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.
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.
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
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 [...]
May 17 and 18 stand as remarkable dates in history, marked by events that have shaped political landscapes, advanced human rights, and fostered cultural evolution worldwide. One of the most impactful global events associated with May 17 is the adoption of the landmark 1990 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This groundbreaking treaty, adopted on May 17, 1990, marked a pivotal moment in international law and human rights, establishing comprehensive protections for children worldwide. It underscored the global commitment to safeguarding children's rights to education, healthcare, and protection from exploitation. Its adoption reflected a growing consensus around the importance of nurturing future generations in safe and supportive environments. Traveling back in time to 1792, on May 17, the New York Stock Exchange was founded under the Buttonwood Agreement. This event laid the foundation for what would become the largest stock exchange in the world, profoundly
An ancient seed bag, believed to be several hundred, if not thousands, of years old, was donated to the University of Arkansas Museum by a southwest Missouri family, providing a rare glimpse into the pre-contact Native American artifacts of the region.
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