Laura Simon

St. Louis

Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at KTVI-TV (St. Louis, MO)

Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at KPLR-TV (St. Louis, MO)

Articles

St. Louis City Board of Aldermen aims to pass tornado relief bill, secure more funds

4 days ago | fox2now.com | Nick Gladney |Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis City Board of Aldermen is set to meet Tuesday morning to advance relief efforts for victims of a deadly tornado. The special session Tuesday will focus on providing aid to those affected by recent tornadoes, with discussions ranging from tax breaks to rental support. President of the Board of Aldermen Megan Green stated they are working with the budget office to identify more funding sources.
St. Louis Public Schools to open tornado resource center

5 days ago | fox2now.com | Nick Gladney |Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – A new resource center is opening at Metro Academic and Classical High School on Monday to support families affected by the recent tornado that damaged a dozen St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). The center is a collaborative effort between St. Louis Public Schools, the SLPS Foundation, and the Little Bit Foundation, aiming to provide essential items and long-term stability for those impacted by last month’s EF-3 tornado.
Missouri National Guard, FEMA assist in tornado recovery

1 week ago | fox2now.com | Nick Gladney |Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri National Guard and FEMA have arrived in the St. Louis region to help support the cleanup efforts after a deadly EF-3 tornado struck the city less than two weeks ago. The Missouri National Guard has deployed up to 41 members from the 35th Engineer Brigade to assist with debris removal across the city. They will be working daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at four designated drop sites, providing much-needed support to city crews until June 11.
St. Louis region set to honor service members on Memorial Day

1 week ago | fox2now.com | Nick Gladney |Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – Communities across the St. Louis region are coming together this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In Belleville, the annual Memorial Day parade runs from 10 to 11 a.m., starting at North Third and A Street and ending at Walnut Hill Cemetery, where a ceremony will follow.
Clayton begins massive cleanup after EF3 tornado

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Nick Gladney |Laura Simon

CLAYTON, Mo. – Cleanup efforts are underway in Clayton, Missouri, five days after an EF-3 tornado caused significant damage in the area. City crews have started a block-by-block cleanup in the Moorlands neighborhood, removing tree limbs, branches, and debris from public areas.
WATCH LIVE: Memorial service honors Kit Bond’s legacy in Missouri

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond is being remembered this week with memorial services in St. Louis and Jefferson City following his death at the age of 86. Bond, who served Missourians for decades both in the statehouse and in Washington, D.C., passed away last week. A state memorial service will take place Tuesday in Jefferson City, where Bond will lie in state for 24 hours to allow the public to pay their respects.
Memorial services set to honor Kit Bond’s legacy in Missouri

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Laura Simon

Posted: May 20, 2025 / 05:58 AM CDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 05:59 AM CDT ST. LOUIS – Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond is being remembered this week with memorial services in St. Louis and Jefferson City following his death at the age of 86. Bond, who served Missourians for decades both in the statehouse and in Washington, D.C., passed away last week.
Memorial service honors Kit Bond’s legacy in Missouri

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond is being remembered this week with memorial services in St. Louis and Jefferson City following his death at the age of 86. Bond, who served Missourians for decades both in the statehouse and in Washington, D.C., passed away last week. A state memorial service took place Tuesday in Jefferson City, where Bond lies in state for 24 hours to allow the public to pay their respects.
Storm damage halts SLPS buses, schools rerouted

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Laura Simon

Posted: May 19, 2025 / 05:58 AM CDT Updated: May 19, 2025 / 05:58 AM CDT ST. LOUIS – Storm damage has disrupted operations at the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) and the Clayton School District, affecting transportation and school facilities. SLPS district leaders report that transportation is the biggest challenge due to the storm, with the bus depot impacted and roads blocked by downed trees and power lines.
Storm damage halts SLPS buses, schools rerouted

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laura Simon

ST. LOUIS – Storm damage has disrupted operations at the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) and the Clayton School District, affecting transportation and school facilities. SLPS district leaders report that transportation is the biggest challenge due to the storm, with the bus depot impacted and roads blocked by downed trees and power lines. Bus service has been suspended until further notice, and school access remains difficult even for those who walk.