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Accused Crestwood Dog Stabber to Face Trial in 2023

2 years 8 months ago

A Crestwood man accused of stabbing his neighbors' dog to death in front of them is headed to trial next year.

A St. Louis County judge has set a long-awaited trial date for John Ross III for January 23, 2023.  The 62-year-old was charged in 2019 with felonies of animal abuse by mutilating an animal while it is alive and unlawful use of a weapon.

Crestwood police say the dog, Teddy, strayed into Ross' yard on Greenview Drive before the attack.…
Doyle Murphy

Saint Louis Science Center to Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19 Surge

2 years 8 months ago

Add the Saint Louis Science Center to a list of temporary COVID-19 closures.

Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the center announced it’ll close its doors for two weeks beginning at 4:30 p.m. on January 17. Currently, the center plans to reopen its doors on February 3, but said in a press statement that it will “continue to evaluate the situation throughout the closure.”

Todd Bastean, the president and CEO of the science center, said the organization is confident its protocols have been effective in keeping the environment safe for visitors and employees, but they are following the advice of health experts.

“Throughout the pandemic, the Science Center has been following guidance from the CDC and city health officials closely to ensure the safety of our community, guests and team members,” Bastean said in the release.…
Jenna Jones