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Losing grandparents to COVID may be increasing youth violence

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS --- A health expert says the death of grandparents during COVID is contributing to the youth violence crisis, with too many kids ending up in foster care. Dr. Kendra Holmes says the pandemic is having a lasting effect on the Black community and is contributing to the current chaos. "We lost a lot [...]
Elliott Davis

69-year-old man dies in St. Francois County crash

2 years 2 months ago
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. -- The Missouri Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash took place this morning in St. Francois County. Troopers say a 69-year-old driver from Farmington was killed while traveling on Route OO around 6 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say another vehicle crossed over the center line of the road causing a head-on collision. [...]
Joe Millitzer

In Her Own Words: Angie Snow Sees Women Center Stage In Trades

2 years 2 months ago
From BizWomen:  Edited by Ellen Sherberg, Former Publisher, St. Louis Business Journal Only 4% of workers in construction and trades are women. Angie Snow started her career as a teacher and she’s still teaching, only her focus has shifted to the service industry. “When I was training for my first marathon, I hated running up […]
Tom Finan

Only 4,000 tickets remain for $700,000 dream home

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Tickets for this year's St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are selling fast. There are less than 4,000 tickets left. The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home in Dardenne Prairie is valued at $700,000. It was built by Fisher Homes. Tickets cost $100. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. If you buy your [...]
Joe Millitzer

Heman Park Pool reopens after last summer's historic flood damage

2 years 2 months ago
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- People are looking for a place to cool off as the summer heat is setting in. Large crowds of people are out at the Heman Park pool for the reopening. The pool is officially back open after close to a million dollars of repairs made to the electrical system, pumps, and [...]
Mallory Thomas

Faith leaders supporting LGBTQ+ community during St. Louis Pridefest

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- It's been a celebration of pride this weekend across Downtown St. Louis. Before the festivities got started today, a church service took place on the main stage near Tucker and Chestnut. "To me, it's so important for religious people of faith who are supportive of the LGBTQIA community to stand up and [...]
Laura Simon