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Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools

6 days 8 hours ago
Advocates for victims of abuse at Missouri boarding schools are urging the state’s attorney general to launch an investigation, work with local prosecutors and take other steps aimed at stemming the tide of abuse. Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students.
JIM SALTER

Roku to stream Cardinals v. Red Sox game on Sunday

6 days 8 hours ago
Roku will carry Major League Baseball games on Sundays beginning this week. Viewers will be able to watch for free and not be required to use a Roku device. Roku secured multi-year rights for MLB Sunday Leadoff games beginning with the Boston Red Sox at the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The telecasts will be produced in collaboration with local broadcast teams. Viewers without a Roku device can stream the games on the Roku Channel app, which is free and available on Amazon Fire devices, Samsung TVs and Google TVs. It is also accessible via therokuchannel.com with no log-in required.
Associated Press

Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy's death

6 days 9 hours ago
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in [...]
Linda Cook

White Castle giving away burgers on National Slider Day

6 days 10 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- Want a free burger? White Castle is celebrating National Slider Day on May 15 by offering customers a free slider, with no purchase required. Customers can redeem this offer using a digital coupon from White Castle’s social media or by entering the code SLIDERDAY on the app. “We’re humbled to have always [...]
Joe Millitzer

Should Cardinals fans reconsider voting with their wallets?

6 days 15 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- How should fans express dissatisfaction with their teams? One of the most memorable examples occurred in the 1970s with the New Orleans Saints. The team was performing so poorly that frustrated fans began attending games with bags over their heads, derisively nicknaming the team "The 'Aints." This phenomenon illustrates the idea of [...]
Joe Millitzer

Car crashes into Des Peres nail salon, no injuries reported

6 days 16 hours ago
DES PERES, Mo. -- A car crashed into a nail salon in Des Peres, causing significant damage. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Nail Spa Salon located on Manchester Road. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Details about what led to the crash are currently unclear.
Joe Millitzer

Where the cicada broods are emerging in the US

6 days 16 hours ago
ST. PETERS, Mo. -- The familiar buzz of summer is back as cicadas have emerged in various locations, including St. Peters. Viewer-submitted photos show dozens of these insects on trees. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, [...]
Joe Millitzer

Teen killed, three others injured in north St. Louis County shooting

6 days 17 hours ago
RIVERVIEW, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police are investigating a shooting Sunday that left one teen dead and injured three others. The incident happened in the 10000 block of Toelle Lane at around 10 p.m. The victims are between 15 and 17-years-old. Police found four boys suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. Three of [...]
Joe Millitzer

Rain and some storms continue through Tuesday

6 days 18 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- Rain is moving back in after the nice Mother's Day weekend. Monday will see rain showers move in from the south through the morning. Showers with some rumbles of thunder are expected through the afternoon, highs in the low 70s. Showers and non-severe thunderstorms continue this evening and overnight. Wake up temperatures [...]
Angela Hutti

Parts of Missouri remain in drought despite recent rains

6 days 18 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- Parts of Missouri continue to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provided an update today on the state’s ongoing drought situation, which initially triggered an alert in May 2023. While there has been significant improvement since then, especially in Southeast Missouri, moderate drought conditions persist in [...]
Joe Millitzer

Jennifer Coolidge speaks at Washington University commencement on Monday

6 days 18 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- Washington University is celebrating its 163rd commencement today at Francis Olympic Field, starting at 9 a.m. It features Jennifer Coolidge, the award-winning actress known for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "The White Lotus," as the commencement speaker. Coolidge will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. Over 3,400 undergraduate [...]
Joe Millitzer