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Black Maternal Health Week

2 years 2 months ago
An appreciation of Black doulas and calls to find solutions for the disparity in Black maternal deaths kicked off the St. Louis City Department of Health’s week-long celebration of Black Maternal Health Week on Wednesday.
Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American

Facing angry tenants, VineBrook is ditching St. Louis rental properties

2 years 2 months ago
VineBrook homes spent the last few years buying thousands of homes in St. Louis and other cities. Instead of maintaining the homes, tenants say the company is turning to evictions and allowing the homes to fall into disrepair. There’s more: Facing debt, VineBrook is starting to sell its vast stock of properties. Midwest Newsroom investigative reporter Kavaugn Mansuri breaks down the evidence and explores what might happen if the company folds.

$5,000 reward issued for information in Ozark Trail attack

2 years 2 months ago
The U.S. Forest Service and Iron County Sheriff's Office have authorized a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for an assault that happened last month on the Ozark Trail in the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area.
Kevin S. Held

Expected rain may bring flash flooding to parts of STL

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - With rain in the forecast for Wednesday evening, some areas could receive high rain totals, leading to flash flooding. Creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas are encouraged to be monitored through Thursday. The area of concern includes much of the viewer area to the north and east. Last week's severe weather caused [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick