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St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners hears about problems

St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners hears about problems

The frustration from long lines in St. Louis County on Election Day was the hot topic at Thursday's Board of Election Commissioners meeting in Maplewood.

Rescuer talks about helping find missing toddler

Rescuer talks about helping find missing toddler

An Oakville man and his German shepherd are being hailed as heroes after helping rescue a missing three-year-old. The Lincoln County toddler spent seven hours in the woods until he was found safe Wednesday night.

Missouri pesticide plant owner fined $200,000

Missouri pesticide plant owner fined $200,000

The owner of a southwest Missouri company pleads guilty to federal charges of illegally distributing pesticides.

Dems are postponing crucial vote on auto bailout

Dems are postponing crucial vote on auto bailout

Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable.

Man sentenced in 'Precious Doe' killing

Man sentenced in 'Precious Doe' killing

A man convicted of killing and beheading a 3-year-old girl known as "Precious Doe" was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole.

High school students make career plans for an uncertain future

High school students make career plans for an uncertain future

Economic concerns are weighing heavy on younger Americans. Teenagers say they are having a tougher time finding part-time jobs. And many teens are worried about choosing the "right" career.

Jerry Clinton has the challenge of his life

Jerry Clinton has the challenge of his life

Not many have lived 71 years of life like Jerry Clinton has. No book could have been more aptly titled than Clinton's memoirs, "Accept the Challenge," because Clinton has been challenged. He grew up dirt poor in south St. Louis.

World's first Catholic priest gives birth in St. Louis?

World's first Catholic priest gives birth in St. Louis?

According to the Women's Ordination Council, a St. Louis woman is about to become the world's first Catholic priest to give birth.

Illinois backlogged on bills; not paying doctors for treating state aided patients

Illinois backlogged on bills; not paying doctors for treating state aided patients

The state of Illinois is backlogged on its bills, with billions of dollars owed to everyone from food suppliers and daycares to doctors.

Bed bugs turn up on colleges in Missouri, Kansas

Bed bugs turn up on colleges in Missouri, Kansas

Bed bugs have been discovered on college campuses in Kansas and Missouri.

School officials at St. Louis high school concerned over recent small fires on campus

School officials at St. Louis high school concerned over recent small fires on campus

Three fires in about a month at Beaumont High School have put firefighters on notice, as some parents have called for the firebugs to be put out of school.

INTERVIEW: Toddler talks about wandering off

INTERVIEW: Toddler talks about wandering off

NewsChannel 5's Casey Nolen met with Colby's family Thursday afternoon and spent a few moments talking to Colby about the prior day's events.

Police: Daycare worker leaves children alone for 30 minutes

Police: Daycare worker leaves children alone for 30 minutes

A North St. Louis County daycare worker has been charged with several counts of child endangerment.

How to get what you want, cash free

How to get what you want, cash free

Low on cash? Can't get credit? Some say bartering is the best option, especially in a lagging economy.

Whooping cough cases up signifigantly

Whooping cough cases up signifigantly

St. Louis County health officials have called for more vaccinations as the number of whooping cough cases jumped significantly over last year.

Question of the day: Ask the financial experts

Question of the day: Ask the financial experts

In today's question, the panel addresses government response to the financial crisis. Has enough been done?

Appeals court: Illinois governor must turn over subpoenas

Appeals court: Illinois governor must turn over subpoenas

A state appeals court has ruled that Gov. Rod Blagojevich must provide the Better Government Association with copies of the subpoenas his administration received from federal investigators.

Accident on Interstate 64 in Chesterfield

Accident on Interstate 64 in Chesterfield

Three westbound lanes were blocked following an accident on Interstater 64 / Highway 40 Thursday afternoon.

MoDOT labels 800 of Missouri's worst bridges

MoDOT labels 800 of Missouri's worst bridges

It might take up to six years to fix them, but Missouri motorists will now know when they're driving on a bridge on the transportation department's watch list.

Mom of teen who killed self testifies in LA trial

Mom of teen who killed self testifies in LA trial

 The mother of a Missouri girl who committed suicide after being targeted by an Internet hoax testified in Los Angeles today that she was unaware that her daughter had posed as an 18-year-old while allegedly trying to chat online with boys.

Get ready for the coldest night of the season

Get ready for the coldest night of the season

Get ready for some bitterly cold temperatures tonight.

Man charged with robbing disabled military veteran

Man charged with robbing disabled military veteran

Two men were taken into custody and one of them charged for allegedly attacking and robbing a disabled veteran in East St. Louis.

23 receive local law enforcement's highest honor

23 receive local law enforcement's highest honor

It's the highest honor the community pays to police officers.

Cardinals close to deal with lefty

Cardinals close to deal with lefty

The St. Louis Cardinals are close to filling one of their most pressing offseason needs, negotiating a deal with left-handed reliever Trever Miller.

Haslett: Jackson injury related to holdout

Haslett: Jackson injury related to holdout

Steven Jackson's persistent thigh injury is no surprise to St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett, who factored in down time after the running back's 27-day training camp holdout.

Man killed in motorcycle crash

Man killed in motorcycle crash

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that at 12:50 a.m., the victim traveled off the right side of McDonnell Boulevard near Harmon Road and struck a fence.

Illinois unemployment climbs to 7.3 percent

Illinois unemployment climbs to 7.3 percent

The unemployment rate in Illinois rose to 7.3 percent in October, up from 6.9 percent the month before.

Missouri regulators consider $200M AmerenUE rate case

Missouri regulators consider $200M AmerenUE rate case

Missouri's largest electric utility says it needs to increase electric rates for more than a million customers.

How to save $5,395 a year

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Get five radical ways to save more than $5,000 a year.

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