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  • 1 month ago | 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.

  • 1 month ago | 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.

  • 1 month ago | 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.

  • 2 months ago | 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.

  • 2 months ago | 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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Paula Vasan (she/her)
Paula Vasan (she/her) @PaulaVasan
10 Apr 25

NEW JOB! I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the City of Wildwood’s incredible team as the new Communications and Economic Development Manager. https://t.co/fsceQauHeI

Paula Vasan (she/her)
Paula Vasan (she/her) @PaulaVasan
14 Mar 25

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

Paula Vasan (she/her)
Paula Vasan (she/her) @PaulaVasan
28 Feb 25

🎬 Lights, camera, action🎤✨ What an incredible day producing a one-hour documentary with @NinePBS! Can’t wait to share more about @TEDxSTL’s mission to amplify the bold ideas and inspiring voices that make St. Louis shine. Stay tuned! https://t.co/7Q3NznOGnA