Kelsi Anderson

United States

Production Assistant and Writer at KSDK-TV (St. Louis, MO)

Production Assistant for @ksdknews

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Dog rescued from silo at abandoned Cementland site

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Animal control officers secured the animal and took it to receive medical treatment. ST. LOUIS — St. Louis firefighters helped rescue a dog that ended up in a 100-foot silo in St. Louis Wednesday evening. The St. Louis Fire Department said the incident happened at Cementland at 520 Scranton Ave., near the city's riverfront.
St. Louis comptroller Darlene Green unseated by Donna Baringer

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Darlene Green, who has held the office of St. Louis comptroller for three decades, now has only a few days left on the job. ST. LOUIS — Darlene Green, who has served as St. Louis' chief financial officer for three decades, was unseated by challenger Donna Baringer during Tuesday night's general municipal election. Baringer won 51.53% of the unofficial vote to Green's 48.47%.
Alderwoman Cara Spencer defeats St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones in election rematch

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

The rematch came four years after the pair first faced off in 2021. Example video title will go here for this videoExample video title will go here for this videoTo stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app. According to unofficial vote totals, Spencer won 64% of the vote to Jones' 36%. Spencer's victory was perhaps foreshadowed by her resounding victory in the March primary, where she received 68% voter approval compared to 33% approval for Jones.
Former Triad School District teacher charged with grooming, misconduct

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Authorities investigating an anonymous tip said they uncovered "inappropriate electronic communication" between Michael Smargiassi and a student. Madison County prosecutors charged 59-year-old Michael Smargiassi of Highland with two counts of grooming and one count each of official misconduct and misdemeanor battery. The Troy Police Department said the investigation began in October 2024 after officials with Triad Community Unit School No. 2 received an anonymous tip and contacted police.
As Blues march toward postseason, fans can already buy tickets to games

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

As Blues march toward postseason, fans can already buy tickets to gamesSeats for playoff games at Enterprise Center are for sale on Ticketmaster. The dates, times and opponents for the games are all listed as "to be determined."ST. LOUIS — The red-hot St. Louis Blues have yet to clinch a spot in the postseason, but fans can already secure their tickets for the potential first three rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Seats for playoff games at Enterprise Center are for sale on Ticketmaster.
Missing Pagedale K-9 last seen on doorbell cameras in Florissant

2 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Three-year-old Raider was in his kennel in his handler's backyard when he was spooked by a fallen tree and escaped. FLORISSANT, Mo. — A K-9 with the Pagedale Police Department is missing after he was spooked by storms Wednesday night in Florissant. Chief Anthony Huckleberry said 3-year-old Raider was in his kennel in his handler's backyard when he was spooked by a fallen tree and escaped. Officers believe he then became disoriented due to the weather.
Tornadoes flip vehicles, destroy homes during Wednesday storms

3 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Tornadoes touched down in Washington County near Potosi and in Bond County near Greenville. A tornado touched down in Washington County near Potosi, as well as in Bond County near Greenville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said no fatalities had been reported as of Wednesday evening. Here's what we know so far about this evening's storm damage. Multiple residents throughout Potosi and other nearby areas shared video and pictures of the twister as it passed through.
Special School District employees charged with assaulting nonverbal students at Maryland Heights school

3 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

A surveillance camera captured the assault of three nonverbal children between the ages of 5 and 7, police said. MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Two employees with the Special School District of St. Louis County were arrested and charged with assaulting elementary-aged children while working at a school in the Pattonville School District. Charnita Thomas was charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault and Angelette Boleyjack-Calhoun was charged with one count of fourth-degree assault.
4-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in St. Peters

3 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Police said the motorcycle struck a utility pole off Mexico Road, ejecting the boy and the adult driver. ST. PETERS, Mo. — A 4-year-old boy was killed Sunday evening in a motorcycle crash in St. Peters. The St. Peters Police Department said it received several 911 calls around 5 p.m. for a crash on westbound Mexico Road just before the Belleau Creek Road intersection. Officers arrived to find a man and a 4-year-old boy with apparent serious injuries.
Burglar who targeted Indian community in Maryland Heights may have other victims, police say

4 weeks ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim but has not yet reported it was asked to contact the Maryland Heights Police Department. MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Maryland Heights police believe a serial burglar who was charged on Thursday may have been targeting the city's Indian community and they're asking other possible victims to come forward. Anthony Ward, 29, was charged with four counts of second-degree burglary, two felony counts of stealing, and two misdemeanor counts of stealing.