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Daily afternoon storm chances with typical July heat and humidity

1 month 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A weak frontal boundary is over the area and will wobble north and south in our region for much of the upcoming week. This will be the focus for storm chances most afternoons. For Monday, the spotty storm chance has drifted south of the metro closer to that boundary. A few storms [...]
Jaime Travers

Nearly 90 arrests made during July 4th weekend crackdown

1 month 2 weeks ago
St. Louis police are giving a close look at the strategy behind a weekend crackdown that flooded downtown with extra patrols, aiming to curb chaos before it could erupt. With teens dodging curfews and fireworks lighting up city blocks, officials say the response was swift and just the beginning.
Taylor Harris

North St. Louis sets up tornado recovery hub for residents

1 month 3 weeks ago
A big concern over the holiday weekend in St. Louis was the use of fireworks as many homes remain damaged from the tornado that struck on May 16th. In response to the ongoing recovery efforts, an 'Insurance Claim Hub' has been established in North St. Louis to assist residents affected by the storm. Volunteers at [...]

Firework explodes in back of police SUV

1 month 3 weeks ago
Police in St. Louis are intensifying efforts to curb dangerous behavior after a firework was thrown into a police SUV, shattering its back window. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has announced a crackdown on illegal activities, particularly focusing on enforcing firework laws and holding parents accountable for their children's actions. The incident occurred [...]

Scattered storms increase for Sunday afternoon

1 month 3 weeks ago
Scattered showers and storms increase through the day, maxing out in coverage this afternoon and evening. While severe weather is not expected, a few storms could bring heavy downpours, gusty winds, and cloud to ground lightning. Temperatures on Sunday will be near 90 and humidity will be high with a mix of clouds and sun. Storms [...]
Jaime Travers

Father charged with shooting 4-year-old in Belleville

1 month 3 weeks ago
A 4-year-old boy was shot at a home in Belleville, Illinois, on Thursday and his father, Tyron L. Pembleton, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, obstructing justice, and endangering the life or health of a child.
Joe Millitzer

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

1 month 3 weeks ago
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei's absence during the war suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters. State TV in [...]
The Associated Press

A look back on the McDonald's that floated on the river

1 month 3 weeks ago
The City of St. Louis has been known for a variety of things over the years: The Arch, toasted ravioli, and the question as old as time of "What high school did you go to?" But St. Louis also used to be home of the first floating McDonald's restaurant decades ago.
Megan Mueller