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Tea Party Protesters Rally Outside IRS Office In Chesterfield

Submitted by KTVI-KPLR Staff
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:26pm

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CHESTERFIELD, MO (KTVI) – Tea Party protesters rally outside an IRS Office in Town and Country.

The protesters are upset over the alleged targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status by the IRS.

Republicans contend the controversy is part of a pattern of a White House gone wild, while Democrats insist that what happened — while unacceptable — was initiated within the IRS instead of being a practice called for or supported by Obama.

More:  Senate Panel Looks At IRS Targeting Of Conservative Groups

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Summer Pool Safety For Kids

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:07am

BRENTWOOD, MO (KTVI) – Are you kids ready to swim this summer? Little Fishes Swim School teaches kid to be comfortable in the water – which makes them safer near the pool.

Ruthie Zarren and Stephe McCormick showed Margie how kids can help other kids at the pool.

Find out more: http://www.littlefishesswimschool.com

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Florissant Mother And MADD Team Up To Fight Drunk Drivers

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Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 5:47pm

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. (KTVI) – It isn`t easy turning a tragedy into something positive but that`s exactly what Deborah Weinstein has done.

Her son, David, was killed by a drunk driver just 3 days before his 30th birthday and 2 days before Mother`s Day.  He was killed in May of 2011 while driving on Highway 370 near the St. Louis Outlet Mall.

‘I just felt so strongly that I wanted to do something,’ said Deborah Weinstein.

What she did was launch the first ever, Walk Like M.A.D.D..  Mothers
Against Drunk Driving holds events throughout the year but does not have an annual walk.

Even though May is the painful anniversary of her son`s death, Weistein believes it`s an important month for M.A.D.D.`s message to be heard.

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Solar Panels Catch Fire At Webster Groves High School

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Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 9:37am

WEBSTER GROVES, MO (KTVI)-Plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from the roof at Webster Groves High School Saturday. Firefighters say solar panels caught fire around 2:00pm.  Nearby residents noticed the smoke and called the fire department.

The panels are above the new science wing.

The school has a little water damage to a classroom ceiling and hallway, but a clean-up crew will have the building ready for school on Monday.

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Solar Panel On Webster Groves High School Catches Fire

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 4:23pm

WEBSTER GROVES, MO. (KTVI) – Firefighters were called to Webster Groves highs school Saturday afternoon, when a solar  panel caught fire.  The fire was quickly put out, but part of the school suffered water damage.

Officials say the water damage may cause some classes to be moved another part of the building Monday, when student return to class.

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St. Louis County Greek Fest Set For May 24th-27th

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Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:00am
St. Louis County Greek Fest Set For May 24th-27th

DES PERES, MO. (KTVI) - One of big events for the Memorial Day weekend is the Greek festival held in Des Peres, Missouri, held at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.  The church will be open memorial weekend for tours, music, dancing, shopping and of course for Greek food.

The festival will run from Friday, May 24th through May 27th, starting at 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The church is located at 1755 Des Peres Road near I-270 and Manchester Road.  Parking is free and a shuttle service will be available for those wanting to attend the festival.

For more information, click on St. Louis Greek Festival.

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Sandcastle Beach At The Magic House

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:40am

KIRKWOOD, MO (KTVI) – Feel like heading to the beach, but don’t want the long drive? You don’t have to go far to hit some sandy beaches with the kids.

Margie Ellisor is having a day at the beach at the Magic House in Kirkwood. There’s something fun there – Sandcastle Beach! It’s the annual summer tradition.

Carrie Hutchcraft, from the The Magic House, explained how your kids can have fun there, and professional sand sculptor Dan Belcher showed off one of the works you can see.

Find out more: https://www.magichouse.org/exhibits-new-special.php

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