SUMMARY: Sixteen-year-old volunteer firefighter Chevy Gaul was killed in a crash while responding to a water rescue in Franklin County. The accident occurred Friday around 4:15 p.m. on Highway 50 during heavy rain, when Gaul’s car crossed the center line and struck a cargo van. He was transported to Mercy Washington Hospital and later pronounced dead. The Bufort Leslie Fire Protection District, where Gaul served, mourns his loss deeply. Community support has poured in, with flags at half-staff and a memorial fund created by the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation. Gaul was remembered as selfless, beloved, and committed to helping others.

A 16-year-old firefighter was killed in a crash Friday evening while responding to calls for help. Chevy Gall, a firefighter with the …

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SUMMARY: Heavy rains have caused major flooding throughout the St. Louis region, especially in St. Peters, where parks and walkways are submerged. Woodland Sports Park and Long Wolf Park are closed due to high water, with parking lots and fields underwater. Deer Creek near Brentwood is also affected, with one resident canoeing over a flooded path. Rivers and creeks are over flood stage, and more rain is expected. The National Weather Service warns that some rivers could crest at over 30 feet. A flood watch remains in effect across Missouri and Illinois counties in the region through Sunday night.

Torrential rainfall and flooding have been common around the St. Louis region the last several days, including in St. Peters.

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SUMMARY: As heavy rains continue to pummel the St. Louis area, residents are scrambling to protect their homes. Manuel Moore and his niece joined others collecting free sandbags from the Department of Highways and Transportation. With drains clogged by debris, flooding worsened in neighborhoods like Alvette, where Molina Jackson’s basement was inundated. In Ferguson, a man had to be rescued from high water under a bridge. Cold Water Creek remains a major concern. Elizabeth Redk, still shaken by recent tornado damage, also stocked up. To meet demand, new sandbag sites will open April 7 in Ellisville and on Kors Lane—bring your own shovel.

Some homeowners took advantage of free sandbags from the highway department, in an effort to avoid any flood damage to their homes. Additional pickup locations will be opening in the St. Louis area.
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