Bill Raack

Missouri And Illinois Under Disaster Declarations Due To Flooding

Kelsey Proud, The Associated Press, Bill Raack and Marshall Griffin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:33:03 +0000

Update 4:50 p.m. with comments from Mo. Nat. Guard Maj. Tammy Spicer. Updated 2:43 with Missouri disaster declaration. Updated 9:56 a.m. April 19 with Missouri, St. Louis information. Updated at 4 p.m. April 18 with Ameren substation information.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has declared a state of emergency following significant flash and river flooding in his state.

Churches Enter Fight To Curb Gun Violence

Erin Williams and Bill Raack — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:23:08 +0000

Local clergy, politicians and law enforcement joined together Friday to call for more action to curb gun violence in St. Louis.

The Missouri Conference AME Church is spearheading the effort, which includes a call for universal background checks; a ban on what they call assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; and federal investment in urban areas most affected by gun violence. Reverend Robert Shaw says it’s crucial for church leaders to take a stand on the issue.

A New Look Planned For Natural Bridge In Normandy

Bill Raack — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:15:41 +0000

Transportation officials met with residents and property owners in Normandy Thursday about a new project that will reduce vehicle traffic and increase pedestrian and bicycle use on Natural Bridge Road.

The so-called Great Streets project will reduce the roadway between North Hanley and Lucas and Hunt Roads from five lanes to three, as well as add a wider sidewalk and a bike trail.

Mayors Rally In DC On Behalf Of Mississippi River

Bill Raack and The Associated Press and The Associ — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:27:43 +0000

Mayors from more than a dozen cities and towns along the Mississippi River rallied Thursday in the nation’s capital for more federal attention for the waterway.

The mayors, members of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative, will work with the newly-formed Mississippi River Caucus. That's a bi-partisan group of members of Congress. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay is co-chair of the initiative.

MoDOT Wants You To Report Those Pesky Potholes

Bill Raack — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:22:17 +0000

You’ve seen them popping up all over the roads in the area. Now, the Missouri Department of Transportation wants you to let them know where they are.

MoDOT’s enhanced pothole repair initiative started Monday. The agency’s goal is to temporarily patch as many potholes as possible as quickly as possible. District engineer Ed Hassinger says that means they want the public to let them know where the worst potholes are.