Man arrested following standoff at Wentzville motel
WENTZVILLE, Mo. – A man was taken into custody after law enforcement was able to peacefully end a standoff situation Monday. According to the Wentzville Police Department, they were called to 404 Luetkenhaus Blvd., home to Crossroads Heritage Motel, for a report of a disturbance that involved a mother, her two sons, and a knife. […]
How to spot comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas in the October sky
ST. LOUIS — Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, a rare and bright comet, should be visible through October, weather permitting. The comet is expected to be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars or telescopes will provide a better view. Comets are frozen remnants from the solar system’s formation. Tsuchinshan-Atlas originated from the Oort Cloud beyond Pluto. After […]
Ex-St. Louis Public Schools superintendent loses appeal to reclaim job
ST. LOUIS – Dr. Keisha Scarlett, initially fired last month from her brief tenure as the superintendent for St. Louis Public Schools, has lost an appeal to reclaim the position. The St. Louis Board of Education held an evidentiary hearing Monday evening and voted to “terminate the employment of Dr. Scarlett for cause, effective immediately,” […]
Man wins $1M from Missouri Lottery scratcher after work call
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri Lottery player wins $1 million from a scratcher after unexpectedly getting called into work for extra help. On his way to work, the man decided to stop at a Perryville Casey’s, located at 621 N. King’s Highway, to get gas in his vehicle. While at the gas station, the man […]
Meet one of the people at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — What was it like to be at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis over 120 years ago? We found this report from John Auble in the archives from 1995 and thought you may like to see it. As a 12-year-old boy, Cy Hanson sold postcards and newspapers at the fair for […]
‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast visits a diner in Missouri’s bootheel
KENNETT, Mo. – “What’re you going to do today, Napoleon?” The answer to that is to visit a local pancake house in Kennett, Missouri. John’s Waffle and Pancake House welcomed unexpected visitors Sunday morning: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries. Otherwise known as Napoleon Dynamite, Pedro, and Uncle Rico from the 2004 comedy movie […]
Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)
More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here’s why you may want to pursue one, too.
U.S. National Security Council calls Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, fire in tent camp horrifying
A recent Israeli air strike on a hospital that sparked a fire at a tent camp in Gaza is being called “horrifying” by the U.S. National Security Council. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions
Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including “possible precursors for chemical weapons.”
Kathy Bates talks “Matlock” reboot, tackling ageism
Kathy Bates opens up about playing Madeline Matlock in the CBS reboot, tackling ageism and being an executive producer.
