Nelly’s Black and White Ball Returns this December
St. Louis, MO—The Black and White Ball, St. Louis’ premier celebrity gala, is set to make a return in 2023. For over a decade, Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Nelly has annually hosted this black-tie affair with the purpose of giving back to his hometown. The 11th edition of the Black and White Ball […]
Holiday double play: Walmart prepares for Thanksgiving and Christmas shoppers
MANCHESTER, Mo. – We’re less than a week away from Thanksgiving, and Christmas isn’t too far behind. Some retailers, like Walmart, are working to make sure families are covered for both holidays. Cherry Evans, a senior manager who works out of Walmart’s Arkansas headquarters, paid a visit to the Manchester location to explain some deals […]
St. Louis man with Alzheimer’s missing; family desperate for answers
ST. LOUIS – Robert Abu Abdul Rasheed, a 76-year-old man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, was reported missing nearly two weeks ago. Concerns are growing for his well-being. As of Friday night, Rasheed had yet to be found. Police have issued an Endangered Silver Advisory in his disappearance. “We love him to death,” said Latonya Reed, […]
Jefferson Barracks Bridge to reopen this weekend
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – There’s good reason to be thankful this weekend, especially if you drive the Jefferson Barracks Bridge daily. MODOT is preparing to restore traffic to both westbound and eastbound lanes this weekend after a year and a half of various closures along the JB bridge. “They are working hard on that [bridge],” Kurt […]
From car theft to murder: Bail project’s intervention sparks controversy
CLAYTON, Mo. – An out-of-state bail reform organization is now in the spotlight, following its actions in helping free a man from jail who is now accused as the Clayton killer. Monday morning’s Clayton murder is now solved. Police and prosecutors say, with 18-year-old Trenell Johnson in custody. Court records say Johnson had already been […]
Smooth start for Thanksgiving travelers in St. Louis, but crowds expected to surge
ST. LOUIS – Things are steady right now at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and some people are flying in this weekend to beat the rush. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, things are only going to get busier through the weekend and into next week. More than 55 million Americans are traveling by […]
BBB warns consumers of gift card scams
ST. LOUIS – It seems so simple, but Better Business Bureau investigator Brian Edwards says more people are becoming scam victims. Recently, through gift cards. “No legitimate business is going to ask to be paid in gift cards,” said Edwards. He said there have been a large uptick in cases of gift card scams, roughly […]
2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors over concerns that a new state law could create legal issues for its doctors. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, alleges that the university is discriminating against the teens based on their diagnoses […]
Advertisers leave X after Elon Musk promotes antisemitic post
Elon Musk created a firestorm of controversy after he liked an antisemitic post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, calling it “the actual truth.” Several major advertisers have announced they are leaving the platform, including IBM and Lionsgate. The White House also condemned Musk’s comments. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
Cardinals non-tender four players; Knizner, Hudson and others now free agents
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals have non-tendered four players, including two position players and two pitchers, ahead of Friday’s deadline. A “non-tender” decision essentially means the Cardinals opt not to extend a contract offer to such players for the 2023 season while under team control, leading them to become free agents before the […]
