Alexandra Corey
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Chesterfield doctor saves lives from his living room
He lives in St. Louis County, but every night he logs into dozens of ICUs across the country through Mercy's Virtual Care Center. Many patients are dying from COVID. → Read More
Where's Walter?: Lost dog found in Arnold, Missouri
The golden retriever had been missing for nearly a year in the woods in Jefferson County. The search is over after he was trapped and found last week. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine will likely be the fastest ever created
Early predictions said it would take 12-18 months and if they stay on track, the COVID-19 vaccine will become the fastest created. → Read More
Mask sales at Johnnie Brock's have predicted presidential elections since 1984
For more than 30 years, the sales of Halloween masks at Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon have matched up with the outcome of presidential elections. → Read More
Why stink bugs are invading our homes and how to get rid of them
Noticing a lot of stink bugs in and around your home? Here's what you can do to control the pests. → Read More
Best friends launch business making matching masks, bandanas for people and their pets
The masks are made in downtown St. Louis by The Collective Thread. It's a non-profit that teaches sewing to immigrant and refugee women. → Read More
Florissant family creates pumpkin patch for the community
Jessica and Brett Berchtold are very involved in their community of Old Town Florissant. → Read More
Extra money may be in your next paycheck, but don't get too excited
The payroll tax deferral was one of four executive orders signed by the president to help ease the burden on Americans. It went into effect on Sept. 1. → Read More
Zoom etiquette for parents: 3 tips for smooth virtual learning
In order to make virtual learning easier on everyone, an elementary school priincipal offered some advice for parents in regards to Zoom etiquette. → Read More
FedEx runner fired after Nest Cam shows him throwing package
An O'Fallon, Illinois mom said she knows it happened because it was all caught on her home surveillance Nest Cam. → Read More
Virtual learning experience: Mom shares what it's been like
Rachel Jackson has two kids who are virtual learning this year. She recorded videos or herself going through each day of the new year with online learning from home. → Read More
Music teacher in special school district sings books to students
Miss Skyler's students have autism and behavioral and medical needs that make virtual learning difficult. So, she started making videos and uploading to YouTube. → Read More
History of mail collection boxes and why some disappear
These blue mail collection boxes weren't always blue, but they've been disappearing for decades. Here's a history of the boxes and why some are removed. → Read More
Thinking about homeschooling? Here's advice from a mom of 4 who does it
With school changes due to the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of parents are considering the homeschool option. Here's some advice from a mother of four. → Read More
Folds of Honor helps send military family to college
Last year, Folds of Honor awarded more than 4,500 scholarships to military families, providing $22 million in educational support. → Read More
Pandemic play dates: Creating bubbles for socialization
Parents are looking to other quarantined families to find safe play for their children to help them continue learning and growing. → Read More
Pregnant woman almost dies from COVID-19
She was at 33 weeks when she was rushed in for a C-section. She woke up three days later. She's sharing her story so others will know it can happen to anyone. → Read More
'Next Great Baker' winner puts roots in hometown of St. Louis
Lia Weber won TLC's "Next Great Baker" in 2014. Now, she's not letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop her from opening up a baking shop in Old Town Florissant. → Read More
5 military kids get schooling paid for through Folds of Honor
Thanks to Schnucks and Folds of Honor, the Wilkins don't have to worry about how they're going to pay for their children’s education. → Read More
3 things to consider before engaging in an online argument
The next time you feel compelled to comment on a social media post you disagree with, consider these three things recommended by a communications professor. → Read More