Bridge collapse leaves residents isolated, emergency access hindered
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – The only road into a small subdivision of about 27 Franklin County homes was washed out by rain and flooding last week. Gerald Johnson, who lives in the first home on the other side of the Harvester Road Bridge, told us, “At about three o’clock in the morning, we woke up […]
Downtown residents voice frustration on holiday weekend crime
ST. LOUIS – Monday evening was a chance for residents to make their voices heard after a chaotic weekend in downtown St. Louis. Some say they don’t feel safe downtown, especially after some of the events that transpired following Fourth of July festivities near arch grounds. Community members showed up at the Central Library downtown […]
Flash flooding swamps communities across Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A local school was overtaken by rising waters and residents were left with extensive damage Monday evening. “I was watching it and the water kept rising and rising and it got to a point where it was about 8 feet deep in the backyard. It infiltrated the window well and once […]
Man, woman rescued 2,000 feet underground in Kansas City cave
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Two people were rescued early Sunday morning after getting lost in a cave system approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet underground, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) said. According to KCFD, a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman called the fire department for a “confined space rescue” just after 4 a.m. […]
Missouri Republicans dispute delegate selection for national convention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With one week until the Republican National Convention, GOP members are still in disagreement on which delegates should be sent to Milwaukee. Last week, the convention committee ruled that there were alarming irregularities in the state’s convention process as the fight continues for who will cast Missouri’s votes. The National Republican […]
Biden’s doctor releases memo after questions on Parkinson’s specialist visits
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced repeated questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson’s disease specialist involved President Biden.
Woman battles for $2,000 social security reimbursement
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One resident in St. Louis County is searching for help after going in circles with the Social Security Administration. Karen White says the agency admitted to owing her around $2,000, but it never came through. She has now been pleading with the agency for over a year to clear the […]
How the U.S. pulled off a smooth Fourth of July travel rush
A record number of travelers hit the sky this Fourth of July weekend, and air travel was running much smoother than last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to explain why.
Biden insists on staying in 2024 race; Trump distances himself from Project 2025
President Biden is trying to end the discussion about removing him from the Democratic ticket following his debate performance. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is preparing for his party convention next week by trying to distance himself from work done on his behalf. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the latest […]
57-year-old pedestrian killed in south county
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in south St. Louis County Monday afternoon. 57-year-old Eric Ryan stepped into traffic near northbound Interstate 270 and State Route 30 around 12:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 17-year-old driver. Ryan was pronounced dead at the hospital. The […]
