Special summer program introduces students to construction careers
BERKELEY, Mo. — Class is in session, but this isn’t your traditional summer school. A group of hard-hat-wearing high schoolers is learning hands-on about the trades. “It’s an area that a lot of students in the past wouldn’t normally consider, and now we’re seeing a huge uptick in young people considering pathways in construction,” said […]
Judge halts new Title IX LGBTQ student protections in 4 states
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a “threat to democracy,” temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
Alleged drug pipeline from Mexico to St. Louis uncovered in federal case
ST. LOUIS – A new federal case details an alleged pipeline of illegal drugs (fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine) from Mexico to St. Louis. The case also offers a glimpse of the impact the southern border crisis may be having here. There are 29 defendants spread out among multiple states and Mexico. There was a hearing […]
Resources and tips for staying cool during St. Louis heat wave
ST. LOUIS — The excessive heat wave has hit St. Louis and looks like it will last for a couple weeks. We spoke with citizens and visitors to see how they’re managing to stay cool during this intense heat. “It’s very hot and it gives me headaches. And I don’t like the heat,” said Emily […]
Summer-like weather causing water main issues around St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS — Late afternoon, residents near Chippewa St. and McCausland Ave. were dealing with an issue that’s plagued them before. City utility crews got the call at around 4:15 p.m. For a water main break at the intersection. The same pipe burst in August of last year. A 12-inch water main gushed for hours […]
Ferguson man shot accidentally by neighbor, no charges filed
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Andre Milton was in the bathroom inside his Ferguson apartment, when a woman in an upstairs unit shot him. Police caught the shooter, but prosecutors declined charges. “I don’t understand why they didn’t get charged, even if it was a so-called accident,” Milton said. Bodycam video reveals how responding Ferguson […]
City of STL launching loan program to address expired temp tags
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis drivers will tell you it doesn’t take long to find a car with an expired temperature tag out on the road. Some drivers purchase a vehicle but never pay the required sales taxes to obtain the proper registration and insurance. Missouri does not currently require drivers to pay the tax […]
Owners try to save house that St. Louis City wants to demolish
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis property owner, Coby Williams, is fighting to keep the city from demolishing her Northside home. She and her partner bought the property on Bacon Street in North St. Louis with plans to renovate it. They claim to have invested $25,000 into the property only to receive a notice from […]
Retired L.A. County Sheriff’s deputy goes missing while hiking on Greek island
Albert Calibet went missing on the Greek island of Armogos earlier this week.
Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
