Louis Archives

Brutal New Year’s Day Attack in St. Louis Ends in 20-Year Sentence for Guilty Plea

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A 20-year-old man was sentenced to two decades in prison following his involvement in a deadly assault that occurred on New Year’s Day in 2024. Nathan Kehn pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and first-degree robbery, marking a significant turn in the legal proceedings connected to this violent case. The assault targeted Tyrone Venney, a 52-year-old resident, in a parking lot located in the Midtown neighborhood of …

Tragedy Strikes at St. Louis Market: Young Man Killed and Child Injured in Disturbing Shooting Incident

ST. LOUIS — A shooting outside a supermarket left one man dead and injured a young girl Sunday afternoon, raising concerns about safety in the area. The incident unfolded shortly after 5 p.m. in the 8300 block of North Broadway, at the Elite Supermarket and Grill, located in the Baden neighborhood. Authorities confirmed that a man in his 20s was fatally shot while another man of the same age sustained a leg injury. An eight-year-old …

Tragic Tornado Devastates St. Louis: Lives Lost as Storm Engulfs Metro Area

ST. LOUIS — Severe weather swept through the St. Louis metropolitan area on Monday evening, leaving multiple fatalities and widespread destruction in its wake. Residents are grappling with the aftermath of what officials suspect to be a tornado, which uprooted trees, damaged homes, and disrupted power services across neighborhoods. Authorities reported several injuries alongside the tragic loss of life, prompting emergency responders to conduct welfare checks on residents in severely impacted areas. Authorities urged individuals …

Saint Louis Zoo Enhances Protocols, Modifies Exhibits After Bird Flu Detected in Local Duck

ST. LOUIS — A concerning discovery of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a wild wood duck discovered at a Saint Louis Zoo lake has led to the temporary closure and alteration of several zoo exhibits, announced by zoo officials on Friday. The bird was found deceased last week, prompting immediate action by the zoo staff to prevent the spread of the virus to other animals. Migratory birds, such as ducks, are known …

Breakthrough in Cold Case: St. Louis Man Charged with Murder Three Years After Victim Found Burned in Alley

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — More than three years have passed since the grim discovery of Tyren Smith, a 23-year-old man whose charred remains were found in an alley in the Kingsway East neighborhood of St. Louis. As of Friday, local authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the case, charging 33-year-old Deandre M. Johnson with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. The charges stem from a lengthy investigation, culminating in a January interview with a …

St. Louis Couple Recounts Horrific Attack on Las Vegas Strip: Fears of a Deadly Intent

Las Vegas, NV — A vacation on the Las Vegas Strip turned violent for a St. Louis couple who were brutally attacked while walking near a major hotel, casting a shadow over their getaway and raising concerns about safety in the bustling entertainment hub. The couple, who wished to remain unidentified for safety reasons, recounted a harrowing experience of being jumped by a group of attackers. According to them, the assailants did not attempt theft …

St. Louis Mother Sentenced After Drug-Related Deaths of Four Children, Faces Additional Trial

ST. LOUIS, MO — A local woman with a troubling history involving children and drug exposure was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday. Identified as 31-year-old Mary Anne Curtis from Jennings, she entered a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter connected to her 17-day-old son’s death in March 2022 due to methadone exposure. While awaiting trial on bond in March 2023, Curtis became implicated in another tragic incident. Authorities accused her of causing the …

Industrial Blast Rocks St. Louis: Manhole Explosions Prompt Massive Evacuation at Local Plant

St. Louis, MO – An explosion at an industrial facility in St. Louis on Thursday prompted a significant emergency response, including the evacuation of the plant, and resulted in the dislodging of several manhole covers, local authorities reported. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, led workers to scramble for safety, though no injuries have been immediately reported. Firefighters and emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene shortly after the incident was …

July Fourth Tragedy: Two Dead and Several Injured at St. Louis County Fireworks Gatherings

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Tragedy struck during neighborhood Fourth of July celebrations in north St. Louis County as two men were fatally shot at separate events in Spanish Lake and Glasgow Village, amid large gatherings for fireworks displays. These incidents underscore a disturbing interruption of festive activities by gun violence that also left several others injured. In Spanish Lake, a neighborhood typically known for peace, the evening took a violent turn. Witnesses recounted that …

Tragedy Strikes in St. Louis County: Teen Killed, 3 Others Injured in Apartment Complex Shooting

St. Louis County, Missouri – Authorities are currently on the lookout for a shooter responsible for the death of a 15-year-old boy and the injury of three other teenagers. The tragic incident took place on Sunday night outside an apartment complex in north St. Louis County. The shooting marks a devastating event that has left the community in shock and mourning. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, lost his life in the violent attack, while three …