Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in Los Angeles. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison. CBS News investigative reporter Erica Brown and criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully break down the next steps in the case.
U.S. Pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout
More than 4 in 10 of clergy surveyed in fall 2023 had seriously considered leaving their congregations at least once since 2020, according to the survey released by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
Fossil unearthed decades ago is older, more primitive T. rex, scientists say
The researchers determined it predated T. rex by up to 7 million years, showing that tyrannosaurs were in North America long before paleontologists previously thought.
Nearly halfway through season, what are the Blues’ chances at playoffs?
ST. LOUIS – It hasn’t been the steadiest of rides for the St. Louis Blues, but nearly halfway through the 2023-24 season, they aren’t too far out of the playoff picture. The Blues bring a 20-18-1 record (41 points) into Thursday. They will officially reach the midpoint of the regular season on Saturday in terms […]
Jennings man sentenced over 30 years after shooting neighbor
JENNINGS, Mo. – Derek Nailor, 35, received a sentence of 32 years in prison on Wednesday after he shot and killed his neighbor. In October 2021, a domestic disturbance occurred involving Nailor when his neighbor, Tommy Byrd, attempted to intervene . He shot Byrd, killing the 74-year-old man. Nailor pleaded guilty to murder in the […]
Missing St. Louis man last seen Wednesday after hospital release
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued a missing person report Thursday for 27-year-old John Steffen Jr. Steffen is described as a black male, 5’11” and 160 lbs. Police say he frequents the Downtown and Central West End areas. Dozens of St. Louis businesses voice concerns with direction of KDHX Steffen […]
Fairview Heights Police wrangle ‘mischievous’ goat gang
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill — In a bizarre incident yesterday, the Fairview Heights Police department found themselves dealing with an unusual set of criminals – a pack of four goats. These furry lawbreakers were charged with theft, trespassing, jaywalking, and disorderly conduct. These culprits were discovered running loose, nibbling on grass that wasn’t theirs, prompting a […]
Former first-grade teacher admits asking child for nude photos
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A former first-grade teacher in Clinton County, Illinois, appeared in federal court and admitted to asking a minor for nude pictures. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Jonathan Villmer Jr., 25, pleaded guilty to soliciting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from minors. Villmer […]
Cardinals avoid arbitration with five, no deal yet for Tommy Edman
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Dylan Carlson agreed to a $2.35 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, though the club could not reach a deal with versatile Tommy Edman and will exchange salary figures with him. The 25-year-old Carlson has long been considered one of the Cardinals’ top young players, […]
Felon admits robbing pizza delivery driver in Central West End
ST. LOUIS – A convicted felon appeared in federal court on Thursday and admitted to robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint last year in a popular St. Louis neighborhood. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Antione Shockley, 25, and his girlfriend placed a false order with a […]
