Missouri reports third-most Cyclospora cases in nation as outbreak slows
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri has the third-highest number of Cyclosporiasis cases in the country, more than a month after a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite. Cases still being reported. Nathan Koffarnus, an epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Health
Person shot, wounded in downtown Clayton Thursday morning
CLAYTON, Mo. — A shooting in Clayton left one person injured Thursday morning. Clayton police spokeswoman Jenny Schwartz said the shooting happened on South Brentwood Boulevard at Bonhomme Avenue at around 10 a.m. Schwartz said the victim was taken to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening. Video from..
One dead in Granite City fire
One person died in a house fire this (Thursday) morning in Granite City. The identity of that person has not yet been released pending the notification of family. The fire happened in the 2200 block of Johnson Road. The fire was discovered just after 4am as crews from Station 3...
Leaving Cats Outside in Cold Weather in Missouri: What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Many people assume a thick coat of fur is all a cat needs to survive a Missouri winter. That assumption is wrong, and it’s also legally risky. If you’re leaving a cat outside in cold weather in Missouri, you should know that state law doesn’t
One night only: Foo Fighters to open for AC/DC in St. Louis
AC/DC needed a new opening band for its concert next month at the Dome at America’s Center. It found a surprising replacement: Foo Fighters. The rock juggernauts will join forces for one night only in downtown St. Louis on Sept. 8 after the original opening act, the Pretty Reckless, could no longer perform.
This Old-Fashioned Missouri Soda Fountain Has Been Mixing Cherry Phosphates The Same Way For...
Some places change with every passing decade, swapping out their look to chase whatever feels new. Then there are the rare spots that simply keep doing what they have always done, and somehow that becomes the whole point. In one corner of St. Louis sits a soda fountain that opened...
SSM Health in Southern Illinois Expands Cardiology Services to Region
A cardiologist at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has introduced cardiac procedures commonly performed at St. Louis to Southern Illinois. Dr. Lincoln Shenje is now performing heart catherization as well as CT scans and ultrasound imaging at Good Samaritan in cooperation with St. Louis University Hospit
Making room for new neighbors
A stretch of vacant lots along Evans Avenue could look dramatically different in the coming years, with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis planning 40 new homes in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Most of the homes will be built on city-owned vacant lots along the south side of Evans Avenue between Pendleton...
You’ve got to hear about Zip Rzeppa’s latest endeavor: A speaker series full of...
Editor’s note: Because of his friendship with us, Zip Rzeppa would like to give STL Sports Page readers a discount on tickets to the speakers series so if you are interested, please email us at [email protected] to inquire. All St. Louisans of a certain age remember Zip Rzeppa and...
Venice City Council Passes Curfew Ordinance for Youth
The Venice City Council met on August 10 at its new time of 5:30 pm. The only lublic comment was from Eleanor Tyler who thanked the board for moving the meeting time to accomodate working residents. The building inspector reported issuing four occupancy permits and the health inspector wrote two citations for grass. Th

















