Missouri attorney general says not so fast on freeing woman jailed for 43 years in 1980 killing - Saint Louis news - NewsLocker (2024)

Sandra Hemme’s legal team at the Innocence Project says she is the longest-known wrongly incarcerated woman in the U.S.

St. Louis Olympic hopeful raising money for coach's travel costs

Coach Vincent Bingham discovered Mason Meinershagen while she was in eighth grade. Now, medical and financial woes may keep him from joining her on the world's stage

Cardinals lose to Marlins 9-8 in 10th inning

The Marlins scored two runs off Chris Roycroft in the 10th inning Tuesday night to rally for a 9-8 win over the Cardinals.

Madison County Animal Control dealing with air conditioning concerns during dangerous heat

Concerns began to spread about a lack of air conditioning in the kennels.

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Driver of stolen car dead after crashing into another car during pursuit, police say

The crash happened shortly after noon near the intersection of Page and Goodfellow boulevards.

Teen shot, killed by St. Louis police officer after stolen vehicle pursuit

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

Autopsy results of Mizzou student Riley Strain revealed

The University of Missouri student's death was ruled as an accidental drowning and ethanol intoxication, according to the Nashville Medical Examiner.

Former Webster University IT director admits to $2.1 million fraud scheme

St. Peters resident and former Webster University IT Director Ronald Simpson, 54, admitted to a $2.1 million fraud scheme in court Tuesday.

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NASCAR's return to restaurants opens at airport

It will be open seven days a week, from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

MoDOT crews to close up to three lanes of I-270 south at I-64 this weekend

One way drivers traveling south on I-270 can avoid the closure is by exiting at Ladue Road or Olive Boulevard.

Teen dead, 4 others injured Monday night in south St. Louis crash

Police said the car was traveling on River Des Peres Boulevard when it ran off the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire.

Church of Scientology seeks buyer for Lafayette Square site

The Church of Scientology of St. Louis for the past year has been trying to sell a 60,000-square-foot building in the city’s Lafayette Square neighborhood.

Man charged with stabbing his mom, 11-year-old niece to death in Berkeley

The victim's sister told 5 On Your Side they all moved to St. Louis for a fresh start and be closer to family members.

St. Louis program could give temporary jobs to homeless people picking up trash, mowing

The program would offer temporary jobs to people who live on the streets or in one of the city's shelters.

2 injured in drive-by pellet gun shootings early Tuesday in St. Louis

A 5 On Your Side photographer was shot at while walking into work downtown, and two others were injured after being shot outside Hammerstone's.

Mexican restaurant closed after lead contamination dispute will reopen at Laclede's Landing

Brew Tulum closed in November amid a dispute over lead contamination at its former restaurant location at 5090 Delmar Blvd.

Body of missing Navy veteran from St. Louis was found in San Antonio park

An initial autopsy has been performed and found no apparent cause and manner of death for Jarvis McIntyre.

Missouri attorney general goes to court in push to access transgender health care records

Attorney General Andrew Bailey's team was in civil court Monday asking a St. Louis judge to reconsider part of a decision regarding transgender patient records.

New plan aims to give jobs to homeless St. Louisans

The city of St. Louis has a plan to help homeless residents by putting them to work. “Operation Brightside: Unhoused Edition” would offer temporary jobs to people who live on the streets or in one of the city’s 14 shelters.

Maplewood police open fire at stolen vehicle speeding toward them; 3 juveniles charged

Police officers were looking for the stolen vehicle Sunday night when they found it behind an apartment complex on Zephyr Place.

Man in custody after fatally shooting his brother in Pine Lawn, police say

Police said the two brothers got into an argument that led to a shooting.

Suspect in custody after south St. Louis shooting kills man

Minutes before noon, the police department tweeted that the victim, a man, died at the scene in the 3600 block of Upton Street.

Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it

A judge has overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman who was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing.

Former Riverfront Times staffers land jobs at St. Louis Magazine

Two former Riverfront Times staffers are joining St. Louis Magazine after the alternative weekly was sold and laid off its staff.

Florissant lottery player claims $1.5 million prize

The Missouri Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at the QuikTrip located at 2105 N. Highway 67 in Florissant.

Schnucks strike on Wednesday averted, union reps say

Schnucks truck drivers with Teamsters Local Union 610 previously told 5 On Your Side they wanted better pay and a more inclusive health care plan.

St. Charles County board seeks developers for $150M youth sports destination

The project could be located anywhere within St. Charles County and does not have a particular location recommended in the RFP.

RFT posts, then deletes, a likely AI-generated article. Here's why that matters

Numerous artificial intelligence detectors ruled the article had a 100% likelihood of being written by an AI with 0% human input.

St. Louis CITY SC's Célio Pompeu out for remainder of the season

He underwent surgery on Sunday to repair an ankle dislocation and fibula fracture after an injury in Saturday's match versus Dallas FC.

5 things you can do to help lower your energy bills this summer

Summer in St. Louis means temperatures and utility bills are rising, but there are some things you can do to help lower your cooling costs.