Fenton Road Rage Shooting Leads to Murder Charges

FENTON, MO – October 11, 2026 (STL.News) A 71-year-old man faces first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly shooting Friday night in Fenton, Missouri, in what investigators believe began as a road rage incident. The shooting occurred October 9 in the 10 block of Ashwood Drive, where responding officers discovered a man who had died from gunshot wounds, according to information reported Sunday by First Alert 4. Authorities identified the suspect as Michael F. Miller, 71, who remained at the location when officers arrived. Miller was detained and subsequently arrested. According to the report, Miller admitted

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Five Deaths Fuel Serial Killer Fears in Lansing

LANSING, MI – October 11, 2026 (STL.News) Five deaths associated with the Lansing River Trail in Michigan have raised concerns about a possible serial killer, prompting increased police patrols and heightened security awareness near Michigan State University. The deaths, reported between October 2025 and August 2026, involved five men ranging in age from 22 to 70. Investigators have identified similarities among several of the cases, including the victims’ apparent housing circumstances, injuries, and locations where they were discovered. Lansing Police Chief Robert Backus discussed the investigation during an October 2 news conference, acknowledging that detectives were examining whether

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Modern Skies Act Could Fund Lambert Airport Upgrades

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 11, 2026 (STL.News) A proposed $30 billion federal aviation modernization package could provide a significant financial opportunity for St. Louis Lambert International Airport as the region moves forward with plans to replace its aging passenger terminals with a modern, consolidated facility. The legislation, known as the Modern Skies Act, was introduced September 28 by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri. It proposes new federal investments in airport terminal reconstruction, air traffic control modernization, control towers, and other aviation infrastructure. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined Schmitt at Lambert on October 8 to promote the proposal

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Two Children Die in North St. Louis County House Fire

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 11, 2026 (STL.News) Two children died, a third was critically injured, and a fourth was treated for smoke inhalation following a devastating house fire Friday night in north St. Louis County. The fire occurred October 9 in the 15600 block of Ninety Fourth Avenue, where emergency responders encountered a life-threatening situation involving multiple children. According to the St. Louis County Police Department and First Alert 4, police received a request to assist the Black Jack Fire Protection District at approximately 8:11 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. First responders found three children inside the residence.

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Trump Administration Expands Visa Fraud Crackdown

Microsoft, Adobe and six major IT companies face federal green-card labor certification restrictions as investigators examine suspected visa abuses at nine prominent American universities. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) The Trump administration has launched a major enforcement action targeting suspected abuses of employment-based immigration programs, suspending eight prominent technology and outsourcing companies from a federal labor certification process while opening investigations into nine leading American universities. Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the corporate restrictions Thursday, October 8, during a White House Fraud Task Force event focused on protecting American workers

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Katie Zacharia Says Trump Is Delivering Solutions

Incoming White House press secretary says Trump’s Russian diesel agreement addresses Americans’ frustration with fuel and grocery prices as questions remain about its economic impact. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Katie Zacharia, President Donald Trump‘s newly appointed White House press secretary, says the administration is responding to Americans’ frustration over gasoline prices, grocery bills, and the rising cost of living with policies designed to provide economic relief. Appearing Saturday on Fox News’ Fox & Friends Weekend, Zacharia defended Trump’s newly announced agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to make additional Russian diesel fuel available to

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Hurricane Isaias Leaves 900,000 Without Power

GULF COAST – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Hurricane Isaias struck Florida’s Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing destructive winds, coastal flooding and widespread power outages before weakening as it moved inland through Alabama. More than 911,000 electricity customers across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia were without power early Saturday, the Associated Press said, as emergency crews began assessing damage and forecasters warned of continued flooding and severe weather. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Central Time Friday, October 9, with maximum sustained winds of 105

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U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal Goes Beyond Fuel Prices

WASHINGTON, DC – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) U.S.-Russia – Diesel Deal – President Donald Trump‘s announcement of an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to American and international markets represents more than an effort to reduce fuel prices. The arrangement includes a formal U.S. Treasury sanctions authorization, potentially creates additional commercial opportunities for Russian petroleum exporters, and raises questions about how much relief American businesses and consumers can realistically expect. Trump announced the agreement Friday, October 9, after a phone call with Putin. The announcement comes as diesel prices remain exceptionally high amid

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2 Philadelphia Officers Suffer 15 Gunshot Wounds

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Two Philadelphia police officers suffered a combined 15 gunshot wounds early Saturday while responding to a report of an armed man in West Philadelphia, prompting a major police operation that ended with a suspect in custody. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said a 33-year-old officer, the father of five children, was shot 12 times. A second officer, 40, who is the father of two children, suffered three gunshot wounds. Both officers were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they were taken into surgery. Their medical conditions had not been confirmed

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Operation Loaded Dice Nets 144 Arrests in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 10, 2026 (STL.News) A major federal, state, and local law enforcement operation targeting suspected drug trafficking organizations, illegal firearms networks, and violent criminal activity led to 144 arrests in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Operation Loaded Dice, launched in July 2026 by the Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force, also resulted in the seizure of 290 firearms, approximately 1,124 kilograms of narcotics and more than $1 million in cash and other assets. Federal prosecutors announced the results Thursday, October 8, describing the operation as a

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