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New procedures at Alton High School, board discussing new disciplinary acts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - The Alton School Board meets for the first time Thursday morning since multiple fights last week at Alton High School led to changes at the school. The school board will hold a special meeting at Alton City Hall at 7:30 a.m. The district Superintendent Kristie Baumgartner told FOX 2 that the board is expected to discuss the fights from last Wednesday at the high school and there is a student disciplinary hearing on the agenda. However, Baumgartner says she does not expect any action to be taken at this particular meeting regarding the fights.Students returned to Alton High School Wednesday for the first time since the brawls. In an email to parents this week, Baumgartner called the fights "inexcusable" and "unacceptable."Her email outlined several new procedures and measures which started at the high school yesterday. Among them, the implementation of what Baumgartner calls "concealed weapon detection systems." Three teens die after car crashes into a University City...

Fire set inside building where man was previously murdered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis firefighters put out four small fires in a vacant building in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis overnight.Someone set an old mattress, a pallet, and other materials on fire in four different areas of the building on south Grand Boulevard Near Meramec Street. That was just before 2:30 a.m. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning It's the same building where a 29-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday afternoon.

U.S. soccer player and fan to light Union Station wheel today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One lucky ticket holder to the U.S. Men's National Team vs. Uzbekistan match will be randomly selected to win an unforgettable experience.They'll join a U.S. player to light up the Union Station wheel in red, white, and blue Thursday night at sundown. To do so, they'll have to kick soccer balls into a goal. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning Downtown streetlight poles will also be lit red, white and blue. The U.S. vs. Uzbekistan match starts at 4:30 p.m.

Anheuser-Busch Biergarten hosting Kansas City Chiefs watch party tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The 2023 NFL regular season starts Thursday and the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten wants you to join them for the kickoff.They are hosting a watch party for the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Detroit Lions. Among their usual selections, they'll also be selling 16-ounce Budweiser and Bud Light fold-of-honor aluminum bottles. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home The watch party starts at 6:00 p.m.

Madison County Salvation Army celebrating 100 years today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - The Madison County Salvation Army is celebrating 100 years of caring in the community, and they want you to join them to celebrate.They are holding an open house at their facility in Granite City on East 23rd Street from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home There'll be refreshments, photos and articles from the past 100 years, plus information on current services and programs. And kids can enjoy the red kettle bounce house.

St. Louis County hosting open house on Manchester annexation ballot issue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County hosts its second open house Thursday night on the proposed Manchester annexation.The city of Manchester wants to annex a large area of unincorporated St. Louis County. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page opposes the plan. The issue will be on the November ballot. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning Locals can ask questions and learn how the change will affect them during the open house. The open house is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park.

Missouri officials discussing suicide prevention and youth mental health today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri officials will meet with local and national leaders to discuss suicide prevention and youth mental health on Thursday.It comes one year after the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline went into effect. Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Director Joseph Palm, and others will discuss how it's impacted Missourians. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home It starts at 11:00 a.m. A student-led pep rally and mental health information fair will be held afterward.

Delmar Loop Trolley back in action today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Delmar Loop Trolley is back in action starting Thursday.It had to be shut down for the construction of a tower on DeBalivier Avenue. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home It'll continue to operate Thursdays through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until October 29.

Call-A-Ride driver shortage rally taking place today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new disability organization plans a rally Thursday about Metro's Call-A-Ride driver shortage.A 22-year-old woman with a disability leads the group 'Transportation Matters.' She's leading a rally outside Metro's bus facility on South Brentwood Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning Metro decreased the Call-A-Ride service area in April because there were about 80 fewer drivers. They had to turn down 16,000 Call-A-Ride requests a month.Metro Transit says they've tried everything to recruit new drivers, including job fairs and $2,000 signing bonuses.

Hyundai anti-theft clinic happening this Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Hyundai is joining the St. Louis County Police Department and the Urban League of St. Louis to announce an anti-theft mobile clinic designed to increase vehicle security.It comes as many Hyundai vehicles are being broken into and stolen. The multi-day clinic will provide Hyundai owners with the latest anti-theft technology for free. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home It's this Saturday at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis' office on Jennings Station Road.