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• New relief efforts continue to pour in four weeks after devastating tornado

  14-06-2025 06:02
  
  Storm survivors can qualify for rent or mortgage assistance as a Saturday concert is coming up to raise more money for storm relief efforts.
  
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• Abuse of High Ridge children and puppy caught on camera; man sought by police

  14-06-2025 05:30
  
  "You never know what goes on behind closed doors. It just makes me sad," said one neighbor.
  
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• Close to 30,000 fans expected for Sunday's Bommarito 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway

  14-06-2025 05:28
  
  Friday was the start of the weekend racing bonanza. Yet it will all come down to Sunday night's NTT IndyCar Series contest on the 1.25 mile oval.
  
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• Man tampered with crime scene where 4 people were shot to death in St. Louis apartment, police say

  14-06-2025 05:26
  
  Wendell Miller, 43, is accused of placing three firearms in the hands of the deceased victims, along with other actions to "conceal and alter the crime scene."
  
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• Gov. Kehoe appoints transition director for St. Louis police board

  14-06-2025 05:19
  
  St. Louis native Derek Winters, an executive of an election technology firm based in Creve Coeur, will oversee the creation of the Board of Police Commissioners.
  
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• 'I don't think I could have survived another 10 minutes" - Man pulled from tornado rubble fights back

  14-06-2025 04:17
  
  Garfield Lacy was pinned under two stories of brick and rubble. Here's how he's recovered a month after being rescued.
  
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• Occupants run from scene after car fatally strikes man in wheelchair in Jennings

  14-06-2025 03:27
  
  Police said everyone in the car jumped out and ran after it struck a man in a wheelchair and a van carrying several children.
  
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• Theft of license plates is up in St. Louis - how to protect yours from being stolen

  14-06-2025 01:18
  
  So far this year, 452 license plate and stickers were stolen compared to 417 this time last year.
  
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• Missouri has drones on patrol. Does state law limit police usage?

  13-06-2025 23:54
  
  Even federal law is murky on whether law enforcement's usage of drones violates the Fourth Amendment.
  
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• Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

  13-06-2025 23:49
  
  The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine.
  
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• Missouri's feral hog population has plummeted. Here's why

  13-06-2025 23:20
  
  The population has fallen nearly 90% since a statewide elimination program began, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
  
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• St. Louis rain radar | Showers sweep through the region

  13-06-2025 22:54
  
  Rain and thunderstorms are hitting the St. Louis region, with dry spells expected over the weekend.
  
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• Nearly 30 protests are planned throughout Missouri on Saturday. Here are your constitutional rights and risks

  13-06-2025 19:40
  
  The U.S. Constitution guarantees people the right to protest, but that doesn't mean police will respect them or that a court will uphold them, legal experts say.
  
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• Overturned semitruck closes I-44 West at Bowles Avenue

  13-06-2025 17:32
  
  MoDOT said all lanes were reopened by 9:20 a.m.
  
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• Highway embankment becomes hub for city gardening, future growth in St. Louis

  13-06-2025 16:43
  
  A forgotten stretch of highway in St. Louis is now a living classroom where native plants, bees and big ideas are growing side by side.
  
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• Victim dies at scene after shooting at Spanish Lake home

  13-06-2025 16:06
  
  Officers responded to find the victim inside a home with life-threatening injuries. He died at the scene.
  
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• Jefferson County grocery store to close by end of June

  13-06-2025 15:01
  
  After 17 years in House Springs, Price Chopper is closing due to financial struggles.
  
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• St. Louis halts insurance escrow rule for tornado victims, in bid to ease recovery efforts

  13-06-2025 13:24
  
  The city has suspended enforcement of the rule requiring 25% of tornado insurance payouts to be held in escrow.
  
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• Creve Coeur Soccer Complex reopens after major tornado damage, renovation

  13-06-2025 11:54
  
  The complex sustained $8 million in damage and had to forgo its spring season because of it.
  
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• Brothers charged in string of car break-ins across Eureka, Webster Groves and south St. Louis

  13-06-2025 05:31
  
  "It's sad and devastating because they're teens. I'm just glad we weren't hurt," said Jackie Larson of Eureka.
  
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• Community organizers: Now is not the time to let up with recovery efforts

  13-06-2025 05:16
  
  Monday will mark one month since the EF3 tornado devastated St. Louis. Community groups are ramping up efforts to help.
  
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• 'Is it the death of Granite City? Time will tell': Future of steel plant still uncertain amid global deal

  13-06-2025 04:55
  
  Granite City's steel plant faces an uncertain future as negotiations progress between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.
  
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• Argument leads to fatal stabbing in Ferguson

  13-06-2025 04:37
  
  The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
  
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• New tornado donation hub exposes importance of having help within walking distance

  13-06-2025 03:05
  
  The People’s Response Hub moved to a new location in North St. Louis to continue serving impacted families with supplies, support and on-the-ground aid.
  
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• St. Louis County animal shelter launches foster program to combat overcrowding, licensing issues

  13-06-2025 01:50
  
  “I’m concerned that if we don’t get this capacity issue fixed we’re not going to pass,” Dr. Cunningham said.
  
