SUMMARY: The March Madness tournament schedule is set, with first-round games airing from March 20-21 across CBS, TruTV, TNT, and TBS. Fans can join the Ozarks First Basketball Challenge for a chance to win prizes. The tournament begins with the First Four games on March 18, featuring matchups like St. Francis (PA) vs. Alabama State. The round-of-64 starts March 20, with notable games including Louisville vs. Creighton and Duke vs. American/Mount St. Mary’s. Viewers can find starts times in central time for all games to enhance their viewing experience.

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SUMMARY: Three days after an EF-2 tornado struck Bridgeton, residents are still recovering from the damage, particularly in the St. Gerard Park and St. James neighborhoods, which have been hit by tornadoes three times in 14 years. Homes, including one on Scotch Drive, suffered significant destruction, with trees damaging garages and roofs. While many homes are still without power, some residents, like 89-year-old Glenell Hull, were spared from significant damage. Neighbors have been helping each other clean up, and local facilities like the Bridgeton Recreation Center are offering resources. The tornado left a lasting impact, but the community is coming together.

People are still putting the pieces back together after at least nine tornadoes touched down Friday night in the St. Louis region. Neighbors said it’s going to take weeks for all of the damage to be cleaned up on Scotch Drive.

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SUMMARY: Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman defended his officers’ actions in the deadly shooting of Maria Pike and her baby, saying they acted according to training when Pike, armed with a butcher knife, charged at them. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson declined to charge the officers, noting they had attempted to de-escalate the situation for 12 minutes before Pike lunged. Dustman expressed sympathy for the family but emphasized that Pike’s actions were the cause of the tragedy. He also explained the department’s limited mental health resources. The officers involved are expected to return to duty soon.

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