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Lippmann returned to her native St. Louis after spending two years covering state government in Lansing, Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and followed (though not directly) in Maria Altman's footsteps in Springfield, also earning her graduate degree in public affairs reporting. She's also done reporting stints in Detroit, Michigan and Austin, Texas. Rachel likes to fill her free time with good books, good friends, good food, and good baseball.

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Christopher Coleman
7:10 pm
Mon April 25, 2011

Trial of Christopher Coleman begins

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The trial of Christopher Coleman began today in the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo, Ill.
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Christopher Coleman.
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After six months of delays, and just days before the second anniversary of the crime, testimony began this morning in the triple murder trial of Christopher Coleman.

Coleman is charged with strangling his wife Sheri and their two young sons early on the morning of May 5, 2009, allegedly so he could marry his mistress - a high school friend of Sheri's - without running afoul of his employer's no-divorce policy. Coleman was the chief of security for Joyce Meyer Ministries at the time of the murders.

Coleman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, and remains jailed in Monroe County without bond. Prosecutor Kris Reitz is seeking the death penalty.

In an opening statement about 30 minutes, Reitz promised a comprehensive case involving nearly 40 witnesses. "This case is too important to leave anything out," he said, speaking directly to the jury of 10 women and two men. (Four alternates are all male.) "When all the evidence is in, I will ask you to find Chris Coleman guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."

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Morning round-up
8:56 am
Mon April 25, 2011

Morning headlines: Monday, April 25, 2011

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Christopher Coleman is accused of killing his wife Sheri, and their two sons.
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Opening Statements Begin Today in Christopher Coleman Trial

Area residents started to line-up early this morning outside the Monroe County courthouse to watch the start of the case. The crime took place nearly 2 years ago. Prosecutors allege that Coleman, who once handled security for the Joyce Meyer Ministries, killed his wife Sheri and their sons Garrett and Gavin to be with a mistress. That woman, Tara Lintz, has been ordered to testify and a deposition from Joyce Meyer will also be part of the prosecutor's case.

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Officer killed
1:11 pm
Sun April 24, 2011

St. Louis police officer killed trying to break up gunfight

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Officer Daryl Hall
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A St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer was killed early this morning after being shot while trying to break up a gunfight that had erupted outside a club where he was a patron.

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Severe weather
9:47 pm
Fri April 22, 2011

Clean-up efforts continue following weekend storms

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Residents remove belongings three days after a tornado devastated the area of Bridgeton, Missouri on April 25, 2011.
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A car remains on its top, three days after a tornado devistated the area of Bridgeton, Missouri on April 25, 2011. The National Weather Service says a EF-4 tornado passed through the northern St. Louis County area, damaging or destroying over 750 homes.
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Damage to the passenger arrival area at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport following the April 22 tornado.
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A shuttle bus sits on a ledge at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport following a tornado that struck on Good Friday.
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Workers survey the damage to Terminal 1 of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, which was hit by a powerful tornado on April 22.
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An overturned truck sits among the debris outside Concourse C at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
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The storm blew out most of the windows on the east side of Lambert's main terminal.
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Workers have boarded up most of the windows damaged by the April 22 tornado.
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Resources:

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has released information to help those recovering avoid a "storm chasers" scam

Metro Transit is providing access to public transit to St. Louis County residents whose vehicles are buried under debris.  Metro Transit travels the affected communities and will help tornado victims get  to where they need to go via MetroBus and MetroLink. For more information, see this link.

To report power outages to Ameren, call 1-800-552-7583 (and you can see current listings of power outages).

Red Cross shelter and assistance information (Update: Maryland Heights shelter closing, supplies still available in Dellwood).

American Red Cross will be offering clean-up items from a fixed location at the Dellwood Recreation Center. See this link for more information.

Catholic Charities is accepting donations and providing assistance as well: call 314-367-5500

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 211. The 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational, citizens can call 800-427-4626. 

People in St. Louis County who need assistance or want to volunteer can call 314-615-5000.

Lambert Airport list of airlines with contact information

From Mayor Slay via Twitter: For city residents, use @stlsb to report storm damage in your neighborhood.

 

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Jail Escape
10:11 am
Fri April 22, 2011

Two inmates escape from downtown jail

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The two escapees, David White (l) and Vernon Collins.
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Updated 12:10 a.m. Saturday:

Mayor Francis Slay reports that second inmate, Vernon Collins, has been captured.

Updated 4:19 p.m.:

According to KSDK, David White has been captured in St. Louis.

Updated 9:55 a.m. with comments from Commissioner Gene Stubblefield

City corrections commssioner Gene Stubblefield provided the following details about Collins' and White's escape:

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