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Missouri sees 125 school threats since July
SUMMARY: The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports over 100 school shooting threats since July, highlighting a concerning rise in such incidents. The St. Louis Teachers Union is addressing staff safety concerns, especially following a recent incident involving a gun found at Stephen Line Academy. The union is collaborating with the district on proactive training to enhance communication regarding threats. The state’s Courage to Report Hotline received 615 tips in total, with 102 directly related to school shooting threats, matching the total for the entire year. The union advises to report threats without spreading misinformation online.
Staff at Lyon Academy in St. Louis sent an anonymous letter to the teacher’s union this week after they say a gun was found …
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D.C. crash cause remains mystery; aviation experts weigh in on possible cause
SUMMARY: Experts are examining the recent deadly crash at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Current and retired pilots express sympathy for the victims’ families and suggest that human errors may have contributed to the tragedy. A retired military pilot explained that a helicopter involved in a training exercise could have collided with a landing commercial plane due to visibility issues. Communication records indicate the helicopter pilot believed they were aware of nearby traffic. Federal regulators will investigate to determine preventive measures moving forward. The NTSB will release an initial report, followed by a more comprehensive investigation, the timeline of which remains uncertain.
The National Transportation Safety Board has yet to determine the cause of Wednesday’s deadly crash involving a military helicopter and a commercial flight in Washington, D.C.
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A woman tried for killing 3 escaped a Mexico prison in 1969. More than 50 years later, she has died
SUMMARY: Sharon Kinne, an American woman charged with three murders, including her husband, vanished from a Mexican prison over 50 years ago and recently died in Canada under the alias Diedra Glabus. Kinne’s criminal history included the suspicious shooting of her husband in Missouri, the murder of her boyfriend’s wife, and the killing of a man in Mexico. She escaped prison in 1969, eliciting a decades-long manhunt. Authorities confirmed her death from natural causes on January 21, 2022, after an anonymous tip. While Kinne evaded justice, her family expressed relief at finally having closure.
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Waves of cold rain coming Thursday, Friday
SUMMARY: Temperatures are above average with light rain and drizzle, which will intensify later in the day, potentially reaching the upper 40s. Mild weather will persist through the weekend with highs near 60°F, though next week could bring chillier air and a chance for wintry weather, particularly around Wednesday. Today will feature cloudy skies, fog, and increasing rain, with temperatures in the 40s. The rain should end by tomorrow morning, clearing by afternoon. Winds will pick up Saturday, and Sunday will be breezy with clouds. A potential wintry mix next Wednesday is being monitored, but confidence remains low.
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