Maria Keena

St. Louis

Morning News Editor and Traffic Co-Anchor at KMOX-AM (St. Louis, MO)

Anchor/Reporter, KMOX Radio

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Triple shooting leaves 9-year old dead, 10-year old critically injured

5 days ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - St. Louis Police say the triple shooting happened after 9:00 Saturday night on Bircher near Ruskin and Interstate 70. All three victims were inside a car, police believe they are all related. The 9-year old died from his injuries, the 10 year old is listed in critical condition and a 32-year old man is in stable condition. Police spokesman Mitch McCoy says the suspect appears to have fled in a car, so they are asking residents or businesses in the area for surveillance video.
The American Red Cross opens fourth shelter in St. Louis

6 days ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The American Red Cross has opened an additional shelter at Peter & Paul Community Services: Garfield Building, 2612 Wyoming Street in South St. Louis. This now brings the number of shelters to four that the Red Cross is running. The others are:12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd Refresh Community Church, 829 N.
If you want to volunteer to help with recovery, AmeriCorps needs help

6 days ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Looking for a way to help St. Louis recover? Join AmeriCorps this Sunday from 9AM-4PM at St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Church (4746 Carter Ave) to support tornado recovery efforts. Whether it's cleaning up, handing out supplies, or just being a helping hand-your time makes a difference. Let's keep showing up for each other, St. Louis.
Governor Mike Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard to St. Louis

6 days ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Mayor Mike Kehoe released the following statement on deploying Missouri's National Guard on a humanitarian mission in St Louis, following last Friday's deadly tornado. Governor Kehoe Announces Activation of the Missouri National Guard to Support Tornado Recovery Operations in St. Louis http://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-activation-missouri-national-guard-support-tornado...
Supplies and volunteers are still needed in the flood recovery

6 days ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - If you are looking for ways to help, here are several ways. Compiled by Greater St. Louis Inc. The teams on the ground leading tornado recovery efforts still need supplies, donations, and volunteers. Please note the list of items they've identified below, and that this extended weekend brings a large-scale distribution event at the Urban League headquarters and some changes in schedule at other locations.
Investigation into 3-year old's death at Park Hills Daycare

1 week ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

PARK HILLS, MO (KMOX) - An investigation is underway into the death of a 3-year old non verbal boy with autism, who died at a Park Hills Missouri Daycare, called Poppy's House. The child was found by unresponsive by his mother when she went to pick him up Friday. Reports indicate the toddler's body was already cold and stiff, suggesting he had been dead for several hours.
Supplies urgently needed ahead of potential bad weather

1 week ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - In support of recovery efforts from Friday's tornado, supplies are desperately needed in advance of potential bad weather Monday and Tuesday. Items needed, tools, plywood and two-by-fours, wood screws tarps and exterior caulk and caulk guns. The City is asking you take those supplies two three different locations.
National Weather Service confirms Ef 3 Tornado in Fountain Park and Kingshighway East Neighborhoods

1 week ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

Fountain Park and Kingshighway East neighborhoods hit by EF 3 tornado according to the National Weather Service. Governor Mike Kehoe toured the ravaged areas of St. Louis City along with Mayor Kara Spencer. Spencer says the death toll stands at five and she estimates some five thousand building in the City have been damaged or destroyed.
Endangered missing person, police need help finding

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL (KMOX) - The Illinois State Police has activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department needs help finding Carl W. Swofford, a 71 year old white male who is 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighs 170 pounds. Carl has gray hair and brown eyes and is wearing a white T-shirt, blue shorts, and white tennis shoes. He was last seen at the corner of Erie Station Road and Albany Station Road in Belleville at 8:00 Sunday evening.
35-year old Florissant jail detainee found unrepsponsive

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Maria Keena

FLORISSANT, MO (KMOX) - Saint Louis County Police now handling an investigation after a 35-year old male detainee was found unresponsive Sunday morning in his jail cell. At the Florissant Police Chief's request, St. Louis County Police was immediately notified to take over the investigation. Chief Fagan said in a facebook posting: Quote:"Our department takes any in-custody death seriously.