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The city of St. Louis is asking for donations of tarps, wood, screws, boards, gloves, etc. to help with the recovery efforts, and is also asking people to prepare for the next round of storms by signing up for Notify STL.

An arrest during a Ferguson protest helped push Mike Lhotak to pursue a law career. “I’m feeling determined to seek justice for the vulnerable.”

Police arrested the suspect at the scene and the weapon was recovered. The person currently is being held by Fairview Heights Police, according to a news release.

Due to the tornado, City Court will not issue warrants during the week of May 19 to May 23. The clerk's office will be open.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred May 17, 2025, in Fairview Heights, after three police officers were shot while responding to a report of a suspicious individual. At approximately 9:44 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, Fairview Heights officers were dispatched to Potomac Drive following a call about a suspicious person near a residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered what appeared to be a domestic situation. During the encounter, the individual opened fire, striking three officers. One officer was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; that officer remains in critical but stable condition. A second officer was shot in the arm, sustaining a broken bone and is receiving hospital treatment. A third officer was reportedly shot in the back, but their vest prevented the bullet from causing injury; this officer was treated and released. Two additional officers were treated for injuries sustained while

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The National Weather Service conducted initial surveys in the St. Louis area and found the tornado reached at least EF3 intensity.

ST. LOUIS – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is stepping up to help families devastated by Friday’s deadly storms, and they need your help. Five lives were lost, dozens were injured, and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged when powerful winds tore through St. Louis neighborhoods Friday. The Urban League has mobilized to [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Homicide detectives are investigating after four people were found shot to death inside a South City apartment Monday morning. Homicide detectives were called to the 800 block of Schirmer Street Sunday morning after firefighters discovered four people shot to death inside a two-level apartment across from Alaska Park. The second homicide in [...]

Fountain Park, DeBaliviere Place and Visitation Park were among hard-hit neighborhoods. Forest Park, including the Zoo, see widespread damage.

Juan Baltazar, 48, was a father of seven who hoped to make an impact with his elote food truck, El Mandilon.