STL shelter closed due to roof leak, residents relocated

ST. LOUIS - One St. Louis shelter that is sheltering residents impacted by Friday's severe weather will be closed tonight, citing an apparent roof leak. The Grace United Methodist Church shared the announcement tonight following the St. Louis region experiencing unprecedented conditions once again. It is likely that last week's storm worsened the roof's condition. [...]

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Storm damages Urban League, but agency continues to help

ST. LOUIS - The sound of generators humming could be heard outside the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis on Monday.  Friday’s deadly tornado left the agency without power and with extensive damage. Even with the challenges, the agency has provided relief in several ways. “We will work through this,” said Michael McMillan, the agency’s [...]

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Gov. Kehoe to decide on 60+ bills from Missouri legislature

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has dozens of decisions waiting for him as the Legislature sent him more than 60 individual items throughout this year's session. Many of the bills are omnibus legislation, with several other bills stacked together into one. While Kehoe's office said it was thoroughly review all legislation sent [...]

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St. Louis residents cope with roofless homes after storm

ST. LOUIS - There used to be a roof here over this kitchen here in this house in the greater Ville neighborhood.  Today they’re trying to put up a tarp and save their belongings before more rain hits St. Louis. “She said, ‘Mom, your roof is gone,” said Joy Ming Sulaimon.  “I said, ‘Yeah, a [...]

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STL rallies for relief: Diamond Diva Foundation, others lead tornado recovery efforts

ST. LOUIS - When disaster strikes, St. Louis shows up. Walmart and the Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation joined hundreds of volunteers Monday, collecting and delivering emergency supplies to families who've  lost everything. Devastation stretches for  blocks across north St. Louis, with homes shredded, trees snapped in half and families displaced after Friday’s storms and tornadoes. [...]

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Tornado impact leaves North City residents in the darkness

ST. LOUIS - “People are just shell-shocked. It’s like a war zone,” said Richard Ashley, the Pastor of St. Philips Evangelical Lutheran Church. Residents of North City are coming to terms with reality, following the devastating tornado that struck St. Louis on Friday.  Many in the area are without power, along with other resources. Ameren [...]

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Bravery, survival and loss following tornado in north St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – Surrounded by destruction, Wayne Mason Sr. recalls hunkering down in his apartment on Bayard Avenue last Friday afternoon with his 21-year-old daughter as the tornado tore through. “It was just real traumatic and then when it was over, I just started banging on people’s doors, making sure they were ok,” Mason said. [...]

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‘There was a failure’: Mayor Spencer gives update on tornado sirens

ST. LOUIS - Mayor Cara Spencer held a press conference Monday in the aftermath of last week's tornado that killed over five individuals, as well as injured many. In the aftermath of the storm, many reported not hearing any sirens in their respective areas. Spencer, however, said the tornado warning was issued Friday around 2:34 [...]

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How many are still without power in St. Louis?

ST. LOUIS -- Ameren crews from Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma have been working alongside Missouri-based crews to help restore power to those impacted by Friday's storm. According to Ameren, 76% of customers have had their power restored since Friday's severe weather. Ameren said their crews encountered 300 broken poles, extensive tree damage, blocked roadways, [...]

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Belleville man charged with shooting Fairview Heights officers

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – A Belleville, Illinois, man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting three Fairview Heights police officers over the weekend. According to a statement from the Illinois State Police, the shooting happened Saturday, May 17, along Potomac Drive. Three officers had responded to a report of a suspicious person in [...]

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