Here's how to fund the first domestic violence shelter coming to Franklin County - Saint Louis news - NewsLocker (2024)

One domestic violence survivor said, "Having the shelter locally gives an opportunity for a lot of women to have a safe life."

17-year-old shot, injured near Forest Park Saturday night

Police said she was "conscious and breathing," as of Saturday night.

Northbound I-55 near Litchfield reopened after crash involving hazardous materials

All lanes were reopened as of 6:05 p.m., Illinois State Police said.

'We are connecting with the community': Urban League kicks off 2024 'Grill to Glory' program

More than 250 churches within the St. Louis Metropolitan Area participate in the annual Urban League program.

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St. Louis officer suffers serious eye injury after attempting to arrest suspect, police say

Police said the girl grabbed the officer's flashlight from his duty belt and hit him in the face several times.

3 wounded, 1 in custody after Friday night St. Louis shooting

The shooting happened minutes before midnight. Police took a person into custody and seized a firearm.

Missouri has no laws prohibiting filming fights: Educators address concerns for students

5 On Your Side reporter Travis Cummings spoke with experts to analyze the severity and desensitization children are facing today.

Suspect in church kidnapping and assault breaks silence

Grace Kipendo and two other men are accused of holding a woman against her will at Mount of Olives Ministry in south St. Louis. He says that's not true.

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Branches of the St. Charles City-County Library possibly closing this summer

St. Charles board of trustees will vote yes, no or to postpone closing three medium-sized branches as early as June 30.

Huge crowds gather downtown for City Social; leaders say it's a glimpse of the transformation they're working to create

Mayor Tishaura Jones said just as it took time for the city to see a major population loss, it will take the same to bring people back.

House Speaker's policy director was 'nearly moved to tears' from the stories shared by St. Louis radioactive waste victims

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expires June 7 if Congress does not expand it.

Soap and bath products retailer opens franchise location in Metro East

The new store marks the husband-and-wife duo’s first in the St. Louis region, but they have “big plans” to open more locations, Erica Cage said.

Recent rainfall puts Missouri rivers at dangerous levels

Swift and muddy water has hidden dangers below the surface.

Man found shot to death in Wood River apartment complex parking lot

The Wood River police chief said the incident "appears to be an isolated event."

'It's eerie when you have to sit in a room with the person who murdered your husband': St. Louis police widow reacts to verdict, new heartache

Alexis Bohannon had to listen to guilty verdict without one of her biggest supporters at her side

Folds of Honor scholarship is setting 2 St. Louis County sisters up for success

Two St. Louis County sisters are among those who the scholarship is setting up for success.

Burglaries have 'plummeted' in south St. Louis district since arrest of man facing hundreds of theft charges, police say

Police said garage and storage unit burglaries have "plummeted" in the South Patrol Division's Second District since Gage Luttman's arrest.

St. Louis mayor announces re-election bid amid report the city has one of the worst population declines in the nation

Mayor Tishaura Jones said the problem is nothing new, though she said she has a plan to turn it around. Critics have questions.

University buys former grocery store site in Lafayette Square for $4M

The university operates seven total schools, including a dental school in St. Louis, the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, at 1500 Park Ave.

Riley Strain's parents accept his degree at University of Missouri graduation

More than 5,000 students, families, and friends gathered in the Mizzou Arena for the 2024 Spring commencement ceremony.

GOP fighting, 50-hour Democratic filibuster kill push to make amending Missouri Constitution harder

Missouri Republican lawmakers have failed to pass a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution.

Rainfall is way up in St. Louis this year, here's what that means for the region

We know it's been pretty wet so far this year, but the difference this year versus last is pretty striking.

12-year-old boy stuck by car, critically injured in south St. Louis

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said the boy was struck at about 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chippewa and Meramec.

City Social street festival organizers are ramping up security measures

City Social organizers call it the ultimate block party, as it marks to the kickoff to summer festivities. City police will be working overtime for the event.

Bowling Green High School graduation ceremony postponed following death of student

The superintendent announced Friday's graduation ceremony would be moved to Saturday after a member of the senior class died.

St. Charles City-County Library considers branch closures, here's how you can weigh in

The library board of trustees will share which branches may be on the chopping block Friday, and the public will have a chance to comment.

SLU School of Medicine honors future doctor from Jennings for community work

April Lewis is the first in her family to go to college and now will achieve her ultimate goal of being an OB-GYN.

Man sentenced in St. Louis County taxi driver's murder in 2022

Prosecutors said Trishawn Jones was the one who pulled the shooter while he and three other teens were robbing Dewight Price, a driver for St. Louis County Cab.

St. Louis mayor announces re-election bid amid report the city has worst population decline in the nation

Mayor Tishaura Jones said the problem is nothing new, though she said she has a plan to turn it around. Critics have questions.

Shooting inside north St. Louis gas station leaves man dead, child critically injured

Police said they are still searching for the shooter that left a man dead and a 6-year-old boy critically injured.