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Delayed 911 response explained after St. Louis woman's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Public safety leaders with the City of St. Louis explained the roles of their 911 systems, dispatch operations and emergency response times after severe storms over the weekend left one woman dead and thousands without power for days. Intense storms rolled through the St. Louis region on Saturday afternoon, packing lightning, heavy rain, hail and gusts as high as 70 mph in Missouri and Illinois. The storms left many St. Louis residents concerned about response times. One woman died as a tree fell onto her on Chouteau Avenue in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood while waiting out the storms in her car. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Mike Richardson, Battalion Fire Chief of the St. Louis Fire Department, says the department first learned about the situation from an EMS rollover call. These kind of calls happen If EMS doesn't pick up in a minute and half. Richardson said, in these cases, a 911 dispatcher is unable to answer...

Scattered severe storms expected east of St. Louis Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There is a level 2 (out of 5) risk for a few strong to severe storms today, especially in Illinois this afternoon. It will be another hot and humid day with highs well into the 90s. We will be watching satellite and radar trends closely starting around midday today as spotty to scattered thunderstorms will develop very near the Mississippi River. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A gradual increase to scattered coverage will take place with afternoon and the focus for storms will drift more eastward into southern Illinois. While I cannot rule out a strong storm or two west of St. Louis, the lion's share of the data suggests storms will form very near the metro by early this afternoon and then shift east.This will put the focus for most, if not all, of the strong to severe concerns into Illinois after about 4pm. The severe weather threat for the St. Louis area should wrap up before sunset.The main concern will be isolated pockets of 50 to 60 mph winds...

Adam Wainwright lands on IL, vows setback is 'not the end'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After three consecutive starts that led to brutal blowout losses, St. Louis Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright has been placed on the injured list once again in his sendoff season. The 41-year-old Wainwright heads to the injured list shortly after his July 4th road start against the Miami Marlins, one in which he allowed seven runs (four earned) over 3.1 innings before the Cardinals eventually lost 15-2. Five days before that, Wainwright couldn't navigate past the second inning against the Houston Astros in an eventual 14-0 loss. Another five days before that, Wainwright struggled in a highly-anticipated London matchup against the Chicago Cubs and allowed a season-high seven earned runs over three innings. Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program to launch soon Wainwright and Cardinals manager Oli Marmol hinted an IL stint was coming after Tuesday's loss, and St. Louis made it official on Wednesday. The 18-year veteran says he has been dealing with shoulder disc...

Man accused of domestic assault, child endangerment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police and prosecutors say a Hazelwood man struck his partner and then prevented her from leaving their home with their two children.According to a report filed by the Hazelwood Police Department, the incident occurred June 18 in the 700 block of Riderwood Drive.Police claim Brandon Jones, 35, and his partner were arguing in the home when Jones pushed her into a corner and hit her. She attempted to leave the residence with their two children, ages two and three, when Jones told her she wasn't allowed to leave.The woman walked out the home with their children and Jones chased after her, police say. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings Jones grabbed the woman by her her and limbs and dragged her back into the home while yelling at her. Jones took the children and left them in the street unattended.The woman got her car keys and tried to leave again, but Jones chased her back inside and attempted to lock her in the home. The children were still in t...

104-year-old St. Louis woman shares her secret to a lasting marriage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Blondie Ott celebrated her 104th birthday on July 4, 2023. What's her secret to living a long life? "The good Lord took care of me. I've just been blessed," said Ott.Ott has a sister who was also born on the fourth of July. She liked sharing a birthday with her sibling.She went to Normandy High School and ended up going to business school from there. That is where she met the man who would become her husband. They were married for 50 years. Ott jokes that the secret to a lasting marriage it to, "Live long, that's all." Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program to launch soon How did she get the name "Blondie"? Ott explains that she was named Hortense but her husband didn't like it. So he just started calling her Blondie when she was 16-years-old and the name stuck.The couple ran a nursery for 35-years in the St. Louis area. Ott worked in the garden and also enjoyed dancing. We're wishing her a very happy birthday.

