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Witness Saw Man Throw Concrete Off Hampton Overpass, Damaging Cars

2 years 6 months ago
Yet another car traveling eastbound on Highway 40/I-64 in St. Louis was struck by a chunk of concrete near the Hampton Avenue exit. Around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, 25-year-old Kayla Thompson was driving on the interstate with her parents when, just after passing under Hampton, a large chunk of concrete struck the front of her 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
Ryan Krull

Lack of action by Congress to protect kids online criticized at U.S. Senate hearing

2 years 6 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators on Tuesday voiced frustration and outrage that Congress has been unable to pass legislation bolstering protection for children online, including adding guardrails to social media platforms. During a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Democrats and Republicans pledged to keep working together to pass several bipartisan bills that didn’t make it […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Ballwin Man Gets Prison Time for Hiding Body of Friend Who OD’d

2 years 6 months ago
A Ballwin man received a 10-year prison sentence in federal court yesterday after he tried to hide the body of a friend who overdosed on drugs he sold him. In July 2020, Quinton O’Bryan Adaway gave his friend, identified in court documents as M.C., several capsules of fentanyl. M.C. had bought drugs from O’Bryan Adaway in the past, and he had warned M.C. that the final capsules he received were more potent than the others, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorneys' Office.
Monica Obradovic

Home near Carondelet Park lists for $400,000

2 years 6 months ago
Layout: Built in 2016, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is in top-notch condition with an open-floor plan, wood floors, and neutral decor scheme. The kitchen boasts crown molding, quartz countertops, subway tile, and a large pantry. Take note of the home’s spacious primary suite, which is complete with a dual vanity, garden tub, faux-marble floor, and walk-in closet. 
Maya Wilkins

Biden renews a call for action on gun control following Michigan State mass shooting

2 years 6 months ago

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden at an annual meeting with county leaders on Tuesday said there is much more work to be done on gun control legislation —  such as banning assault-style weapons, which are typically used in most mass shootings. The call again for gun control came after a school shooting at Michigan State University late […]

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Ariana Figueroa