Romance scam: Man who helped bilk St. Louis woman out of $1.2M is sentenced
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of $1.2 million was sentenced on Tuesday to three years in federal prison and ordered to repay part of the money. Rotimi Oladimeji, 38, of Richardson, Texas, was sentenced one year after he pleaded guilty to two […]
Politicians, workers seek accountability after sudden closure of St. Louis nursing home
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The operator of a St. Louis nursing home needs to be held accountable after the facility was abruptly closed, sending 170 residents to other care centers with little more than the clothes on their backs, political leaders and workers said at a rally Tuesday. Northview Village Nursing Home shut down on Friday, […]
Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here’s what to know.
A major data breach at Comcast-owned Xfinity exposed people’s account names, passwords and other personal data.
Blue Origin resumes New Shepard flights after 2022 mishap
The launch was Blue Origin’s first since an engine nozzle failed in September 2022, triggering a dramatic in-flight abort.
VIDEO: St. Louis police car crashes into Bar:PM
ST. LOUIS – Newly-released video shows the moment a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department cruiser crashed into Bar:PM in south St. Louis. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Monday at Bar: PM along the 7100 block of South Broadway, in the Carondelet neighborhood. Attorney Javad Khazaeli shared surveillance video of the crash from a […]
Endangered Person Advisory issued for missing Ferguson woman
FERGUSON, Mo. – Authorities have issued an Endangered Person Advisory in search for a missing Ferguson woman. Latasha Yvonne Lynch, 42, was reported missing from a home in the 400 block of Harrison Avenue. Authorities say Lynch left her home without a cell phone or personal property. The Endangered Person Advisory states that Lynch is […]
This is the safest town in Illinois: report
(NEXSTAR) – Small towns have a reputation for tight-knit communities, charm and safety. At least one in every state lives up to the last part of the stereotype, an updated analysis finds. MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, had researchers analyze last year’s FBI crime data of smaller towns and cities where the population is between […]
The best gift cards for everyone on your list
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. You waited too long to shop, but there are still options The window to ship gifts in time for Christmas is rapidly closing, but if you’re out of time in the real world, digital gift cards can come to the rescue instantaneously. Thanks to the wide […]
Charges reduced for Bar:PM owner arrested after police crash
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has dropped felony charges against Bar:PM co-owner Chad Morris, who was arrested after a police car crashed into the bar early Monday morning. Prosecutors have amended Morris’ charges to fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest, two misdemeanors. He was previously charged with third-degree assault on a special […]
St. Louis man charged with shooting girlfriend
FLORISSANT, Mo. – A St. Louis man is facing charges for allegedly shooting his girlfriend during a physical altercation. The shooting took place on Dec. 17, according to the Florissant Police Department. Police claim Quan Rhodes, 31, got into an argument with his girlfriend, which turned physical. Rhodes went to his girlfriend’s car and retrieved […]
