Lawmakers seek breakthrough to provide federal protections for IVF
Rep. Susan Wild is trying to forge a bipartisan coalition on a politically charged issue: federal legislation to offer broad protections for in vitro fertilization treatment.
Georgia execution set for today would be state’s first in over 4 years
Willie James Pye, convicted of killing former girlfriend, is set to be put to death by Georgia. It would be the state’s first execution in over four years.
Delivery driver who bit off customer’s thumb pleads guilty
Stephen Jenkinson ordered a pizza and ended up with a severed thumb that had to be replaced with part of his toe.
Marissa, Ill. mayor resigns after FOX Files investigation into pay discrepancies
MARISSA, Ill. – In a FOX Files follow-up, an Illinois village on the radar for months is back in the headlines as the acting mayor abruptly quits. Jeremy Embrich announced his immediate resignation as the mayor of Marissa, Illinois, by letter Monday evening. Embrich was appointed to the spot after the village’s elected mayor, Chad […]
Man admits eagle “killing spree” to sell body parts on black market
Travis Branson and Simon Paul allegedly killed about 3,600 birds on the Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $977 million after no one wins Tuesday’s drawing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (NEXSTAR) — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astounding $977 million for Friday night’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night. The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday were 24, 46, 49, 62, 66 and the gold Mega ball: 7. The estimated jackpot was $893 million with […]
Cool start to spring, potential showers loom this weekend
ST. LOUIS – A new spring season is officially upon us. It starts off a little cooler than the final day of winter, though temps will fluctuate over the next several days and rain could be on the horizon. The St. Louis region should see highs in the mid-50s on Wednesday. Thursday, temps will dip […]
Missouri Sewer District holds public meeting over two proposals
FLORISSANT, Mo. – The Missouri Sewer District is hosting a public meeting Wednesday to discuss two proposals on the April 2 ballot. The meeting is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Louis County Library’s Florissant Valley Branch. MSD will have two different propositions on the ballot. Family of missing Mizzou student Riley Strain speaks as […]
California chosen for design work on St. Louis MetroLink expansion
ST. LOUIS – The Bi-State Development Agency Board has hired a new engineering firm to handle the next round of design work for the proposed MetroLink expansion. According to our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, PGH Wong Engineering Inc. in San Francisco will be paid up to $18 million for the green line […]
Shohei Ohtani targeted by bomb threat, prompting police investigation in South Korea
A reported bomb threat against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ newest star Shohei Ohtani prompted a massive investigation in South Korea as the team prepares for their first game of the season in the Seoul Series.
