Paula Vasan
Communications/Econ Development Manager with the City of Wildwood. Volunteer Director of Comms @ @TEDxSTL. Storyteller. Listener. Truth-seeker. Fav title: Mom.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
ksdk.com | Paula Vasan
A terrifying AI scam is making its way through the St. Louis community. Scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones. ST. LOUIS — A Jefferson County mother recently took to social media, saying she heard a man on the phone who appeared to be with her sobbing daughter.
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Mar 10, 2025 |
ksdk.com | Paula Vasan
A two-year-old is recovering after accidentally shooting himself with a gun left within reach. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A two-year-old is recovering after accidentally shooting himself with a gun left within reach. Now, two people are facing felony charges, and experts are emphasizing the importance of responsible firearm storage. Police said the child’s mother first told them her toddler was wounded in a drive-by shooting, but that wasn’t true.
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Feb 24, 2025 |
ksdk.com | Paula Vasan
Big changes are underway at the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Adoption Center. After officially resuming operations last week, the county is bringing in new staff and starting a volunteer pilot program. The county's Director of Public Health Dr. Kanika Cunningham said the changes come after months of research into shelters nationwide. “We reached out to other health departments outside of the region and looked at those best practices," Cunningham said.
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Feb 20, 2025 |
ksdk.com | Paula Vasan
Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. It starts with a call, a text, or an email: someone claiming to be with the IRS. They tell you there's an issue with your return. Maybe you owe back taxes. Maybe you need to "verify" personal information. But the St. Louis Better Business Bureau said it's all a scam.
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Feb 20, 2025 |
fox5vegas.com | Paula Vasan
BREESE, Ill. (KSDK) - A tragic accident took place Sunday morning on a winding road in Illinois. Steven Hilmes says his wife took a turn too fast, flipped their car and they both wound up in the bottom of an icy pond. Steven Hilmes was able to break free, but he dove after his wife three times, trying unsuccessfully to free her. A 911 caller was desperate for help just after midnight on Sunday.
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They saw it coming. A lithium battery recycling plant opened, and a year later, disaster struck. Thick smoke, dead fish, and a community demanding answers. Now, residents are fighting for change. Will they be heard? @ksdknews https://t.co/YyaJPuekC4