Doobie Brothers to perform at Illinois State Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - The Doobie Brothers will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand.An Illinois State Fair news release announced that the rock band will perform on Aug. 12.For more than 50 years, the Doobie Brothers have been delivering roots-based guitar-driven rock and roll, which recently earned them an induction into the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.“It is not often we get an opportunity to have a band that has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame play at the Illinois State Fair,” said Illinois State Manager Rebecca Clark. “The Doobie Brothers transcend generations making this a show for all fairgoers.” Illinois State Fair box office opens Thursday Tickets for the Doobie Brothers will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Illinois State Fair Box Office or on Ticketmaster.More information on the Illinois State Fair is available on its website.

University of Missouri study shows support increases breastfeeding rates for moms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - While it may take a village to raise a child, that same effort can help increase successful breastfeeding rates for moms, according to a new study.The study at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is helping researchers understand factors that influence new moms.Karry Weston, a doctoral student at the MU Sinclair School of Nursing, interviewed 18 women in Missouri who chose to breastfeed their babies about what helped them make the decision.The women live in rural Missouri, where breastfeeding is less common, according to the study. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings Grant funding from the National Institutes of Health helped pay for the study.The study found when the women were educated about the benefits of breastfeeding and also had support of family, friends, or co-workers who also chose to breastfeed as moms, the stigma surrounding breastfeeding declined.“There was one woman in particular who was from a very rural area and she tol...

Colorado places mental health facility on second serious designation in 6 months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

State regulators have again flagged concerns inside a Colorado mental health facility north of Denver.Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health has received its second “immediate jeopardy” designation, the state’s most serious for a mental health hospital.In April, state inspectors moved in on Johnstown Heights after complaints about the facility prompted a visit. Their recent report cites the facility’s failure to keep patients safe.The inspection details an incident where multiple employees, including senior-level managers, carried a patient out of the facility by her arms and legs and dumped her into the parking lot. That patient was being treated because of suicide threats.The most recent findings follow other disturbing accusations regarding patient care by former employees.Related ArticlesHealth | Denver-area hospitals expand mental health and addiction treatment, but “we just need more” Health | Finalized DPS safety pla...

Folsom finale: Dead and Company says goodbye to Boulder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

Under the cover of a dark gray July sky, more than 30,000 fans of Dead and Company gathered Monday at Folsom Field to say goodbye to the last remaining vestiges of the legendary rock band.Dead and Company, a continuation of the iconic Grateful Dead, has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of rock, folk and psychedelic improvisations since their formation in 2015. Comprising original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane, and Jeff Chimenti, the band has carried forward the spirit and musical ethos of the Dead, enchanting old and new fans alike.After two nights at the football field, guests of the July 3 show looked a bit disheveled and rather disgruntled as they filed into the venue, but as soon as the opening notes to the first song started playing, all bets were off. This night was to be the third and final evening of the tour’s Boulder leg, and fans wanted to soak in every single moment.“I can’t believe this...

Fireworks-related air pollution reaches dangerous levels in Los Angeles area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:47 GMT

Air pollution reached dangerous levels in the Los Angeles area Wednesday as fireworks smoke lingered across the region.The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an air quality alert for L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties where particulate matter (PM2.5) readings soared into the mid-200s in some locations.Short-term pollution levels, especially in Southern California’s Inland Empire, were among the worst in the world Wednesday, even topping China and India.A map showing air pollution levels in the Los Angeles area. July 5, 2023. (South Coast AQMD)The alert extends through Wednesday evening.“Breathing of fine particulate matter can lead to a wide variety of cardiovascular and respiratory health effects such as heart attacks, asthma aggravation, decreased lung function, coughing, or difficulty breathing and may lead to premature death in people with heart or lung disease,” South Coast AQMD said in its advisory.Pollution levels between 101 and 150 are consi...