Chickens rescued after roaming St. Louis neighborhood for a week
ST. LOUIS – People in one St. Louis neighborhood reported an odd sight this week: chickens walking down the street. Neighbors expressed concern online, and others shared pictures with daily updates on the chickens. It was unlike anything Kristina Darden had seen since moving to the Gravois Park area. “They were roaming up and down […]
‘We’re going to get through this’: Family of injured officer speaks on road to recovery, support
FERGUSON, Mo. – Heartache and hope are the two main feelings for a Ferguson police officer’s family this week. 36-year-old Travis “TJ” Brown remains in the ICU after he was assaulted by a protester in front of the Ferguson Police Department a week ago. His family spoke exclusively Friday about his recovery, along with a […]
Perdue chicken nuggets, tenders recalled due to possible metal contamination
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — More than 160,000 pounds of frozen and ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and tenders are being recalled by Perdue Foods, over possible metal contamination, the USDA announced on Friday. The recalled products, which were produced on March 23, 2024, consist of: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN […]
Missouri Supreme Court will soon hear new DNA evidence in Marcellus Williams death row case
ST. LOUIS – Marcellus Williams will return to court soon in a pivotal hearing that could determine his fate. Williams was convicted and sentenced to death in the 1998 stabbing death of Lisha Gayle, a former social worker and St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter. The Missouri Supreme Court scheduled William’s execution for Sept. 24, despite […]
Controversial gaming machines spark debate of legality
WENTZVILLE, Mo.- With the push of a button, people can win big at bars and gas stations around the area, like at STL Throwdowns in Wentzville. “If people have more to do, they’ll stay longer. The longer they stay, the better the business does. As staff, we deal with tips,” bartender Megan Carrillo said. The […]
Noose found at Francis Howell Central High School
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. – School administrators discovered a noose on the campus of Francis Howell High School Thursday. According to a letter Principal Dr. Suzanne Leake sent to families, the noose was hanging in a men’s bathroom at the stadium. There was no note or anything accompanying in the stall. In the initial statement, Leake noted […]
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
“I’m going to give him a taste of his own conduct,” said the former mayor of San Francisco.
Local universities begin welcoming incoming freshmen
ST. LOUIS – Universities are coming back to life as students move onto campus before the start of classes next week. Saint Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were busy as students made the move. Freshmen at SLU began their next chapter of life Friday morning. According to Director of Housing Operations Lauren Davis, […]
Final preparations underway for Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O’Keefe has the latest.
Minnesota bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst’s bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.”
