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Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Bringing more crime-fighting tools to the metro east will be the focus of an event later Wednesday morning in East St. Louis. This comes as the Major Case Squad is currently investigating two murder cases in the metro east.The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center is where multiple high-ranking officials including the director of the Illinois State Police, Brendan Kelly, are set to appear in a matter of hours to announce that more resources are coming to this area to try and reduce crime. The announcement is certainly timely after the violence just Tuesday in the metro east. There are also new developments Wednesday morning in one of those Major Case Squad investigations.The Major Case Squad released an image of someone they are calling a person of interest in connection with the murder that happened early Tuesday morning at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee MetroLink Station. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson Our Bommmarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was fl...

Heat Advisory issued Wednesday through Friday evening, temps push near 100 through week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Heat remains our main focus. We start the mornings warm, in the 70s to around 80 in metro St. Louis, and we heat up quickly. Afternoon top temperatures will push well into the 90s and close to 100 the rest of the week. Factor in the humidity and afternoon heat indices go to 105 plus. A Heat Advisory has been issued Wednesday through Friday evening. Drink plenty of water. Stay in an air-conditioned space and out of the sun during peak heating hours, Noon to 5:00 p.m. Take extra precautions if you work outside.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here This Wednesday, we are waking up to scattered showers and storms. The chance for scattered rain activity will hang around through the day. The clouds associated with that activity may help to keep highs Wednesday “only” in the mid 90s, still very hot. pot showers could hang around into early Thursday as well. So may see a good downpour, while others see nothing ...

University City High School hosting July flood anniversary commemoration today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - It was one year ago today, when heavy rain flooded much of university City and other areas.A flood task force, created after the flood, is hosting a commemoration ceremony Wednesday night. The program will feature flood victims, scientists, and officials from government and MSD. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson They'll discuss what has been done to reduce future flood dangers. It's at 7:00 p.m. at University City High School.

One year later: Historic flooding slams the St. Louis region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday marks one year since historic flash flooding slammed the St. Louis region, a catastrophe fueled by torrential rainfall and described by regional weather experts as a "one in one-thousand year" occurrence. Two people died from flooding impacts, more than 100 people were rescued at various stages of flash flooding and thousands of homes suffered some degree of flood damage. Some parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area reported more than a foot of rainfall on July 26, 2022. The National Weather Service tracked nearly 13 inches in St. Peters, and around one foot of rain in Clayton and University City. In St. Louis City, the day marked a new record for daily rainfall, reaching 7.8 inches and breaking a record that stood more than 100 years. In recognition of the historic flooding's one-year anniversary, a task force consisting of University City and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District officials will gather Wednesday to discuss what's being done now to prevent fut...

ACLU of Missouri sues over gender-affirming health care ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Lambda legal, the ACLU of Missouri, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, have filed a lawsuit to block the gender-affirming health care ban for minors in the state. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings The ban is set to take effect on August 28. The challenge was filed in Cole County Circuit Court on behalf of three families, medical providers, and PFLAG National, and GLMA.

Green Park Lutheran School opening new playground this evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. - Green Park Lutheran School is opening a new playground Wednesday.School officials say it features state-of-the-art equipment and interactive elements to stimulate students socialization and imagination. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings Students, parents, and community members are welcome to attend.

America's Center hosting 'North American Youth Congress' event Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 33,000 young adults are in St. Louis Wednesday for the 'North American Youth Congress.'The United Pentecostal Church is hosting the event at America's Center in downtown St. Louis. It's one of the largest Christian youth events in North America. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson There are worship and preaching sessions and on Friday, a service project to pack 3,000 disaster relief supply kits.

ADA's 33rd anniversary party happening today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday is the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.The ADA bans discrimination in employment, education, and access to transportation in places of business that serve the public. The group 'Paraquad' is hosting a party celebrating the ADA. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings It's at 5:30 p.m. at Paraquad's 'Orthwein Center' on Berthold Avenue.

'Summer Vet Fest' and 'Pact Act' events happening today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - August will mark one year since the 'Pact Act' was signed into law. The bill expands VA healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans and their survivors.However, according to VA Secretary Dennis McDonough, there are some veterans who still haven't received the new benefits. So the Veterans Benefits Administration and St. Louis Healthcare System are hosting the 'Summer Vet Fest' Wednesday. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings The goal is to let veterans and their families know what benefits they can get, including toxic exposure screenings, women veteran programs, and homeless veteran programs.It's Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the VBA offices on Page Avenue. They also want to remind veterans to file their 'Pact Act' claim before August 9.

Creve Coeur McDonald's hosting 'Coffee with a cop' event today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:44 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - You can share a coffee with a cop Wednesday at the McDonald's in Creve Coeur. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson Officers will be there from 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. They want to break down barriers between police and citizens by getting to know them, answering questions, and giving residents a chance to voice their concerns.