Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
Good morning, Chesterfield.
An Endangered Person Advisory was issued in St. Louis County for Shimika Braddix, 42, who was last seen leaving her home on Arpent Lane at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday while wearing an orange shirt, bright red hoodie and black pants, and a gray Buick Encore was seen circling the neighborhood at the time.
Interstate 55 will close overnight Friday at Carondelet/River City Boulevard (Exit 202A) at 8 p.m. for crews to install a new bridge surface, with two northbound lanes reopening by 9 a.m. Saturday if weather permits.
Next week, construction near Interstate 64 will lead to ramp and lane closures on Route 141 on April 14th, April 15th, and up to two lanes on April 16th as crews widen ramps and resurface the highway through late 2025.
St. Louis County approved an $8.9 million upgrade to the SLATER emergency radio system — updating 100 dispatch consoles, modernizing network hardware and improving first responder communications.
The upgrade will also enhance 25 radio tower sites as the county replaces aging equipment to avoid system failures.
Unofficial April 8 results show Dan Hurt won as Chesterfield mayor (4,526 votes to 3,501) while voters rejected two measures (a plan to let the county council fire department heads and a proposal for the fire district) that would change local policies.
A Missouri woman with stage four metastatic breast cancer asked lawmakers to approve a Cancer Patients’ Bill of Rights during a Senate committee hearing yesterday.
The bill would require clear info—shorter waits for tests and appointments—and insurance companies to cover extra costs, with a committee vote expected next week.
Chesterfield Electronics Recycling Event
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — 16365 Lydia Hill Dr, Chesterfield, MO — Fees may apply — Dispose of your old electronics responsibly at this community recycling event.
Taylorville: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Factory — Tickets available — Immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift with a night of chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts.
Bendigo Fletcher Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices starting at $77 — Catch Bendigo Fletcher live for an evening of captivating music in Chesterfield.
Star Wars Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — The Gallery — $20 per person — Test your Star Wars knowledge with themed trivia and win prizes in a fun-filled atmosphere.
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