SUMMARY: A devastating fire in Eureka destroyed a home in the popular Legends community. The Biederman family, including Jeff, his wife Brianna, and their two young children, lost most of their possessions but escaped unharmed. They credit their Doberman Pinscher for alerting them to the fire, allowing them to evacuate in time. The fire, which began around midnight, quickly engulfed both the house and garage. Despite losing a cat in the blaze, the family managed to save their other pets. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and several fire departments helped battle the flames.

Eureka Assistant Fire Chief Scott Berthelmas says that his crew received the call for the fire just before midnight. While on the way to the fire, officials say crews could see the flames from afar. By the time fire crews arrived on the scene, both the home and the attached garage were already fully engulfed in flames.

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SUMMARY: A lawsuit against former pediatrician Craig Spiegel, initiated by attorney Ben Crump and local attorney Kayla Onder, focuses on allegations of trading drugs for sexual favors from patients. At a news conference, a former patient, Mallory, emphasized that abuses should be held accountable, claiming Spiegel exploited women and children under the pretense of medical treatment. SSM Health, which previously housed Spiegel, denied any employment relationship with him. Federal prosecutors revealed that at least 25 individuals received controlled substances from Spiegel in exchange for sexual acts. Additional abuse allegations spanning a decade may surface, although no court date has been set.

A former pediatrician and SSM Health are now the focus of a lawsuit filed by nationally known attorney Ben Crump and local attorney Kayla Onder.

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SUMMARY: Authorities have made progress in the kidnapping and murder case of 37-year-old Michelle Hampton, recovering her vehicle and seizing another car linked to the incident. Hampton was abducted at gunpoint by a masked man outside her home and forced to drive to various locations in St. Louis, accompanied by a second suspect in a truck. After withdrawing cash from an ATM, her body was later discovered in an alley. Her sister, Samantha, described a terrifying encounter when she attempted to chase the abductors, during which shots were fired at her vehicle. A GoFundMe has been set up for Hampton’s family.

In the past hour, police say they’ve seized a vehicle of interest and the victim’s car was recovered. They are still searching for the suspect.

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