Pipe burst reported at St. Louis County Jail
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – As homeowners took precautions to prevent pipes from bursting amid the extreme cold over the weekend, St. Louis County authorities were scrambling late Sunday afternoon after a pipe broke at the jail. According to county spokesman Doug Moore, jail employees noticed water on the third and fifth floors. They soon […]
Pipes freezing, car batteries dying as bitter cold settles in
ST. LOUIS – As the arctic blast hammers the region, pipes are freezing, car batteries are dying, and St. Louisans are trying to stay warm. It’s safe to say that Mother Nature has left her mark. Dylan Connell, a service technician for Mr. Rooter and Kirkwood Plumbing, said they have received 18 emergency calls so […]
Woman killed in shooting at Jennings convenience store
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting at a Jennings convenience store. According to a county police spokesperson, the shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday at the New York Market & Liquor convenience store, located in the 8700 block of Jennings Station Road. […]
No end in sight as Israel-Hamas war hits 100-day mark
With the Israel-Hamas war entering its 100th day, there is growing international concern about the increasing civilian death toll in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue the assault. Meanwhile, vigils were held in Israel in support of those who remain held hostage in Gaza. Charlie D’Agata reports.
U.S. officials press Israel to change tactics
U.S. officials say they have been pressuring the Israeli government to change its tactics in Gaza as the war with Hamas threatens to spill over into a wider regional conflict. Skyler Henry reports.
Ukraine struggles to defend against Russian invasion as aid dries up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Switzerland to ask for more aid in his country’s fight against the ongoing Russian invasion. The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with some $40 billion in aid since the war began two years ago, while Russia is being supplied by North Korea and Iran. Chris Livesay reports.
How the Iowa caucuses work
The Iowa caucuses mark the first contest in the 2024 presidential election. Ed O’Keefe explains how the system works.
Iowa high school principal who shielded students during shooting dies
Iowa high school principal Dan Marburger, who shielded students during a shooting at the school earlier in January, has died, his wife said on social media.
Iceland volcano erupts
A volcano in Iceland began erupting Sunday, sending lava into the nearby fishing town of Grindavik. Nobody was hurt, as the town was evacuated overnight.
Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, killed in parking lot
Zadroga, a former police chief, spearheaded an initiative that brought health screenings and financial aid to sick 9/11 first responders.
