An E. coli outbreak in St. Louis County has been genetically linked to Andre's Banquets & Catering and similar cases in six other states. The outbreak, which affected 115 people and hospitalized 13, is believed to be linked to leafy greens served at events catered by Andre's. Despite negative E. coli results from lettuce samples, Andre's faces multiple lawsuits under strict product liability laws. The investigation is nearing completion, with no significant increase in new cases expected.
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Rockwood Summit High School, with 69 cases identified. The outbreak is associated with events catered by Andre’s Banquets and Catering, though the exact source remains unidentified. Health officials suspect salad as a potential source but have not confirmed any specific ingredient. The school is undergoing deep cleaning, and the community is advised to practice good hygiene and seek medical attention if symptoms arise. Andre’s denies being the source, citing their safety record.
Nineteen cases of suspected E. coli infections have been reported following an off-campus event for Rockwood Summit High School in St. Louis County, Missouri. The infections are believed to be linked to food consumed at the event. The school has undergone extensive cleaning as a precaution, although the source of the infection is not believed to be food produced at the school. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is investigating the outbreak, and those who attended the event have been advised on symptoms and precautions.
A federal judge has denied Missouri's attempt to prevent Justice Department election monitors from accessing polling sites in St. Louis County on Election Day. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has reached an agreement with Texas to keep monitors at least 100 feet away from voting locations, following a lawsuit by Texas to block them.
Walmart is set to remove self-checkout lanes at its Shrewsbury Supercenter in St. Louis County, with the change taking effect this weekend. The decision follows customer and employee evaluations, as well as market research, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction and the overall shopping experience by allowing associates to provide more personalized and efficient service. The impacted store is located at 7437 Watson Road, and it will take around two weeks to complete the removal and transformation process. The implications for other Walmart stores in the Greater St. Louis Area remain unclear.
A student at Hazelwood East High School is in custody after a violent fight near the school left another student with severe head injuries. Community leaders, including James Clark from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, are calling for an end to the violence, while the Hazelwood School District and St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell have offered support and expressed their distress over the incident. A student, speaking anonymously, also hopes for an end to the violence and justice for the victim.
A 15-year-old accused of severely beating another teen near Hazelwood East High School may be charged as an adult, pending a decision by a St. Louis County juvenile court judge. Outrage mounted as a video of the incident went viral, with the victim remaining in critical condition. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and offered support, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school. The decision on whether the accused teen will be charged as an adult rests with the juvenile court judge.
A 15-year-old accused of severely beating another teen near Hazelwood East High School may be charged as an adult, pending a decision by a St. Louis County juvenile court judge. Outrage mounted as a video of the incident went viral, prompting extra security at the school and police investigation of threats. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and urged resolution, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school.
A teenage girl is in critical condition after a fight near Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis County. Police responded to the incident and found the girl with a severe head injury. Another 15-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of assault. A graphic video of the fight circulating on social media has been confirmed as authentic by the police. The Hazelwood School District has condemned the incident and offered support to those affected.
A fight near Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis County resulted in one teen hospitalized with a severe head injury, and a 15-year-old girl has been arrested and is being held on assault charges. The Hazelwood School District expressed condolences and emphasized the need for the community to address bullying and fighting among children.
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell is seeking to vacate the conviction of Marcellus Williams, who has been on Missouri's death row since 2001 for a murder he claims he did not commit. New DNA evidence found on the murder weapon and serious flaws in the case, including poor defense lawyering and misconduct by prosecutors, have cast doubt on Williams's conviction. Bell is invoking a new provision of Missouri law that allows prosecutors to intervene in cases when there is information suggesting the convicted person may be innocent. The request comes as Missouri's attorney general has asked for an execution date for Williams.
Benjamin Merritt, a hardworking and loving father of two, was shot and killed during a road rage incident in St. Louis County. The altercation escalated when Merritt approached the defendant's vehicle after stopping traffic, and the defendant shot him in the back as he was returning to his own car. The defendant, Robert Mulkey, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Merritt's family is devastated by his loss, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to provide financial relief for his fiance and children.
Authorities have identified the victims in two deadly shootings in St. Louis County, Missouri. Benjamin Merritt died in a road rage shooting, while Justin Welch was killed in a shooting at a business. Two suspects, Robert Mulkey and Nolan-Ryan Thomas, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in both cases. The road rage shooting occurred after an argument between Merritt and Mulkey, while the business shooting stemmed from a verbal argument between Welch and Thomas. Eyewitnesses were present in both incidents.
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound in a neighborhood street in north St. Louis County. Police are investigating the shooting and have blocked off the area. Two nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown. The victim's identity has not been released.
