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Keeping your child's eyes safe when viewing the eclipse

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The total eclipse is less than a week away, are you ready to view it? There are some things parents need to keep in mind when it comes to their child's eyes. Dr. Mark Rallo Is a Washington University Pediatric Optometrist at St. LouisChildren's Hospital. He has some advice on what we [...]
Joe Millitzer

Kaylee Gain's family shares update after judge's ruling in beating case

2 years 3 months ago
SPANISH LAKE, Mo. -- The teen involved in an off campus fight near Hazelwood East High School will have a hearing next month to determine if she is charged as an adult. A judge ruled Monday that the state must make that determination. St. Louis County juvenile attorneys asked for an extra 30 days to [...]
Joe Millitzer

Charter Lobbyists Sneak Language Into NY State Budget Bill To Hamstring Community Broadband

2 years 3 months ago
Lobbyists for Charter Communications (Spectrum) have snuck some sneaky language into New York State’s latest budget bill in an effort to undermine popular community-owned broadband networks. Part of the budget bill addresses the state’s ConnectALL Initiative, which was launched in 2022 to help direct the billions in broadband funding contained in the 2021 COVID relief and infrastructure […]
Karl Bode

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Challenges for young farmers

2 years 3 months ago
The average age of farmers in the U.S. continues to rise, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new “Census of Ag.” It’s now nearly 60 years old. But there’s also an increase in the number of new farmers. and student membership in the agriculture organization FFA is at an all-time high.

Costello’s Pizza and Subs to Open in Historic Florissant Railroad Station

2 years 3 months ago
Mariano and Anthony Costello plan to bring a taste of the Hill to Old Town Florissant. The Florissant-based brothers have painted the interior of the historic Narrow Gauge Railroad station house in Tower Court Park in the colors of the Italian flag, prepping for the upcoming opening of Costello’s Pizza and Subs. Currently, Mariano Costello balances two demanding jobs.
Lauren Harpold

Storms cause flight delays at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS, MO — Severe storms that swept through the region overnight resulted in significant flight delays at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. As of this morning, only one flight cancellation has been reported at Lambert. This marks a slight improvement from yesterday's figures, which saw two cancellations and 128 delays. One passenger, speaking to [...]
Joe Millitzer

Clayton sets 2027 deadline for fire sprinkler installation

2 years 3 months ago
CLAYTON, Mo. — The city of Clayton is under a mandate to equip every commercial high-rise building with a fire sprinkler system by 2027, officials announced. Failure to meet this requirement could result in the city facing fines of $1,000 per day. This move is part of a broader safety initiative aimed at enhancing fire [...]
Joe Millitzer

Flooded roads expected to slow Tuesday's rush hour

2 years 3 months ago
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- There is a significant concern over flooding on roads south of Creve Coeur Lake. The area has experienced heavy and rushing water since late last night, causing roadways to flood, especially around Creve Coeur Mill Road. Creeks and streams are overwhelmed by over three inches of rain that fell last night. [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick

St. Louis Aldermen Divided Over Bill Making it Easier to Open Shelters

2 years 3 months ago
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen remains divided on a plan that would change the way new shelters for the city’s unhoused residents are approved — but the bill seems headed for a final vote at the end of the 2023-2024 session next week. There is just one more public hearing scheduled for today, likely the last public comment for the bill before the session ends. The fast-tracked bill has led to some grumbling by opponents, as well as some aldermen.
Kallie Cox