St. Louis teacher accused of shoving student

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Charges were filed Tuesday against 33-year-old Peter J. Sheppard. Police say the female student was shoved in a classroom at Gateway STEM High School, a magnet school that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and ...

Mules infielder signs with Cardinals

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

St. Louis Cardinals 1st round pick pitcher Rob Kaminsky. UPI/Bill Greenblatt The St. Louis Cardinals signed nine players including seven draft picks and two non-drafted free agents, which included the inking of one of their first round draft picks. 28th overall selection from St. Joseph's Regional High School in New Jersey, left-handed pitcher Rob Kaminsky was at Busch Stadium. Also ...

County library foundation offers award for teen

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Teens who work or volunteer at a county library branch may be eligible for a $1,000 award.The St. Louis County Library Foundation's annual Sidney Johnson Learning Award is in its fourth year. Eligible applicants are 12-18 years old, live in the library district, and have demonstrated outstanding service to the library. The application deadline is July 31.The winner receives $1,000 and an ...

Breakfast with Bernie Can the Spurs recover in Game 7

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

On this episode of Breakfast With Bernie, the Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz discusses the end of Game 6 of the NBA Finals and looks ahead to ...

Rally against crime in Bevo Mill neighborhood

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - On Wednesday night, south St. Louis residents living in the Bevo Mill neighborhood have a chance to discuss the recent crime in the area. The Bosnian Chamber of Commerce on 5039 Gravois, is hosting a crime prevention meeting at 6 p.m. The chamber's president says police officers will be attending the meeting. In the past 30 days, two convenience store clerks were shot ...

Witness to evil Priests diary of SLU exorcism

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Click here to read the diary . When Pat McGonigle's series on the history of the exorcism in St. Louis was airing last fall, he received a phone call from a woman that he can't ...

BLOG Pat recalls spooky phone call on Exorcist anniversary

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - I couldn't resist sharing an unforgettable phone call from a local woman last fall in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the movie 'The Exorcist.' It's a story from her past that she insists is true, we'll leave it up to you to decide. ...

Vatterott College told to pay woman $13 million

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri woman has won a $13 million judgment against Vatterott College in a lawsuit over advice she was given during enrollment at the ...

Missourinet Mornings Molina could be making history

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

I’m glad to be back after a few days off. Not really a restful, extended weekend, but I think I’m refreshed and ready to get back into the swing of things. Speaking of swings, how about Yadier Molina? He has a chance to be the first catcher in the NL to win a batting title since 1942! Shane Robinson, I don’t fault the Cardinals reserve for doing what he did, but trying to play ...

Missouri education officials recommend preschool tests

The Kansas City Star - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence ...

Tornado cleanup tab for St. Charles Co. $2.4M

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- The tornado that ripped through St. Charles County in late May, and flooding that has ravaged portions of the county, are proving ...

Untreated waste discharged at St. Louis

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A broken valve at a pump station is blamed for the discharge of untreated wastewater into the River des Peres in south St. Louis, then into the Mississippi ...

Cheating on MAP testing alleged in Camdenton

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) -- State education officials are investigating allegations of cheating on annual state testing given to students at Camdenton Middle ...

Haith adds former Drake coach to his bench

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Mark Phelps Mizzou Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced the hiring of former Drake University Head Coach Mark Phelps as an assistant coach.Phelps replaces Rick Carter who took the head job at Xavier. Phelps was fired after last season. Drake went 77-86 in five seasons. Phelps has 17 seasons of experience as both a head coach and assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level and three of ...

What went wrong for Wainwright

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Adam Wainwright adjusts his cap after giving up a back to back home run to Chicago Cubs. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Adam Wainwright admitted his mechanics were flawed in the first inning Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. After watching video of himself in the tunnel, he made corrections, but not before the damage was done in a 4-2 ...

Baserunner blunder costs Royals

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The Royals had three singles and a walk in the ninth inning, but were unable to score. David Lough got hung up in a rundown between home and third after failing to stop at third on a single by Alcides Escobar. While he barely made it back safely, Mike Moustakas to get tagged out at third as both runners were at the same base. The Royals failed to tie the game and lost 4-3 at Cleveland. The ...

Construction jobs unemployment both up in May

Missourinet - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The construction industry accounted for 3,600 of the 4,600 new jobs created in Missouri in May. But the Department of Economic Development says the jobless rate still went up a tenth of a percent from April's rate to 6.8%. Missouri's rate is eight-tenths of a percent below the national average, the ...

Shaky start odd finish for Cards

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Cards adjust Memphis rotation for Wacha Righty made first Class AAA start Tuesday since being returned and will be part of a modified six-man rotation to control his ...

Salmonella scare leads to pet food recall

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

(KSDK) -- Natura Pet is recalling multiple brands of dog and cat food and treats after a positive test for Salmonella. According to the FDA, the recall involves Innova, Evo, California Natural, Healthwise, Karma and Mother Nature dry food and treat Brands. No canned foods were affected. There have been no reported cases of illnesses. For more ...

Metro East home burns to ground overnight

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

East St. Louis, IL (KSDK) - Fire investigators continue to search for the cause off a blaze that gutted a vacant home on the extreme east end of East St. Louis early Wednesday. Firefighters from several metro east fire agencies responded to the fire at the unoccupied residence in the 1200 block of Imogene. A trailer home located nearby was occupied, but was not damaged in the blaze and the ...

Vacant home in Cahokia damaged by fire

News Channel 5 - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Cahokia, IL (KSDK) - Firefighters battled an overnight fire in Cahokia that left the house in ruins on the ground. The call came into fire officials around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home in the 100 block of Fourth Street, just west of the site of several other fires in vacant homes last month. No injuries reported and the exact cause for the blaze remains under ...

Outlaw items up for auction by Dallas company

Associated Press - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Officials with Heritage Auctions say Saturday's Legends of the Wild West Auction features a gun belt belonging to outlaw Jesse James. The auction will include more than 140 artifacts from the collection of the late Wilbur Zink of Springfield, ...