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At COP28, world leaders turn a belated spotlight on human health
Climate health experts applauded the milestone but emphasized the need to phaseout fossil fuels.
Most Americans want to electrify their homes — if they can keep their gas stoves
A poll finds less than one-third of Americans want a fully electric home. That number jumps to 60 percent if people can continue cooking with methane.
In Michigan, the controversial Line 5 pipeline gets one step closer to the finish line
Opponents have called the decision by the state's Public Service Commission "disastrous" and "reprehensible."
Is calling for genocide protected speech?
Rep. Elise Stefanik had three university presidents on the hook today and decided to goad them by asking if calling for the genocide of Jews violated their university's code of conduct or anti-harassment policies. "Yes or no?" she demanded repeatedly, but all three presidents demurred. Instead they replied with various versions of "it's context dependent"—which ...continue reading "Is calling for genocide protected speech?"
Karla Boatman of Bonne Terre, MO
Karla Boatman of Bonne Terre, MO joined the Real Rock Army today
We put up a wall?
St. Louis County Council unveils proposed cuts for 2024 budget
VA apologizes for delay in pension checks to local veteran, restores benefits
After months of delays over missing Army pension checks and turning to FOX 2 for help, a St. Louis couple says the Veterans Affair Department has finally come through.
Tallest menorah west of Mississippi coming to Kiener Plaza
When the Chabad of Greater St. Louis first started a public menorah lighting in St. Louis more than 40 years ago, the candelabra was 15 feet tall. But in the decades since, the menorah has doubled in size.
Gabe Gore shares 6-month progress report Tuesday
'Our office has retaken its place in the criminal justice system' | St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore gives progress report
You Still Don’t Own What You Bought: Purchased TV Shows From PS Store Go Bye Bye
Thank you for joining us for your latest lesson in how you don’t actually own the things you buy when you buy them digitally. Over a year ago, we discussed a story out of Germany and Austria where a deal expired between Sony and movie distributor StudioCanal, which resulted in 100s of movies being delisted […]
Metro East community honors Fire Captain and tow truck driver Wade Bivins
St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k
As St. Louis cops quit, a new report reveals the police chief's salary is the highest among law enforcement in the metro area.
Manhunt underway for 2nd Clayton homicide suspect
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis says it has charged a second shooter in the shocking early morning Clayton homicide from last month.
Terrifying home invasion in Clifton Heights as couple sleeps
Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a terrifying home invasion in the Clifton Heights neighborhood.
Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House
Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.
Feds send good money after bad: $3 billion more in California HSR funding
Bad news today: ðNEWS: Over $3 billion in federal funding is headed to California High Speed Rail! That means: ♻️Reduced transportation emissions ðLess time in traffic ð¸More good-paying jobs Proud to have championed @CaHSRA’s application for this Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding! pic.twitter.com/uwAMUGehOs — Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) December 5, 2023 Californians passed a bond measure ...continue reading "Feds send good money after bad: $3 billion more in California HSR funding"
Teen’s one-day crime spree interrupted by police
What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend started out rough for people on Bobb Avenue in St. John. Court records say a stolen car crashed into two vehicles on the street. You can still see tire marks in a yard and pieces of the cars struck laying on the road.
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