Missouri Senate Democrats continue to delay action on initiative petition legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Senate Democrats spent hours Tuesday blocking Republicans from voting on legislation to make it harder for voters to change the state’s constitution. The resolution up for debate would increase the threshold needed to approve a referendum. The initiative petition process is how recreational and medical marijuana became legal. Democrats filibustered for […]
Woman fatally struck by two cars in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Police are investigating after a woman was fatally hit by two cars just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. The incident happened in the middle of the intersection at Page Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue in north St. Louis, according to officials. The victim was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Accident […]
2/13: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on stocks falling after the latest inflation report, why Congress remains divided over a foreign aid bill, and why thousands of flight attendants turned out at the picket line.
Suspect in kidnapping case escapes charges, remains at large
ST. LOUIS – A suspect in a kidnapping case that began in Florida and ended in St. Louis last year is on the ‘wanted’ list again. Just after Halloween, staff at the Downtown Hampton Inn helped save two women who said they were kidnapped in Florida, according to police. The women told hotel staff they […]
Jayson Tatum Foundation aims to help single parents afford a house
ST. LOUIS – Sofi is donating more than $1 million to Jayson Tatum’s Foundation to help low-income, single-parent households afford a home. It’s a cause near and dear to Tatum, who grew up in a single-parent home. It’s no surprise to Tatum’s former head coach, Frank Bennett, that he continues to give back to his community. “He […]
Subsidence in Albers, Ill. continues to worsen roads
ALBERS, Ill. – Large bumps on a busy stretch of highway in Albers, IL., have residents and elected officials concerned. The Illinois Department of Transportation is making repairs to U.S. Highway 161 as more bumps pop up after a recent subsidence from the mines. Some drivers said they avoid the highway completely and others said […]
St. Peter’s sewer backup causes damage in multiple homes
ST. PETERS, Mo. – Several homeowners in St. Peter’s are left with a mess when the city sewer line is blocked, causing it to back up into their homes. Three houses have been inundated with sewage in their basements, causing $40,000 to $60,000 in damages, according to residents. “It came in and it was at […]
St. Louis County police announce partnership for childcare initiative
ST. LOUIS – A customized childcare and early childhood education center will soon be available for the families of St. Louis County Police officers. “This is an amazing opportunity for our department family to have childcare that is reliable and educational, and it checks all the boxes for us so that we can leave our […]
Mardi Gras ends, Lent begins in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The 2024 Mardi Gras season has officially come to an end, and the season of Lent is upon us. St. Louisans soaked up their final Fat Tuesday celebrations and prepared for the start of Lent. In the Soulard neighborhood, the post-party clean-up continued Tuesday, and things were much calmer following another lively […]
Northeast digging out after winter storm brings heavy snowfall
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News’ Lana Zak reports from New York.
