Clayton schools remain closed due to May 16 tornado

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The May 16 tornado that hit the St. Louis region is still delaying the reopening of two schools in Clayton. Announced by the Clayton School District, Captain Elementary and Wydown Middle have been closed ever since May 16, saying that they are unable to safely reopen.  Close Thanks for signing [...]

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STL unites to support tornado victims after disaster

ST. LOUIS - St. Louisans are putting in the hard work when it comes to aiding the community, following the devastating tornado that came to the area this month. In the aftermath of the event, the spirit of community shines brightly as volunteers came together to support those in need. "We're just here to bless [...]

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St. Louis nonprofit executive admits $2.3 million student meal fraud

ST. LOUIS – The owner of a St. Louis nonprofit appeared in federal court Tuesday and admitted defrauding the Missouri government of millions of dollars that were intended to be used to feed low-income Missouri children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said [...]

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Ex-tax preparer sentenced costs IRS $300K

ST. LOUIS - A former tax preparer was sentenced to five years of probation for preparing over 40 fraudulent tax returns for 13 clients, costing the IRS over $300,000. Attorneys say Shasherse Reed, 53, collected over $10,000 in fake expenses. “Reed made up businesses out of thin air and claimed tens of thousands of dollars [...]

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Lindbergh at Deer Creek closed for bridge replacement

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced that it will be closing Lindbergh at Deer Creek. The closure, impacting both directions, began today and is set to last until late July.  The department says its crew looks to replace the bridge, urging drivers to take alternate routes. Drivers heading north can enter [...]

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Contractors join forces to tackle tornado debris

ST. LOUIS – Since the devastating tornado struck, some of the biggest names in construction have come together to clean up storm debris and move forward in the recovery. Enter the Greater St. Louis Tornado Recovery Effort. “There's a lot going on,” Rick Moeckel, Clayco executive vice president, said. “This right here is the path. [...]

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Missouri Gov. Kehoe calls special session for projects

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Kheoe is calling back lawmakers for a special session that is aimed at various projects. One of the topics under discussion was the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Kehoe says he's working on a deal to keep both teams in Missouri. The governor also proposed [...]

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Mercy Chefs serves meals to those in need

ST. LOUIS - Volunteers from multiple states are joining local groups to help feed victims of the May 16 storms.  Mercy Chefs is delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to those in need at the Dream Center’s parking lot in north St. Louis.  On Tuesday, volunteers prepared around 1,200 meals for the lunch rush.  Close Thanks for [...]

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How many tornado-damaged St. Louis homes were uninsured?

ST. LOUIS - Nearly two weeks after an EF-3 tornado tore through St. Louis, a preliminary estimate suggests that many damaged homes and buildings may not have had insurance coverage. City officials initially reported around 5,000 homes and properties sustained damaged from the May 16 tornado, which primarily hit hard in westside and northside neighborhoods [...]

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Missouri Supreme Court has opened the door to abortions being halted again

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court opened the door Tuesday to abortions being halted again in a tumultuous legal saga after voters struck down the state’s abortion ban last November. The state’s top court ruled that a district judge applied the wrong standard in rulings in December and February that allowed abortions [...]

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