Padres choose former Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt as new manager
SAN DIEGO – Mike Shildt, a former Manager of the Year winner with the St. Louis Cardinals, will take over as the next skipper of the San Diego Padres. The Padres officially announced the deal Tuesday after losing their previous manager, Bob Melvin, to a division rival in the San Francisco Giants. Shildt spent the […]
State health director: It will take 20 years to recover from health care worker shortage
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — In the past decade, nearly 20 Missouri hospitals have closed, leaving 50 rural counties without a hospital. All but one of the state’s counties are in a health professional shortage. In a new report released by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), rural communities have an increasing aging population […]
How soon might St. Louisans get reimbursed for Kia and Hyundai thefts?
ST. LOUIS – Hyundai and Kia thefts spiked to alarming rates last year nationwide, especially in the St. Louis area. Starting next year, those who had their Hyundai and Kia vehicles stolen might be able to claim a reimbursement through the courts. At the end of October, a federal judge approved a proposed settlement in […]
St. Louis County man cites ‘an act of God’ in child sex crimes case
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A St. Louis County man faces criminal charges in a child sex crimes case, citing “an act of God” amid the alleged misconduct. Prosecutors have charged Donyae Andrews, 27, with child molestation and sexual misconduct in the investigation. Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county […]
Missouri to be one of the first state to implement new bar exam
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Changes are coming to the bar exam to keep up with the ever-changing lawyer profession. It’s one of the largest changes in the history of the bar exam. Judge Cindy Martin with the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals chaired the task force of the three-year research project. She said this […]
Missouri governor extends drought alert through next May
OSAGE BEACH, MO. — With more than 80% of Missouri in a drought, the governor is extending the executive order declaring a drought alert for portions of the state. Gov. Mike Parson said he’s hoping for large snowfalls in the northern states to help with navigation on the rivers. With no end in sight, farmers […]
Illinois woman dies in Rolla crash, toddler and infant also hurt
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. – An Illinois woman died overnight in a Rolla crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. One toddler, one infant, and a 30-year-old man were also hurt in the crash. MSHP reports that Kasey M. Cloud, 27, of Decatur, died in the crash, which happened shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday on […]
Proud to Serve: Andy Crump from Lincoln County Fire Protection District receives $500 and our Proud to Serve award
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – By the age of fourteen, Andy Crump decided he wanted to be a firefighter. With encouragement from his uncle, also a firefighter, and his family, he joined the Fire Explorers program in Hazelwood and graduated from high school with his sights set to complete both the Fire Academy and Paramedic’s Academy while […]
Gold, jewelry, more in Illinois unclaimed-property auction
Collectible coins, jewelry and basketball-related memorabilia are among hundreds of unclaimed property items to be auctioned Nov. 27-Dec. 1, according to a news release from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. “Our online auction offers an excellent opportunity for people to find distinctive items to add to a personal collection or to present to others as […]
Fatal shooting at south St. Louis City apartment, suspect in custody
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police are investigating an overnight murder at a south St. Louis City apartment building. Police just cleared the area a short time ago at the ‘Broadway Bluffs Apartments’ on the 5700 block of South Broadway, just off Bates, and not far from I-55 earlier. FOX 2 captured video of police […]
