St. Louis artist continues to inspire conversations about Michael Brown’s death 10 years later
This week marks 10 years since the death of Black teenager Michael Brown during an encounter with a police officer. His death, and the decision by prosecutors to not charge the officer, sparked days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri and nationwide. A decade later, a St. Louis artist and musician is still inspiring conversations about […]
The Uplift: Olympic role models
Jamie Yuccas interviews two Olympians making a name for themselves in Paris: Team USA gymnast Frederick Richard, who was doing handstands as a baby, and Team USA rugby player Ilona Maher, who uses her platform to body positivity. Plus, David Begnaud honors his former teacher and mentor.
Travis Scott remains in French police custody after altercation at hotel
In a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for the 33-year-old rapper was extended Friday night.
Eye Opener: Air quality alert extended amid wildfires
An air quality alert was extended because of wildfires in California. Meanwhile, police have made a third arrest in connection with the planned attacks against Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Airstrike at Gaza mosque kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
A deadly Israeli airstrike at a mosque in Gaza during dawn prayers left at least 80 people dead, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military says Hamas fighters were operating a command center within the compound.
Brazilian authorities investigate plane crash that killed 61 people
Brazilian authorities are searching for answers after a passenger plane crashed, killing all 61 people on board. Video shows the aircraft spiraling out of control and plunging to the ground. Authorities did discover the black box and hope it can help in their investigation.
Forecast: Perfect weekend weather followed by a rainy week
ST. LOUIS — It’s a cool start out there with temperatures in the 50s to near 60. The weekend still looks basically perfect with highs in the low 80s each day. We’ll have plenty of sunshine overall, but clouds look to increase a bit for Sunday afternoon. Our next chance of rain increases across our […]
St. Louis area back-to-school events to benefit kids
ST. LOUIS — St. Charles is hosting a special back-to-school supply drive today at the St. Charles Riverwalk Market and the St. Charles Flea and Artisan Market. Guests who donate supplies or make a purchase at either market will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes include gift baskets and a brand-new laptop. Organizers are […]
Dozens dead after Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque, health ministry says
Dozens were sheltering in the compound, which includes a school.
Eye on America: Revisiting California’s Camp Fire and a look at an innovative tiny home project
In California, we see how Paradise residents are still recovering and rebuilding six years after the state’s deadliest wildfire. Then in Texas, we go inside a growing village of affordable tiny homes that are designed specifically to promote community and keep chronically homeless individuals off the streets. Watch these stories and more on Eye on […]
