A former operator of Air Balloon Sports of Chesterfield has been identified as the pilot in the deadly hot air balloonaccident in Texas. The former St. Louis balloon pilot offered adventures for clients at sunrise near Interstate 44 and Missouri Highway 141. The pilot moved to Texas about five years ago to continue in…
At least sixteen people died in Central Texas during the worsthot air balloon crash in American history. According to the National Transportation Board, a hot air balloon crashed on Saturday and investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the crash and exactly how many people were onboard. The hot air balloon crash…
For years, dietary supplements have been a source of controversy and have been linked to numerous product liability claim. According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, seven out of ten Americans take dietary supplements. It’s no wonder dietary supplements are a $40 billion a year industry. The Consumer Reports’ investigation reveals many are unsafe….
The federal government released a grading system that allows consumers to comparehospital performance and quality on Wednesday. The one- to five star-rating system has been long-awaited as well as controversial. Not all hospitals excelled on the rating system, particularly hospitals in St. Louis that many would expect to do well. For instance, many hospital…
A Kansas toddler was killed in a terriblepedestrian accident in Olathe on Wednesday. According to the Olathe Police Department, a 14-month-old girl was struck by a pickup truck in the 13800 block of South Seminole Drive at approximately 4:35 p.m. The child was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police…
A golf cartaccident has injured two people in Oak Grove, Missouri. According to a Jackson County Sheriff’s dispatcher, a golf cart flipped over near the intersection of Old Pink Hill and Ketterman Road and injured at least two people Tuesday evening. The accident happened around 6 p.m. and cause the intersection to be blocked…
A Missouri mother is upset after a disturbingdaycare incident involving her son. The parent enrolled her child in a local daycare in Union after researching the daycare’s state violations. The state’s website only showed minor violations, leaving the mother to believe the daycare was safe. After her child had attended the daycare for several…
The sister of an NBA legend was killed in a tragichit-and-run accident in Kansas City on July 17. The young mother’s family is looking for answers and seeking justice for her tragic death. The 24-year-old mother of three was struck by a car on northbound I-35 near Chouteau around 12:40 a.m. The young woman’s…
Unlicensed drivers of the popular ride-sharing,Uber, have been ticketed by the St. Louis Taxi Commission for violating state law. For a long time, the St. Louis commission has required all taxi services and ride-sharing companies to acquire a license to operate in the city and county. However, Uber drivers have not been compliant. The…
A 20-hour Driver’s Education Course in Nebraska teaches teens the dangers ofdistracted driving. Students learn that reading an average text message for three to five seconds also is enough time to drive the length of a football field. The driving instructor spends a considerable amount of time ingraining the dangers of distracted driving into…