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St. Louis riverfront encampment will be disbanded Friday  

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis is offering housing, transportation, and additional resources to those living in a tent community along the Mississippi River in the Laclede’s Landing area.As of Tuesday, a city spokesperson said 14 individuals had accepted the help being offered. Last week, notices were posted that the camp would be disbanded on March 10.A spokesperson for the city said that the St. Louis Department of Human Services is committed to making sure that all families in the city who don't have homes or whose homes are unstable have options for permanent and supportive housing, as well as services to help them with any other needs.“It’s time,” said Gretchen Menges, owner of Advantes Group. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter Her company is heavily invested in the Laclede’s Landing area. Menges said the tent encampment has been a haven for drug use and a source of crime.“The situation that they were living in was not safe or humane...

Armory adds security cameras, fence to east parking lot in light of break-ins

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Armory is adding security measures to one of its lots after being hit with car break-ins since it opened. The most recent incident happened at the neighboring Goodwill parking lot.The historic landmark was built in 1938. The Armory is St. Louis's biggest indoor entertainment venue, and guests are encouraged to let their inner child out."There are a bunch of incredible games; you kind of feel like you're outside and inside at the same time," said Jake Miller, president of Brick & Beverage Group. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter However, the business has become a victim of car break-ins. In addition to having armed off-duty police doing nightly patrols, they're adding a fence to their east lot and security cameras."It takes an image of the car going in, and an image of the car going out," Miller said. "But in addition, one of the cameras scans the license plates specifically, so that you can index a specific vehicle and y...

'Package' serial killer admits to 1990 St. Louis-area slaying

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A prisoner who has been behind bars for decades for a St. Louis-area killing has pleaded guilty to one of four other deaths he has been linked to by prosecutors.Gary Muehlberg, 73, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison Monday in the 1990 death of 21-year-old Sandy Little, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.Prosecutors said in September that Muehlberg had confessed to killing Little and three other women in 1990. The confessions came after prosecutors promised not to seek the death penalty.He has served 28 years of a life sentence for the 1993 killing of Kenneth Atchison, of St. Louis County. Prosecutors said he killed Atchison for $6,000 and put his body in a plywood box in Muehlberg's Bel-Ridge basement. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter Little's body was found in an abandoned box off Interstate 70 in O'Fallon five months after she disappeared in September 1990.Muehlbe...

Election results: St. Louis City primary

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- For the first time ever, city voters will begin the process for choosing board of aldermen members under a 14-ward makeup. The number of city wards has been reduced from 28.A total of 40 candidates are on the ballot Tuesday in the different wards. Only two people are running unopposed.City voters will again use what’s called ‘approval-style voting.’ That means voters can cast ballots for as many people as they want to, and the top two vote getters in each ward race will move on to the general election on April 4.Why are all the wards not listed here? The top two candidates will be on the April ballot. If there are two or fewer candidates running, then they will automatically advance to the next ballot.

'Farmer Wants A Wife's' second season airs on FOX 2 tonight

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Four farmers search for someone to love starting Wednesday night on FOX 2.Farmer Wants a Wife is hosted by Jennifer Nettles, and stars four hard-working men looking for that special someone. Landon, Ryan, Hunter, and Allen put their names in the hat. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal The show takes the four men out of their comfort zone as they try to court women from the city. FOX 2's Margie Ellisor and Ty Hawkins introduced the public to the four farmers Wednesday.

Town hall rally for public education at Vashon High School happening today

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several education advocacy groups are holding a town hall meeting today. That includes a retired St. Louis Public Schools teacher and a member of the St. Louis Public Schools' Board of Education.They'll go over concerns in education, how to improve school safety, adding mental health programs, and answer questions from the public. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter The town hall rally is Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Vashon High School auditorium.

Redistricting open house happening today at Ritenour High School

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Ritenour School District is holding an open house to discuss how to redraw its elementary and middle school boundaries.They say it's to address students' educational needs. School leaders will present three different models and want community feedback. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal The open house is Wednesday night from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ritenour High School auditorium.

Concessions hiring event happening today at Busch Stadium

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Concession workers are needed at Busch Stadium.Delaware North Sport Service is holding a hiring event for part-time game day positions. Employees can earn between $20 and $30 an hour after tips. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter The hiring event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Busch Stadium. If you want to learn more, head to Cardinals.com/workatbusch.

Women In Construction Expo happening Wednesday afternoon

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Women only make up 10% of the construction workforce. That's the highest it's ever been.Now construction companies want to get more women involved in the business. They're holding a career fair Wednesday afternoon at the Teamsters Local 682 Union Hall. That's located at 5730 Elizabeth Avenue in southwest St. Louis. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal The expo will offer job and training opportunities. It starts at 1:00 p.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m.

Managing travel concerns after 2 Americans killed in Mexico

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Government officials are warning Americans that traveling to certain parts of Mexico is still too risky. This after a road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery ended with two American’s dead and two others found alive near the U.S.-Mexico border.“We do also remind Americans about the existing travel guidance when it comes to this particular part of Mexico. The travel advisory for Tamaulipas state remains at Level 4-Do Not Travel,” said Ned Price, a State Department spokesman. “We encourage Americans to heed that. Heed that advice."Price’s comments come after four U.S. citizens were kidnapped by gunmen on Friday while traveling to the border city of Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas.“We ensure safety as much as we can, but we always stress to exercise caution wherever you go,” said Abbey Meyer, co-owner of Sky High Travel. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter Meyer says incidents like this always draw questions and concerns f...