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DEC urges drivers 'give turtles a 'brake'' on world turtle day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On World Turtle Day, which happens to be Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Conservation is asking drivers to "give turtles a brake," as thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers. Turtles nest in May and June, and drivers may be unaware of turtles on the road seeking new nesting areas. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you find an injured turtle, the DEC says a licensed wildlife rehabilitator may be able to assist. The DEC also reminds people not to take turtles home, as all native turtles are protected by law and cannot be kept without a DEC permit.If drivers are able, they are encouraged to slow down to avoid hitting turtles, and if they can, safely move the turtle to the shoulder on the side of the road in the direction it was facing. Drivers are also advised to not pick up turtles by their tails, but safely by the sides of their shells. Local third grader earns ...

Utilities director proposes water bill rate increase in St. Louis City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City locals may soon be faced with noticeable increases to their water bills.The details on this story are appearing in FOX 2's St. Louis Post-Dispatch partners. The Post reported that the increases being requested by city water officials would result in the largest hikes in city water bills in nearly three decades.Public Utilities Director Curk Skouby told aldermen in a budget hearing Monday that he needs two 20% increases in the next fiscal year. One this coming July and another one next January. Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting Skouby says the increases are necessary to help the division deal with rising costs and aging infrastructure. We're told, altogether, the increases would mean a $10 monthly jump in the average customer's bill.The Post also reported that the last increases in city water bills were between 2008 and 2011.Skouby explained that the major water main break flooded part of Highway 40 near Forest Park alone is going to ...

Locals express crime concerns in Town Hall meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis locals and downtown business owners take their concerns straight to their aldermen. Crime and safety is the biggest concern people have right now. Some say there's a big disconnect between crime stats and personal experience.Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge holding a town hall Monday night at the Central Library downtown. It was a chance for people to come out and voice concerns and ideas important to them.Both Spencer and Aldridge gave updates on proposed bills in the city. Spencer said on Friday that she introduced a bill that will prohibit open carry, but it doesn't touch concealed weapons. They also talked about the city's budget, liquor licenses, crime, and short-term rentals. Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting Aldridge shared that with Airbnb's not being regulated, people are throwing parties, and they're going from inside to outside in the street, causing more crime issues around two and three in the morning.Peo...

East St. Louis woman sentenced today for using dead mother's social security checks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - An East St. Louis woman who cashed in her dead mother's social security checks gets sentenced Tuesday.Darlene Rogers pleaded guilty to felony theft of more than $128,000 in federal money in January. Court documents show her mother died in 1997. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 The family didn't report her death to the Social Security Administration. In 2009, Rogers forged her mother's signature to get ownership of the bank account, which she used to write checks to herself for 12 years.The SSA discovered the fraud in early 2021.

New Sweetie Pie's location opening in north St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Good news for fans of Sweetie Pie's - they're opening a St. Louis location since the last opened Sweetie Pies closed last fall.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sweetie Pie's 2nd Act will be in north St. Louis, at Kingshighway Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Owner Robbie Montgomery plans to invest nearly $4 million in the new location, and about 25 jobs could be created Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting The Land Clearance for Development Authority will be discussing the proposal later Tuesday.

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church hosts 'Purina Care Day' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's 'Purina Cares Day.' Free pet and human food will be distributed to pet owners in need at the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church on Ferguson Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Purina workers will also assemble care kits for the homeless, and healthy snack packs for kids and teens. Volunteers will also make fleece blankets, build pet beds and assemble adoption kits for pet shelters. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 This is the 22nd annual Purina Cares Day.

Katie Pizza hosts 'Giveback Tuesday' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's' Giveback Tuesday' at Katie's Pizza and Pasta Osteria Tuesday. Every month, the restaurant features a non-profit organization and donates 100% of profits to the charity. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 This month's lucky recipient is Emmaus Homes. The non-profit helps people with cognitive or developmental disabilities.Katie's Pizza is open Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Affordable senior housing proposal in Central West End

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A mental health non-profit wants to build affordable senior housing in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood.Independence Center told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that it plans to demolish the former allied photocopy building on Forest Park Avenue, and then build a four-story apartment building. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 28 of the 38 apartments would be marked for individuals earning less than $39,900 annually. Six rooms will be marked for people earning less than $20,000.The non-profit requests up to 15 years tax abatement worth $175,000. The proposal will be reviewed later Tuesday.

Run for the Wall makes stop in Wentzville 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Members of the Wentzville community put their support for veterans on display Monday. VFW Post 5327 welcomed hundreds of bikers traveling the central route of the annual Run for the Wall. Flags lined the streets, and supporters cheered as the bikers rolled in for the night. Laura Ricord is from Colorado and is making the cross-country journey. She said the support she has witnessed has been breathtaking. The run to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a way to honor those killed in action, call for an accounting of all prisoners of war and those missing in action, and help veterans and their families heal. “Society, in general, seems to forget some of the sacrifices that are made by the vets when they sign that contract, and they go overseas," said Michael Bischoff, a combat veteran showing his support. "They take the actions they take to preserve the freedoms that we have." Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 7...

This camping destination in Naturita is a hidden gem for arts and outdoor recreation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:00 GMT

For most travelers, the town of Naturita is a pass-through point on the drive between Telluride and Moab. But Natalie Binder is working to make it a destination for outdoor recreation and art enthusiasts alike.In 2021, Binder and her partners, Jodie and Bruce Wright of One Architects, opened CampV, a 120-acre campground located near what used to be a thriving mining town on Colorado’s Western Slope. A visit includes glamping options and interactive artwork set against stunning desert views, as well as a lesson in local history.“When I travel, I look for spaces that tell a story,” Binder said. “I felt like this not only had an incredible story, but it also had a story that was worth preserving and retelling.”The “V” in CampV stands for Vancorum, the name of an enclave built by the Vanadium Corporation of America to house engineers and managerial staff who worked for a nearby uranium mine in the town of Uravan. Uravan is long gone, evacuated and demolished due to the presence of radio...