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St. Louis prosecutor killed in south county crash

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A deadly crash on Interstate 270 in south county is hitting close to home for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. The Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed that the person killed in the crash is 32-year-old James Heitman. It's understood that Heitman was one of the remaining prosecutors in Kim Gardner's office under the General Felonies Unit.Traffic is flowing smoothly now, but it was a much different scene for hours Wednesday afternoon into the night.The crash happened on southbound I-270 south of Tesson Ferry at 5:15 p.m. The Missouri Highway Patrol said four vehicles were involved in a chain reaction wreck as traffic was stopped on the interstate. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The patrol told FOX 2 that Hietma...

Ameren and Spectrum crews responding to utility pole crash

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are at the scene of a crash early Thursday morning.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene located on Lindbergh Boulevard just south of Queen Ann Drive, where the car crash into utility poles, knocking down several power lines. Crews from Ameren and Spectrum are at the scene working on the lines. St. Louis prosecutor killed in south county crash Traffic has been stopped in both directions of Lindbergh, and drivers are urged to take an alternate route.No word yet on the cause of the crash. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Non-emergency hotline becomes fully-automated today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's non-emergency hotline becomes fully automated, Thursday.SLMPD says this change will help remove non-urgent calls from the city's 911 communications Center that could interfere with emergencies. The automated system will direct callers to the appropriate city department. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes Non-emergency calls are intended for parking violations, crime tips, and other court related information. That number is 314-231-1212.Emergency calls will still be handled by 911 dispatch operators.

St. Charles woman killed in hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -  A St. Charles woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-70 eastbound near the Warrenton exit.The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, causing a long traffic backup. The Missouri Highway Patrol said 36-year-old Tabatha Knichel walked into the path of an 18-wheeler from the right shoulder of the interstate. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes The truck driver failed to stop.

Man charged with killing 4 people in February crash due in court today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The man charged with killing four people and injuring four others in a crash in February has a court date Thursday. St. Louis prosecutor killed in south county crash Cedric Dixon faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter and other charges. He was driving with a revoked license when the crash happened at Grand and Forest Park Avenue.

Delmar Loop Trolley offering rides to 'Twilight Thursday' concerts this month

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri History Museum is hosting its 'Twilight Thursday' concerts in Forest Park every Thursday this month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The Delmar Loop Trolley is offering a unique way to get there. If you go, you can park your car at the Loop Trolley Facility, and ride to the park. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes The trolley will stop giving rides at 6:45 p.m. They'll leave the park at 8:15 p.m., and stop service for the night.

Eureka Fire Department hosting blood drive today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - The Eureka Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive Thursday.It'll go from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the fire station. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes Go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code 'battle of the badges' to schedule an appointment.

'Tee It Up' Golf tournament & auction taking place tonight

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The largest disabilities service provider in Missouri is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser.Easter-seals midwest is hosting its annual 'Tee It Up' event at TopGolf in Chesterfield Thursday night from 5:00 to 9:00. You can join in teams of six or play individually. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes It's $1,000to sign up as a team and $175 to play by yourself. All money goes to support kids and adults with disabilities across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.

Alzheimer's Association hosting 'Evening with The Experts' tonight

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - According to the Alzheimer's Association, people of color are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease.African-Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's. Hispanics are one and a half times more likely. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes To help people better understand the link between race and dementia , the Alzheimer's association is holding an 'Evening with The Experts.' Three researchers from Washington University will lead the discussion.It's Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at the St. Louis Community College Forest Park Student Center.

Chelsea Handler, who is closing out Denver’s SeriesFest at Red Rocks, talks about her Little Big Bitch tour, books and workouts

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:14:26 GMT

In her roles as a stand-up comic, talk-show host or documentary series guide (not to mention podcaster and best-selling author), Chelsea Handler has been to Moscow, Mumbai and Cartagena, and has tested material in Nashville, Tenn., and Irvine, Calif.  Last weekend, she was onstage at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the starry 90th birthday celebration of fellow cannabis fan Willie Nelson.But when the peripatetic Handler brings her Little Big Bitch tour to Red Rocks on May 10 for the SeriesFest Night of Comedy closer, it’ll be the first time she will play — let alone visit — the iconic amphitheater.“I have a lot of people coming to that show, a lot of family coming. My sister, she’s bringing a bunch of her sorority sisters. A lot of friends from L.A. are coming out,” Handler said during a recent phone conversation.But it won’t be a first for SeriesFest. Set to mark its ninth season, the unique Denver-based gathering celebrating episodic storytelling began its annual Red Rocks eve...