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9 am news

Durbin, 'strange bedfellows' eye wealthy farmers' subsidies

2013-05-23 09:30:00 STLToday.com
Liberals and conservatives are working together to challenge crop insurance subsidies in a massive farm and food bill up for Senate debate. Read Full Story ...

Million-Dollar Powerball Winner: Still Can?t Believe It

2013-05-23 09:21:21 fox2news.com
(KTVI) – Jamie Bone found out she had won $1 million this weekend while the FOX 2 cameras were rolling.... Read Full Story ...

8 am news



Driver pleads guilty in fatal interstate crash

2013-05-23 08:59:00 BND.com

A semi driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in a fatal interstate crash that killed another truck driver in Dunn County.

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Ohio Hero Charles Ramsey Gets Free Burgers For Life

2013-05-23 08:58:04 fox2news.com
(KTVI) ? What better way to honor a hero who stopped eating his burger to rescue a woman than by... Read Full Story ...

Zillow: St. Louis among cities where renting may be better than buying

2013-05-23 08:55:32 kmov.com
You?ve been told time and time again that buying a home is a better financial option than renting. But that?s not true in several cities including St. Louis, according to real estate firm Zillow. Read Full Story ...

Rams quarterback leading Oklahoma aid effort

2013-05-23 08:41:00 BND.com

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, an Oklahoma native, is raising money for disaster relief in his home state.

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Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K

2013-05-23 08:36:58 STLToday.com
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits hardly changed for a second straight week. Read Full Story ...

Kevin?s Reel World ? Isla Fisher

2013-05-23 08:09:30 fox2news.com
(KTVI) -She plays an escape artist in the new movie, “Now You See Me”.   Isla tells Kevin about the close... Read Full Story ...

International soccer powers set to do battle at Busch Stadium

2013-05-23 08:08:23 kmov.com
Two of the most powerful and prestigious soccer clubs in the world will kick-off a two-game exhibition series when they take the field to battle it out at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. Read Full Story ...

St. Louis officer accused of beating meth cook gets probation

2013-05-23 08:05:41 kmov.com
One of the four police officers accused of beating a suspected methamphetamine maker has been sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance. Read Full Story ...

7 am news



Substitute teacher admits making threatening call

2013-05-23 07:54:00 BND.com

A substitute teacher accused of making a threatening telephone call to a school board member during a teachers' strike has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.

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Dr. Kandula: Liposonix

2013-05-23 07:47:09 fox2news.com
(KTVI) – Many of us are battling unwanted fat layers, despite going to the gym and staying active, there is... Read Full Story ...

Breakfast with Bernie: Why the 'Baby Birds' are so successful

2013-05-23 07:45:00 STLToday.com
Welcome to "Breakfast with Bernie," a daily take on the sports world brought to you by Papa John's pizza. Read Full Story ...

Ex-Adams Co. drug court head faces drug charges

2013-05-23 07:39:00 BND.com

The former leader of a western Illinois county's drug court is facing federal charges that he maintained a drug house.

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Officer accused of beating suspect gets probation

2013-05-23 07:36:00 BND.com

One of the four police officers accused of beating a suspected methamphetamine maker has been sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance.

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Vote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment

2013-05-23 07:36:00 STLToday.com
GRAPEVINE, Texas  ? The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of … Read Full Story ...

Web World: Possible Changes Coming to Abercrombie & Fitch?

2013-05-23 07:35:57 fox2news.com
(KTVI) – Are the executives at Abercrombie & Fitch finally going to change their sizing standards?  Well, that remains to... Read Full Story ...

US unemployment aid applications fall to 340K

2013-05-23 07:34:00 STLToday.com
WASHINGTON  ? The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health. Read Full Story ...

U.S. unemployment aid applications fall to 340K

2013-05-23 07:34:00 STLToday.com
WASHINGTON  ? The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth. Read Full Story ...

Senior PGA Championship ? What You Need to Know

2013-05-23 07:26:13 fox2news.com
(KTVI) Some of the biggest names in golf are teeing off at Bellerive Country Club for the Senior PGA Championship... Read Full Story ...

State will not seek death penalty in SW Mo. death

2013-05-23 07:26:00 BND.com

The state says it will not seek the death penalty against a farmhand in the death of a southwest Missouri woman.

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Farmhand accused in Missouri woman's murder won't face death penalty

2013-05-23 07:26:00 STLToday.com
NEVADA, Mo.   ? The state says it will not seek the death penalty against a farmhand in the death of a southwest Missouri woman. Read Full Story ...

