Thousands of soldiers served Thanksgiving meals at Fort Leonard Wood
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Thousands of soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood took a small break to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. “We have about 60 25-pound birds for the turkey, about 500 pounds of prime rib, and there’s about 400 pounds of ham, along with about 150 pounds of shrimp,” Chef and Manager Jimmy Helmuth said. […]
Illinois pig farmers brace for implementation of Proposition 12
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A shakeup on the pork shelves at the grocery store is coming as local pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows and chickens. The fourth largest in the country, Illinois’ pork industry contributes nearly $14 billion to […]
ChatGPT is helping criminals con shoppers. How to spot scams.
Advanced AI tools are making it easier for criminals to dupe consumers. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed.
Missouri towns with Christmas-themed celebrations
ST. LOUIS – St. Charles has an event on it historic Main Street that has a tradition during the Christmas season that is known as “Christmas Traditions.” It is now in its 49th season. Festivities include photos with Santa Claus, Victorian carolers, holiday characters, and a bustling Christmas market. Activities such as the roasting of […]
Would you want to cut down your own Christmas Tree in Shawnee National Forest?
HAROLD, Ill – Cut down your Christmas tree in the Shawnee National Forest with the purchase of a Christmas tree permit. This special permit allows you to harvest a Christmas tree from designated sections of the Shawnee National Forest. Selecting the perfect Christmas tree can be an adventure. According to Recreation.gov, it’s recommended to do […]
What is minimum wage in Missouri and Illinois in 2024?
ST. LOUIS – The minimum wage in Missouri and Illinois is set to increase at the start of the 2024 calendar year. Missouri Starting Jan. 1, Missouri’s new minimum wage will be $12.30 per hour for employees who work in private businesses. The 2023 minimum wage for such employees in Missouri was $12. Missouri has […]
I-70 Westbound shutdown due to fatal incident in Saint Charles County
ST. LOUIS — The closure of I-70 westbound in Saint Charles County persists due to a fatal accident west of Zumbehl, resulting in closures between Zumbehl and Cave Springs. The impact of this closure extends, causing backups all the way to 94. Commuters are staring to exit the main interstate, using side roads and alternative […]
True crime: Joseph Paul Franklin’s reign of violence ends in Missouri
ST. LOUIS — We’re taking a look back at some of the biggest cases in the St. Louis area. The execution of this nationally-known killer is one of the most imfamous. Joseph Paul Franklin, an infamous American neo-Nazi, terrorist, and serial killer, carried out a spree of murders from the late 1970s to the early […]
St. Louis Lee’s Chicken provided free Thanksgiving meals
ST. LOUIS — The Lee’s Chicken location at Natural Bridge and Kingshighway was closed for Thanksgiving, but its employees and staff opened their doors to provide free Thanksgiving meals to those in need. “So today, we are giving back to our community. We are feeding the homeless. We are giving away free Thanksgiving meals,” said […]
Last-Minute shopping at Bass Pro Shops as shoppers grab Thanksgiving essentials
ST. LOUIS — At Bass Pro Shops in Saint Charles, it’s business as usual. Shoppers are camping out, filling carts, and taking advantage of the opportunity to shop for last-minute items. Residents are filling rows and scrambling for last-minute Thanksgiving items, from cooking utensils for those planning to fry turkeys to hunters seeking last-minute […]
