Aprylete Russell
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Schnucks employee saves baby’s life in runaway shopping cart
ALTON, ILL – Call it heroic or fate, a Schnucks employee was at the right place at the right time when the laws of motion put a baby in danger. Alton Courtesy Clerk Ben Mazur was on cart duty when he quickly realized something was wrong. “I seen this large shopping cart rolling down the […] → Read More
St. Charles Grandpa finally hugs grandchildren for the first time after getting COVID-19 vaccine
ST. LOUIS – It’s been a year since grandparents across the country haven’t been able to hug their grandchildren after social distancing guidelines were put in place to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Now that the vaccine is out, 74-year-old Jim Winkeler of St. Charles, Missouri was finally able to give his seven […] → Read More
Missouri helping people get rides to vaccine appointments
ST. LOUIS – For many having access to get vaccinated can be a struggle. The Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri Advisory Committee has launched a new guide to help address and eliminate barriers to COVID-19 vaccine access. “Get a Ride” is an online transportation resource hub that helps connect […] → Read More
Doctor reunites with family after months fighting COVID-19, and living out of a camper
ST. LOUIS – Unexpectedly, the coronavirus pandemic has led to unimaginable outcomes for healthcare workers divided by the doors of the hospital E.R. and their home. Last year at this time, Dr. Tiffany Osborn, a professor of surgery and of emergency medicine at Washington University School at Barnes-Jewish Hospital was living in a camper outside […] → Read More
Chess Pocket Parks popping up around St. Louis
No matter if you are in Old North St. Louis, Midtown, or on the Southside chances are there’s probably an outdoor chess table nearby → Read More
Missouri veterans can call VA to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
Vaccination appointments for enrolled Veterans of all ages! → Read More
Ameren Illinois extends COVID-19 customer assistance program
Ameren Illinois extends COVID-19 customer assistance program → Read More
Here’s how to track your Missouri tax refund
ST. LOUIS – Many Americans are watching their bank accounts either waiting for their federal income tax refund or their stimulus check. While the IRS still processing your refund, Missouri has a way you can track your state tax return. All you have to do is go to dor.mo.gov and click the tool “get started.” […] → Read More
Alton, Illinois woman accused of stealing daughter’s disability benefits
EAST ST. LOUIS- An Illinois woman is facing prison time after being accused of stealing her daughter’s Social Security disability benefits. Melissa D. Wasylak, 48, of East Alton, was indicted on 21-counts related to collecting social security benefits. She was also hit with wire fraud charges and making false statements. According to the indictment, Wasylak […] → Read More
How to see the Easter Bunny at Mid Rivers Mall
ST. PETERS, Mo. – The coronavirus won’t stop the Easter Bunny this year! The Easter Bunny has officially hopped into the Mid Rivers Mall. “We are excited to welcome the Easter Bunny back to the mall,” says Christine Poehling, marketing director for Mid Rivers Mall. Families looking to take pictures with the Easter Bunny can […] → Read More
Has anyone ever died at the Gateway Arch?
Although no one has died it has been reported that people have spent time in federal prison for attempting stunts on the Gateway Arch. → Read More
Rare dinosaur skull discovered by Missouri educator and students
A group of students led by Adventure 360 found the Parasaurolophus skull in the badlands of Montana → Read More
Video: Demolition of Utica Bridge
ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation shared a video of the Old Illinois Route 178 bridge over the Illinois River demolition to their Facebook page Thursday morning. Accoriding to IDOT, the demolition was set for St. Patrick’s Day but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new $27.4 million Route 178 bridge opened in […] → Read More
Local aerial entertainment company goes all out on national TV
ST. LOUIS – Up, up, and away! Jason Whicker co-owner of On the FLY Productions came down the line, flipping his best aerial dance moves on the season finale of Fox’s hit show Game of Talents “Game of Talents was looking for people that had very big spectacle and that could showcase talent,” Whicker said. “We were […] → Read More
Wentzville Middle schooler saves life of teen he met online
ST. LOUIS – A lot of adults might not have known what to do in such a serious situation, but young CJ Thomas realized something was going on and stepped up in a big way to try and save a life. 12-year-old CJ Thomas of Wentzville Middle School was online when another pre-teen he became […] → Read More
Customs officers seize nearly 300k of fake jewelry, cash in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in St. Louis have had a busy week seizing nearly $300,000 dollars in illegal shipments of counterfeit money, designer handbags, clothing, and championship rings from professional teams. From March 5-8 officers inspected thousands of packages looking for prohibited items. What they seized is a laundry list […] → Read More
11-year-old Collinsville boy wins global competition to have drawing turned into an IKEA stuffed toy
ST. LOUIS – Every year, IKEA furniture store holds the Soft Toy Drawing Competition, an initiative meant to encourage kids all over the globe to get creative and draw the stuffed toy of their wildest imagination. This time around the company received 66,000 submissions from little ones all over the world; and an eleven-year-old boy, […] → Read More
Safe Connections hotline offers new text option for victims to get help
Texting is an ideal option for survivors who can rarely find a moment of space from an overbearing partner → Read More
Dr. Garza shares new guidelines for vaccinated people issued by the CDC
ST. LOUS – The leader of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force said although the new guidelines for vaccinated people issued by the CDC is a positive window on what to expect as more people get vaccinated, he said to keep in mind that there is still a vast majority of people who are not. “People […] → Read More
Lotto ticket worth $5.2 million sold at St. Louis gas station
ST. LOUIS – Check your Powerball tickets! Someone is walking around with a Missouri Lotto ticket worth $5.2 million. The ticket was sold for Saturday’s drawing at Kingshighway Mobil located at 707 N. Kingshighway Blvd in St. Louis. The winning numbers were: 5, 7, 22, 33, 34 and 35. The winner has 180 days from the […] → Read More