St. Louis TV anchorman fired over Facebook posting

2013-05-23 07:11:00 BND.com

A veteran TV anchorman has been fired in the wake of comments he made on Facebook claiming "pressure" by the IRS following his 2012 interview with President Barack Obama.

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Motorists urged to drive safely on holiday weekend

2013-05-23 07:09:00 BND.com

Buckle up, take your time and don't get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol.

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McGraw Live: Connors Firing & Obama Drones

2013-05-23 07:00:00 STLToday.com
We team with McGraw Milhaven to bring you the hottest topics of the day, live. Watch now! Read Full Story ...

Elk population in Missouri grows with addition of 40

2013-05-23 07:00:00 STLToday.com
Conservation Department officials had expected to bring only 39 elk from Kentucky this week, but a male calf was born on the way. Read Full Story ...

Man walking on highway killed in St. Francois County

2013-05-23 07:00:00 STLToday.com
The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as Bryan S. Johnston, 51, of Park Hills, Mo. Read Full Story ...

Man walking on highway killed in Farmington

2013-05-23 07:00:00 STLToday.com
The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as Bryan S. Johnston, 51, of Park Hills, Mo. Read Full Story ...

6 am news



Margie?s Money Saver: McDonald?s Double Discounts!

2013-05-23 06:58:57 fox2news.com
(STLMoms) – Stop by McDonald’s over the next two days and get double the discounts.  Thursday, buy a Big Mac... Read Full Story ...

Eastern Mo. man walking in road hit and killed

2013-05-23 06:21:00 BND.com

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man walking in the traffic lane of U.S. Highway 67 in eastern Missouri died after he was hit by a car.

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Census bureau finds Chicago is growing, but slowly

2013-05-23 06:14:00 BND.com

The population of Chicago has climbed but it climbed slower than any major city in the United States.

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Cardinals, Soccer Fans Helping OK Tornado Victims

2013-05-23 06:02:17 fox2news.com
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The St. Louis Cardinals are helping international soccer fans reach out to Oklahoma tornado survivors.... Read Full Story ...

Mo. man sentenced for murder of attorney

2013-05-23 06:01:49 kmov.com
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a lawyer who was beaten, stabbed and strangled in a 14-minute struggle. Read Full Story ...

5 am news



Kansas City plans event to mark World Trade Week

2013-05-23 05:56:00 BND.com

Kansas City business leaders will highlight the value of the region's exports at an international trade event.

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Employee finds front door smashed in at Ill. gas station

2013-05-23 05:55:14 kmov.com
Suspects smashed in the front door at a convenience store in Ill. early Thursday morning. Read Full Story ...

Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect

2013-05-23 05:34:00 STLToday.com
Ibragim Todashev's Chechen roots and mixed martial arts background mirror that of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the Boston bombing suspect killed in a shootout with police last month. Read Full Story ...

Car sustains major damage in crash with semi-truck in Ill.

2013-05-23 05:28:06 kmov.com
A car sustained major damage after crashing into a semi-truck in Illinois. Read Full Story ...

Cardinals Beat Padres 5 to 3

2013-05-23 05:24:40 fox2news.com
(KTVI) – The St. Louis Cardinals were looking to take their rubber match with the Padres.  The strangest play of... Read Full Story ...

Going Up? Illinois Speed Limit Increase Opposed In St. Clair, Madison Counties

2013-05-23 05:12:47 fox2news.com
COLLINSVILLE, IL (KTVI) – Do you feel the need for speed?  The speed limit on Illinois highways could be going... Read Full Story ...

4 am news



Teen birthrate hits another record low in 2011

2013-05-23 04:10:10 ksdk.com
The teen birthrate in 2011 set another new record low, according to the latest federal data, released Thursday. The numbers reflect a continued trend downward for teens having babies. Read Full Story ...

Mo. adds 40 to state elk population

2013-05-23 04:06:00 BND.com

Missouri conservation officials have added 40 elk to the state's population as part of a project to restore the animals to the state.

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Mo. House speaker plans legislative tour

2013-05-23 04:06:00 BND.com

Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones plans to tour the state to talk with voters and community leaders about legislative issues.

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June sentencing in Kan. for dad who bound kids

2013-05-23 04:04:00 BND.com

A June sentencing date has been scheduled for a suburban Chicago man who was arrested after two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in a Wal-Mart parking lot…

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3 am news



Golf legends and locals part of Senior PGA Championship

2013-05-23 03:37:29 ksdk.com
Golfing legends and locals will tee-off Thursday at Bellerive Country Club for the Senior PGA Championship. Read Full Story ...

