Kelsi Anderson

United States

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

Production Assistant for @ksdknews

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St. Louis officer injured in crash during pursuit, 3 in custody

2 days ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

St. Louis officer injured in crash during pursuit, 3 in custodyThe officer was conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital for treatment. ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis police officer was taken to the hospital for treatment after a pursuit that ended in a one-vehicle crash. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said officers were involved in a police pursuit at around 5 p.m. Shortly after, a police SUV crashed near the 4100 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.
St. Louis County police looking for 3 children believed to be with non-custodial father

6 days ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

St. Louis County police looking for 3 children believed to be with non-custodial fatherPolice did not say who the children might be with but said they may be in a black 2011 Chevrolet Equinox with an Illinois temporary tag. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County police issued an Endangered Person Advisory for three young siblings who were reported missing Thursday morning in St. Louis County.
11-year-old boy dies in Monday night shooting in St. Louis County

1 week ago | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson

The boy was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An 11-year-old boy died Monday night after he was shot in north St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Police Department said officers responded at 8:14 p.m. to a shooting on the 1800 block of Longford Drive. They arrived to find the boy suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
'They were sweet girls': Chatham community mourns 4 who died in after-school camp crash

1 week ago | abc10.com | Kelsi Anderson |John O'Connor

CHATHAM, Ill. — Three young children and a teenager were killed when a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp in central Illinois, but authorities said Tuesday that the crash that sent six other children to the hospital was likely not a targeted attack. The car left a road, crossed a field and smashed into the side of the building in the small city of Chatham on Monday afternoon, Illinois State Police said in a statement.
Dog rescued from silo at abandoned Cementland site

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.