WOOD RIVER— The Wood River Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire that spread to a house on Bonita Street on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Bonita Street in Wood River after reports of a vehicle ablaze, which had ignited the side of the residence. Upon arrival, firefighters found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames, with the fire having spread to the adjacent house. In response to the escalating situation, Wood River requested a box alarm, bringing additional support from the Roxana, East Alton, and Rosewood Heights fire departments. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames and prevent further damage. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
ST. LOUIS - There are two concerns this week. Brutally cold temperatures as well as accumulating snow are both anticipated. On Monday morning, a quick hit of snow north of I-70 could lead to some light accumulations. For this, amounts should stay at an inch or less. The bigger concern for accumulating snow will come [...]
After an offseason filled with heavy trade speculation, Nolan Arenado has officially arrived to Florida, set to begin spring training as a St. Louis Cardinal.
Plant of the Week: Prickly Pear Cactus. This is a photo of an Englemann Prickly Pear in Zion National Park, Utah. Eastern Prickly Pear is native to Missouri and most U.S. states as well as Ontario, Canada. February 28th Deadline to apply for Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s High School Student Environmental Action Award Plan … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
ST. LOUIS – Police are investigating after a man claims he was held at gunpoint in his wheelchair before it was stolen. St. Louis Metropolitan Police were called to North Sarah Street in the Vandeventer Neighborhood on Friday. They say the victim reported two armed suspects demanded money and his electric wheelchair. After taking the [...]
MEHLVILLE, Mo. – A crash in Mehlville sent a teen to the hospital overnight. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened just after midnight on Interstate 255. A Honda Civic was involved in a crash earlier. Officials say the driver of a Kia Soul was looking at his phone for navigation and didn’t notice [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – There was a crash on Interstate 64 Saturday night that left two people injured. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 17-year-old driving a Jeep Compass and a 20-year-old driving a Nissan Altima made improper lane changes. The Jeep collided with a Volkswagen and then hit an Acura RDX. The [...]
Welcome to This Day in History for February 16th! One of the most impactful events on February 16th occurred in 1923, when the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was opened by British archaeologist Howard Carter. This discovery marked a turning point in Egyptology, leading to a renewed interest in ancient Egyptian culture and history. The treasures found within the tomb, including the famous golden mask, captivated the world and sparked a wave of Egyptomania in the following decades. The meticulous documentation of the artifacts and the insights into the life and death of King Tut have since provided scholars with an invaluable understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. Moving ahead in time, in 1968, the first 911 emergency telephone system was introduced in Haleyville, Alabama, USA. This historic development fundamentally changed the way emergency services operate. Prior to this system, contacting emergency services was often cumbersome and unreliable. The
David Spears received an 11-year prison sentence in 2012. He was released from prison on probation in March 2015. He went to work for the state the next year.
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