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Train hits vehicle on tracks in Warren County, killing St. Louis man
The train conductor saw the pickup truck and said its driver appeared to "act like he was indecisive if he was going to go or not," police said.
Private messages with St. Louis official reveal issues, little funding for warning sirens
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - In a private online conversation, a top St. Louis official acknowledged not only a failure in the city's outdoor warning siren system, but little money dedicated toward maintaining the system. In a 2021 conversation on Facebook, City of St. Louis Emergency Management Commissioner Sarah Russell told a citizen that there were [...]
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner blames assistants for no-show at murder trial
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is saying a series of missteps by her assistant prosecutors and possibly the jury trial supervisor led to her office not showing up for a murder trial April 17 – although text messages submitted in her defense suggest her office communicated about the case internally six days before it was scheduled to begin.
Gardner or someone from her office is expected to appear before Judge Scott Millikan on Monday to answer why they shouldn’t be jailed, fined or both…
Dumb State Laws Blocking Community Broadband Could Mar Historic Subsidy Efforts
We’ve noted a few times how there’s an absolutely historic infusion of more than $60 billion in broadband subsidies on the way thanks to both COVID relief (American Rescue Plan Act) and the recent infrastructure bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). We also noted how there’s no limit of obstacles that could meaningfully screw up […]
Gonna be HOT Monday!
Gardner Orders Assistant Prosecutor To Answer to Contempt Charge
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is blaming a staff attorney who is currently on leave for a courtroom no-show on the first day of a high-profile murder trial earlier this month — and has ordered him to appear in court later this morning. The judge in the murder case, Scott A. Millikan, threatened to hold Gardner in criminal contempt of court — a serious finding that can include possible fines or jail time — after no one from her office showed up for the April 17 trial.
Confirmation vote on new St. Charles County prosecutor happening today
The St. Charles County Council will vote on whether to confirm Joseph McCulloch as the new prosecuting attorney.
Monday, April 24, 2023 - Missouri’s attorney general is alarming the LGBTQ community wiith trans health care restrictions
Missouri Republicans have spent months working to curtail gender affirming care for minors. They’ve portrayed the issue as a way to protect children. Now, Andrew Bailey is substantially restricting hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgeries for adults.
Post Holdings unit plans $146M egg production facility expansion
Post Holdings Inc., the St. Louis-based consumer packaged goods holding company, said its Michael Foods unit plans to expand an egg production facility.
April 24, 1953 • 'This is a stickup. Everyone stand still.' The Southwest Bank robbery
Dramatic attempt by masked men at Southwest Bank fails, but it leads to a movie starring Steve McQueen.
Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy means more St. Louis store closures
After months of upheaval, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has filed for bankruptcy. The decision is a low point for a home goods retailer that has been around for more than half a century — and one that means more St. Louis-area store closures for the retailer.
Pedestrian struck by car overnight in north St. Louis County
A person was struck by a car about overnight.
St. Charles County police officer fatally shoots man
The shooting was about 12:30 a.m. near Siedentrop Road and Technology Drive in the Weldon Spring area.
Child struck by vehicle Sunday night
A child was hit by a vehicle Sunday night in The Grove neighborhood of south St. Louis.
Crews respond to fire in south St. Louis City
Emergency crews are at the scene of fire at an abandoned home in south St. Louis City.
Ballwin pool reopens today after April 15 storms
Ballwin Parks and Recreation will reopen the indoor pool at The Pointe in Ballwin Commons.
Freezing temps Monday morning, highs in low to mid 60s through week
The second of two cold mornings is underway. Out the door temperatures Monday will be in the low to mid 30s with valleys and low-lying areas possibly dropping into the upper 20s. So it is a bundle up morning.
Police investigating standoff in St. Louis County
A police standoff in Affton is over early Monday morning.
St. Charles man shot to death by police officer
A St. Charles man was shot to death overnight by a police officer in Weldon Spring.
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