St. Louis protest highlights concerns over federal cuts affecting Black workers

ST. LOUIS - Around 40 demonstrators gathered Friday morning outside the Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis as part of a national movement organized by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists against federal workforce cuts. The St. Louis protest was part of a National Day of Action aimed at raising awareness about the impact [...]

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What’s the forecast for Easter this weekend?

ST. LOUIS - This weekend is a holiday weekend for many as Easter nears on Sunday, and potential weather may put a damper on those outdoor Easter egg hunts and activities. A Flood Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday evening as much of the viewing area is expecting a few inches of rainfall [...]

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Report: St. Louis among Top 10 US metros with highest STD rates

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis metropolitan area ranks among the nation's Top 10 for highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases, according to a new report. The report, released in January by health care research organization Innerbody, analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify the top 100 U.S. metros with [...]

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Death Clock AI app predicts lifespan with AI-powered questions

ST. LOUIS - A new app called Death Clock AI is gaining attention for its ability to predict users' death dates using artificial intelligence. The app, which is free to download, analyzes users' life choices through a series of 29 multiple-choice questions to estimate their lifespan down to the exact day, month, and year. "Diet, [...]

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Missouri reports first measles case of the year

TANEY COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed the state's first case of measles in 2025 on Friday. According to a release, a child who was "associated with recent international travel" tested positive for the illness in Taney County, which is near the Branson area. The vaccination status of the [...]

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Missouri’s ‘Show Me Green’ sales tax holiday begins this weekend – What to know

MISSOURI - This weekend marks the start of Missouri's Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, giving residents a chance to save money on energy-efficient appliance upgrades. From April 19-25, shoppers won't have to pay a state sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances for up to $1,500 per item. ENERGY STAR-certified appliances meet energy efficiency [...]

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This is the St. Louis Blues’ first-round playoff schedule

WINNIPEG - The St. Louis Blues open up their 2025 playoff run on Saturday with a best-of-seven series against the President's Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets. The series will consist of at least two games each in Winnipeg and St. Louis. This is the St. Louis Blues' first-round schedule... Game 1 Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m. [...]

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Man found dead in south St. Louis, police investigating

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating after a man was found dead Friday morning in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), authorities received a call for the death around 6:45 a.m. on the 2100 block of Wyoming Street in south St. Louis' Benton Park neighborhood. Restraining order filed against [...]

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Ex-McCluer North coach shot dead after attempting to hijack plane in Belize

ST. LOUIS - A former McCluer North Football Coach was left dead Thursday after attempting to hijack a small plane in Belize. According to officials, Akinyela Taylor, 49, attempted to hijack an airplane Thursday that was flying from a small town near Belize's border to the popular tourist destination San Pedro, Mexico. The plane was [...]

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Warm and breezy Friday gives way to evening storms, heavy Easter weekend rain

ST. LOUIS - We are heading into a holiday weekend for many, but please be weather aware this weekend. A mild start and warm day Friday, with high temperatures in the 80s. We are dry through the mid-afternoon hours. After 3 p.m., a slow-moving and ultimately stalling cold front will arrive. Rain and thunderstorms, some [...]

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