Jon-Paul Wheatley creates intricately designed footballs that sell for hundreds of US dollars. And instead of them being untouchable collector’s items, he wants to see his customers go outside and enjoy kicking the balls around in the mud. “I hate the idea of making balls to sit on the shelf,” the UK native says. What … Read more
Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity, and policing reform. The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to address the issues that contributed to the police shooting death … Read more
Rep. Cori Bush loses congressional primary, 2nd progressive “Squad” member to lose reelection – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri was defeated in the state’s Democratic primary Tuesday by St. Louis prosecutor Wesley Bell. Bush is the second member of the progressive Democratic congressional group known as the Squad to lose … Read more
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost her reelection bid Tuesday to primary challenger Wesley Bell, a St. Louis County prosecutor, the Associated Press projected, becoming the second member of the progressive congressional group known as “The Squad” to lose her seat. When Bush was elected in 2020, she became the first Black woman to … Read more
The Poisonous Wife – CBS News Watch CBS News A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On … Read more
After serving 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, Sandra Hemme is finally free. Her release marks the end of a long and painful chapter in American judicial history, highlighting significant flaws in the justice system. Sandra Hemme’s ordeal began just days after she was released from a psychiatric hospital, where … Read more
An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meats sliced at deli counters, which sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking upward of $25,000 for injuries and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical … Read more
A Missouri woman who spent more than 43 years in prison for a murder her attorneys argue was committed by a now-discredited police officer could soon be released after a judge overturned the conviction. If released, Sandra Hemme’s prison term will mark the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, her attorneys … Read more
Sole Survivor – CBS News Watch CBS News A young girl plays dead to live through a shooting that destroyed her family — and describes her remarkable story of survival. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more
St. Charles, Missouri — Democrat Lucas Kunce is trying to pin reproductive care restrictions on Sen. Josh Hawley, betting it will boost his chances of unseating the Republican incumbent in November. In a recent ad campaign, Kunce accuses Hawley of jeopardizing reproductive care, including in vitro fertilization. Staring straight into the camera, with tears in her … Read more
