Released balloons causing power outages according to Ameren

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – From weddings to graduations, May is a season of celebrations.  Those special occasions are sometimes marked with balloon releases. An unintended consequence of letting go can be power outages. “Especially during graduation time, we will see somewhere … Continue reading

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Father charged after 11-year-old killed in accidental shooting

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Charges have been filed against a St. Louis County father after his 11-year-old son died Monday night in an accidental shooting. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting took place shortly before … Continue reading

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ER nurse, patient attacked at Mercy South Hospital; suspect charged

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Jefferson County woman appeared in court Tuesday morning to face charges for allegedly attacking a nurse and patient at Mercy South Hospital last week. According to the St. Louis County Police Department’s probable cause … Continue reading

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Missouri family, two Oklahoma teens among 8 killed in Franklin County crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) said Monday that eight people were killed in a crash Sunday evening near U.S Highway 169 in Franklin County. Two cars, a GMC Yukon XL and a Subaru Legacy, were driving … Continue reading

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11-year-old boy killed in shooting in STL: Police

ST. LOUIS – An 11-year-old boy died from gunshot injuries in a shooting that happened in St. Louis tonight. The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) was alerted to the shooting, which happened just before 8:20 p.m. in the 1800 … Continue reading

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St. Louis FD identifies firefighter killed in crash

Editor’s note: Video is from a prior story. ST. LOUIS – Fire departments in the region are offering condolences after an off-duty St. Louis firefighter died in a crash over the weekend. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Measles warning: Infected person visits St. Louis Aquarium, eatery

ST. LOUIS — State health officials have issued a warning after a person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30. The infected individual, an adult from out of state, was at the aquarium between 1 and 6 … Continue reading

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Slipped away: Blues lose playoff series to Jets in double overtime

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Adam Lowry scored on a tipped shot 16:10 into the second overtime and the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday night to advance to the second round of the NHL … Continue reading

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Missouri students advocate for statewide science fair

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group of students showed off their year-long research projects in the Missouri rotunda this week, but they said they would rather be showing off their efforts at the Missouri Science Fair. The only problem is … Continue reading

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Highway Patrol: 32 injured in shuttle bus crash near Hermann, Missouri

HERMANN, Mo. – Thirty-two people were hurt when a shuttle bus carrying dozens crashed Saturday morning near Hermann, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Hermann Volunteer Fire Department reports the bus was carrying at least 41 people. … Continue reading

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