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• Burglar used obituary to target home, left his own debit card at the scene, police say

  13-06-2025 01:36
  
  St. Louis County police said 33-year-old Brandon Welch found the home by doing online searches for obituaries. He dropped his own debit card at the scene.
  
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• Police say more victims possible as former cheer coach charged in second abuse case

  13-06-2025 00:35
  
  Marco Zomphier was charged last year with raping a 13-year-old girl he coached. A second victim has now come forward saying he abused her more than a decade ago.
  
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• Teen killed in I-44 crash near St. Louis, authorities say

  12-06-2025 23:20
  
  The teen was driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and slammed into another vehicle, SLMPD said.
  
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• Kehoe declares 'State of Emergency' over Missouri anti-ICE protests, despite all being peaceful so far

  12-06-2025 23:15
  
  There haven't been any reports of violent or non-peaceful protests in Missouri, despite what the governor's executive order said.
  
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• Essential resources aid St. Louis tornado survivors

  12-06-2025 19:29
  
  5 On Your Side has compiled a comprehensive resource guide for victims impacted by the May 16 storm in the St. Louis area.
  
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• St. Louis County animal shelter opens foster program to the public for 1st time

  12-06-2025 18:12
  
  St. Louis County is opening its pet foster program to the public to help ease shelter overcrowding and enhance the well-being of animals in its care.
  
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• Father-son bonds shape Cardinals players Matthew Liberatore and Victor Scott II

  12-06-2025 17:33
  
  Cardinals players Matthew Liberatore and Victor Scott II cherish bonds with their fathers, crediting them for shaping their journeys to the MLB.
  
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• Jefferson County crash leaves pedestrian dead early Thursday

  12-06-2025 17:03
  
  A man was walking in the middle of a lane on Highway 141 near Romaine Creek Road when he was fatally struck.
  
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• Disaster unemployment aid now available for May 16 storm victims

  12-06-2025 16:40
  
  Missourians affected by the May 16 storms can now apply for up to 30 weeks of disaster unemployment aid. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
  
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• New bipartisan bill proposes $15 federal minimum wage—St. Louisans say it’s not enough

  12-06-2025 15:51
  
  Missouri's Senator Josh Hawley (R) and Peter Welch (D) are championing the bill called the 'Higher Wages for American Workers Act'.
  
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• Man fatally struck by vehicle Sunday in St. Louis County

  12-06-2025 14:56
  
  Police said the driver initially fled the scene but later returned and was cooperating with the investigation.
  
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• 2 men charged for allegedly robbing undercover detective

  12-06-2025 14:28
  
  Two men face felony charges after allegedly robbing an undercover detective outside the Festus Public Library after meeting there for a drug deal.
  
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• Midtown brewery to close

  12-06-2025 14:20
  
  The closure comes as multiple St. Louis-area craft brewers have shuttered in the past year.
  
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• Protesters in St. Louis rally against deportations and military actions

  12-06-2025 05:44
  
  Protesters in St. Louis rally against recent Trump administration immigration policies.
  
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• St. Louis nonprofit empowers Black moms with breastfeeding education

  12-06-2025 05:40
  
  Studies show Black moms and their babies are at higher risk of dying after birth when compared to other groups.
  
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• NTSB: Driver in fatal Greyhound bus crash had been on duty for more than 12 hours at time of crash

  22-05-2025 18:26
  
  An investigation summary provided additional details about what led up to the crash and recommendations for avoiding similar crashes.
  
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• Seckman High student struck by bus Wednesday afternoon

  22-05-2025 16:08
  
  The girl was struck in the bus lane near the high school building Wednesday during dismissal, district officials said.
  
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• City not currently focused on condemning tornado-damaged buildings, Mayor Spencer says

  22-05-2025 15:40
  
  Unverified rumors were circulating that the city was evicting people from their homes, Alderwoman Pam Boyd said Wednesday.
  
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• Suspect jumps off bridge into Mississippi River to evade police officers

  22-05-2025 15:11
  
  St. Louis County police said the man was taken into custody on the bank of the Mississippi River.
  
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• AT&T and Verizon offer free services, charging stations to St. Louis tornado victims

  22-05-2025 13:12
  
  AT&T and Verizon are stepping in to help residents stay connected following the deadly tornado in St. Louis.
  
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• St. Louis storm recovery: Where to get help and how to give back

  22-05-2025 12:05
  
  5 On Your Side has also compiled a list of resources for the victims impacted by Friday afternoon's storm and ways you can help them.
  
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• Missing 98-year-old man found safe

  22-05-2025 10:43
  
  Police said the 98-year-old man was found safe by a family member.
  
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• Shooter at large after 2 critically injured in north St. Louis, police say

  22-05-2025 08:10
  
  Police said the suspect shot at a vehicle holding three people near the intersection of Marcus and Ashland avenues.
  
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• St. Louis Public Library temporarily closes 2 branches after extensive tornado damage

  22-05-2025 08:04
  
  No library customers or staff were injured during Friday’s storms, the St. Louis Public Library said.
  
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• As a tornado with 152 mph winds approached St. Louis, no one was there to push the warning button

  22-05-2025 03:51
  
  “We have systemic failure across so many systems here,” Spencer said.“We have a robust team that is unified in fixing this.”
  
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