie, 69, of St. Louis, was executive vice-president at Bank of O'Fallon.
Missouri’s Billy Long grilled over donations, tax credits in Senate confirmation hearing
Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long denied any wrongdoing Tuesday regarding his ties to companies accused of selling fraudulent tax credits and downplayed donations from executives at those companies that he used to pay off a personal loan. Long, who worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms representing a Southwest Missouri congressional district, told a U.S. […]
Four-term US Sen. Christopher 'Kit' Bond remembered for training a generation of Missouri leaders
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Christopher “Kit” Bond, a Republican who was Missouri's youngest governor before serving four terms in the U.S. Senate, was remembered Tuesday as a beloved statesman who helped train a generation of leaders. The Missouri State Highway Patrol escorted his body from St. Louis, where he died last week at the [...]
Fund Launched For Injured Officers: Community Rallies Around Fairview Heights Police After Shooting
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Three Fairview Heights police officers who were shot during an incident on Saturday, May 17, 2025, are currently recovering, Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson has said. The Fairview Heights Police chief described the injuries to the officers: "Fairview Heights Officer Molly Muennick was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; she remains in critical but stable condition at a local hospital," he said on Monday, May 19, 2025. "Officer Herminio Raimundi was shot in the arm and has been released from the hospital, while Officer Andrew Ward was shot in the chest but was protected by a bulletproof vest and also has been treated and discharged." Elijah Thompson, 22, of Belleville, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including four counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery, and one count of resisting arrest. Fairview Heights Police Chief Johnson said the department is united and drawing strength from the officers’
Albion West End Goes Out For Bid. New Renderings.
Central West End's Albion West End tower at Kingshighway and Lindell has gotten to the bidding process. The project has appeared on the...
Kent Ehrhardt not happy with the City testing sirens today
Hawley secures pledge for expedited tornado relief for March, May storms
One day after touring north St. Louis neighborhoods devastated by the May 16 tornado, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley was back at the Capitol to preside over hearings with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Carden Circus Aerialist Looks Forward to Performances Jerseyville and Highland
JERSEYVILLE/HIGHLAND - As Jerseyville and Highland prepare to welcome Carden Circus , aerialist Veronica Prado looks forward to returning to Illinois for the show. On May 27, 2025, in Jerseyville, and May 29, 2025, in Highland, community members can enjoy Carden Circus, an international act with motorcycle stunts, archery, aerialists, animals and more fun for people of all ages to enjoy. Prado is an aerialist and showgirl. She noted that she loves performing for small towns and families, and she can’t wait to share the show with the Riverbend community. “This year is a very nice show,” she said. “I think you guys are going to love it.” In Jerseyville, the show starts at 7 p.m. on May 27 at American Legion Post 492. In Highland, community members can come at 7 p.m. on May 29 to the Madison County Fairgrounds. Prado suggests arriving an hour before showtime to enjoy all of the pre-show fun, including face-painting, inflatables, camel and pony rides