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9 hours ago
- General
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Hawaii's Chevan Cordeiro makes Pro Football Debut
Former Hawaii Rainbow Warrior and Saint Louis Crusader Chevan Cordeiro, made his pro football debut on Friday. The QB who has been on IR for most of the season, took to the field for the St. Louis Battlehawks in their week 10 game against the D.C. Defenders. Cordeiro entered the game late in the 4th quarter as St. Louis led the Defenders 13-8. Cordeiro did not attempt a pass as the Battlehawks only threw 8 passes all game. The Battlehawks held on for the 13-8 win and improve to 8-2 on the season ahead of playoffs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
- Business
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Leaders address ordinance preventing storm victims from getting insurance claim payouts
ST. LOUIS – For nearly two decades, Cheryl Walker's family has owned and rented out the middle unit of this row house in The Ville neighborhood. 'My tenant calls and says, 'Mrs. Walker, it's bad,' Walker said. The May 16 tornado damaged but didn't destroy Cheryl's property. She said she spoke with her insurance company, filed a claim and planned on using the payout for repairs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'But I have to let you know, you won't get all of it. The city is going to take 25%. They told us we have to send it to them. And I said, 'What?' That's not fair. That's my money,' Walker explained. Cheryl's claims adjuster was referencing state statute and a complimentary city ordinance adopted in the 90s. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer explained its traditional use in a news conference this week. 'When an insurance company pays out to a property owner, the city holds 25% of that insurance payout in escrow. These laws have been very effective at essentially protecting the community from property owners who walk away from totaled properties, leaving the community to deal with the rubble,' Spencer said. But when it comes to the way this ordinance would be applied to storm-related insurance claims, Spencer acknowledges that homeowners with property damage could be further victimized by not being able to receive the full amount they're paid out. Donate here: Help support St. Louis storm victims Governor Kehoe's Office and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance shared a joint statement with FOX 2 regarding the matter: 'Director Nelson has advised the City of St. Louis to consider waiving the holdback on all owner-occupied residential property and keep it in place for rentals and commercial properties. If the City chooses to do so, DCI will work with insurance companies to ensure that these funds are available to residents working to recover and rebuild.' While it's still unclear exactly how the city of St. Louis will handle it, Walker believes there's a simple answer. 'My city, which takes my taxes on all the properties I've owned because I've decided to live, work, play, build the city of St. Louis. And you're the one hurting me,' Walker said. 'You're the one hurting me. Give it to me. It's mine. You can waive it. It's a disaster. I'm your constituent. How about that?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Trial date announced for man on rape, kidnapping charges
ST. LOUIS – A trial date has been set for Yaha Maly, who is accused of multiple crimes, including rape, sodomy and kidnapping in Ballwin. Maly, 28, has been jailed since mid-February on 19 counts related to these charges. The trial is scheduled to begin on April 6 of next year. Maly has previously lived in several cities across the United States, including Chicago, Richmond, Tucson and Minneapolis. Officials, however, fear there could be other victims. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
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Tornado relief: Tents offer care packages for kids in need
ST. LOUIS – In the aftermath of the May 16 tornado, the north St. Louis community has come together to support those affected, with neighbors helping neighbors in a remarkable display of solidarity. One of the many initiatives includes pop-up tents distributing care packages to children impacted by the storm. These efforts are part of a larger community response to provide relief and hope to those in need. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now On Friday, at the corner of Marcus and Natural Bridge Avenues in North St. Louis, children were seen smiling as they received care packages, a testament to the community's resilience and generosity. The Urban League of Metro St. Louis is organizing another large distribution event to further aid the community. This event will take place at their headquarters on North Kingshighway from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 10 a.m. to assist with the setup. The event will offer food, toiletries and other essential items through a drive-through service to ensure safety and convenience. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
- Business
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Job Corps center closure leaves students without a future
ST. LOUIS – FOX 2 has been outside the St. Louis Job Corps Center for hours, and what we're seeing is heartbreaking. Students are being escorted off campus by security—many with all their belongings—while concerned families rush to meet them. Security told FOX 2 we aren't allowed on the property without regional approval, and employees can't speak on camera. But the emotional toll playing out outside the gates is impossible to ignore. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now By June 30, The U.S. Department of Labor is pausing operations at all contractor-operated Job Corps Centers—including here in Missouri. The department says this is due to a $213 million deficit, rising safety concerns and low graduation rates. The move puts nearly 200 jobs at risk and displaces hundreds of students who rely on this facility for stability, training and a future. One of those students is Ralphetta Wiggley's grandson. She left her daughter's hospital bedside to come pick him up. 'It hurts me because he can not finish his career! He's a good boy! He don't do none of that,' she said. 'All he does is go to school and try to, you know, learn and get a career so he can get a scholarship and a good job!' Inez DIckerson dropped her granddaughter off just three weeks ago, with hopes of her becoming a nurse. Now, she says her granddaughter may have to find a job instead of pursuing that dream. 'I don't understand that! This is what they need to keep themselves out of trouble,' Dickerson said. Her granddaughter was months away from heading to a nursing program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