Man sentenced for killing man lured for sex

2013-05-23 03:04:00 BND.com

A 50-year prison sentence was handed a man convicted of killing an unarmed man lured to a McHenry County home for sex.

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Former Gov. Thompson to get honorary NIU degree

2013-05-23 03:04:00 BND.com

Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson is being given an honorary law degree by Northern Illinois University.

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W. Ill. drug court supervisor facing drug charge

2013-05-23 03:04:00 BND.com

Federal prosecutors have charged the supervisor of a western Illinois drug-court program with allowing his home to be used to make methamphetamine and to grow marijuana.

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Jurors to resume deliberations at Trump trial

2013-05-23 03:04:00 BND.com

Jurors are set to deliberate a second day at a civil trial where an 87-year-old woman alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a condominium deal.

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2 am news



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2013-05-23 02:21:25 CagleCartoons

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Hey Heidi: What's that castle-looking structure on Grand?

2013-05-23 02:06:29 ksdk.com
It is 179 feet of magnificent masonry. A tower actually constructed to disguise what's inside, behind two locks, a chain and rather thick steel doors. Read Full Story ...

Life jackets key for keeping safe on the water

2013-05-23 02:01:37 ksdk.com
Many people will hit the rivers and lakes this Memorial Day weekend and there are a few things they need to do to stay safe. Read Full Story ...

1 am news



Chelsea, Manchester City square off at Busch Stadium

2013-05-23 01:57:01 ksdk.com
Soccer fans are pumped up for the much anticipated international match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Busch Stadium Thursday night. Read Full Story ...

8 Memorial Day deals at 80% off

2013-05-23 01:46:50 ksdk.com
Portable speakers, designer sandals, towels and pillows at the lowest prices you'll ever see.
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Chapman set for Senior PGA title defense

2013-05-23 01:21:36 ksdk.com
Roger Chapman is in the spotlight at the Senior PGA Championship, a year after his breakthrough victory in the major championship.
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Lyons makes it look easy in debut

2013-05-23 01:15:00 STLToday.com
Cards 5, Padres 3 ? Rookie allows just one run and four hits in seven-inning, 81-pitch outing. Read Full Story ...

12 am news



Lyons beats Padres in debut

2013-05-23 00:30:00 STLToday.com
Cards rookie allows one run in seven innings in 5-3 victory. Read Full Story ...

Wentzville man gets 25 years prison for killing wife

2013-05-23 00:22:37 ksdk.com
The defendant admitted he killed the woman in a car on Page at Skinker in 2009. Read Full Story ...

Smash & grab burglary at Cahokia convenience store

2013-05-23 00:22:30 ksdk.com
Another smash & grab crime in the NewsChannel-5 viewing area. Read Full Story ...

Man walking in road struck, killed on Highway 67

2013-05-23 00:21:24 ksdk.com
A man walking in the road is struck by a teenager in a car. Read Full Story ...

Car, tractor trailer collide in East St. Louis

2013-05-23 00:21:17 ksdk.com
Vehicles collide on the highway in St. Clair County. Read Full Story ...

More students, less space in Webster Groves schools

2013-05-23 00:15:00 STLToday.com
Most of enrollment trend upward is among elementary-age children. Read Full Story ...

Gauen: Shield laws bring rules to the news leaking game

2013-05-23 00:15:00 STLToday.com
Search of AP phone records triggers fresh talk of reporter protections. Read Full Story ...

Millions will take to the roads for Memorial Day weekend

2013-05-23 00:15:00 STLToday.com
AAA estimates that fewer will be flying this weekend but trade group projects more flyers this summer. Read Full Story ...

$7 million more in mental health funding could go to St. Louis County children

2013-05-23 00:15:00 STLToday.com
A taxpayer-supported mental health fund for kids plans to award $7 million more in grants next year amid a report that shows weaknesses in some of its programs and services. Read Full Story ...

Garcia is out for 2013

2013-05-23 00:10:00 STLToday.com
Lefthander will have surgery Friday in St. Louis. GM hopeful he'll be ready for spring training. Read Full Story ...

With Garcia gone, Cards focus on their options

2013-05-23 00:10:00 STLToday.com
Club hopeful Garcia will be ready for 2014 spring training. For now, three of five starters are rookies. Read Full Story ...

Baseball and soccer teams unite for children in Oklahoma

2013-05-23 00:01:45 kmov.com
The St. Louis Cardinals, along with Relevent Sports announced on Wednesday they are teaming up with both Chelsea Football Club and Manchester City Football Club to help the children impacted by the tornado that roared through Moore, Oklahoma. Read Full Story ...

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