St. Louis man faces 41 charges in lengthy crime spree
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man faces 41 charges in connection with a month-long crime spree that led to several carjackings and burglaries around the region. St. Louis City prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Romel S. Taylor with 38 felonies and three misdemeanors amid the investigation. Investigators say Taylor is linked to criminal activity in […]
Man who avoided prosecution as teen in 13-year-old’s killing found guilty of killing father of 2
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A suburban St. Louis man who narrowly avoided prosecution as a teen in the killing of a 13-year-old has been convicted of fatally shooting a father of two during an attempted carjacking. Ramon White, 21, of Pine Lawn, was found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder, attempted robbery and two weapons offenses in the […]
Key contract decision coming soon for Paul Goldschmidt: Will the Cardinals extend him?
ST. LOUIS – Paul Goldschmidt, the 2022 National League MVP, could become a free agent next year if the St. Louis Cardinals don’t come through with a contract extension. Now 36 years old, Goldschmidt has one more season remaining on a five-year, $130 million contract that took effect in 2020. To date, it remains the […]
John Goodman leads effort to help support challenged St. Louis theater
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. – One of the most accomplished actors in the St. Louis area hopes to help a local theater persevere amid financial challenges. John Goodman is leading a holiday benefit experience called “Rally For The Rep.” It’s a fundraiser to support the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in Webster Groves, which has served […]
Man carjacked while warming up his car in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – An armed suspect carjacked a man while he was warming up his car early Friday morning in north St. Louis. Police say the reported carjacking happened around 3:20 a.m. Friday, right outside the victim’s home in the 4100 block of East Carter Avenue in the O’Fallon neighborhood. Three men charged in St. […]
St. Louis man convicted in murder over drug debt
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man pleaded guilty Friday to a second-degree murder charge in a man’s shooting death several years ago, which stemmed from drug debt. Investigators say Benjamin Chatman, now 35, shot Gregory Jordan, then 35, in St. Louis’ Hamilton Heights neighborhood on Sept. 7, 2015. The two were involved in an […]
Bill calls for cashew chicken to become Missouri’s official dish
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. – Springfield Cashew Chicken has been a staple in the Ozarks for years, but this year, Representative Jamie Gragg wants to put the dish in the books. Rep. Gragg has pre-filed a bill in the Missouri House of Representatives that would make cashew chicken the official dish of the State of Missouri […]
Florissant man sentenced to life without parole for murdering ex-wife
ST. LOUIS — A Florissant man received a life sentence without parole, along with an additional three years, for the 2001 murder of his ex-wife, Charlisa Turner. On November 3, 28-year-old Christopher Turner of Florissant faced sentencing after the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he shot and killed […]
Husband receives life sentence without parole for wife’s murder
ST. LOUIS — Husband from Florissant has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, along with an additional 15 years, for the 2021 murder of his wife, Kimberly Oshia. 52-year-old Michael Oshia from Florissant was convicted by a St. Louis County jury for Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action, Oshia […]
Missouri & Illinois among states with the most dangerous winter roads
These 15 states have the : Here’s some tips on staying safe The number of fatalities caused by winter auto accidents increased slightly from 374 to 395 from 2020 to 2021. Winter driving continues to be hazardous — especially if you live in one of the states below. To underscore the importance of safe driving […]
