Depending on the species, the lifespan of mosquitoes can range from as short as four days to as long as one month. But during that time mosquitoes can not only make life very unpleasant for the people they bite, but also possibly pass on West Nile virus. 

West Nile virus was first isolated in Uganda in 1937. It is most commonly found in Africa, West Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Within five years of being identified in New York City in 1999, the virus had been found in birds and mosquitoes in every state except Alaska and Hawaii.

For the full story, click here.

A North St. Louis County man charged with felonies relating to sexual contact with a child under age 12 was found guilty on all counts by a St. Charles County jury. 

Richard Allen Williams, 61, of the 2700 block of Brouster Avenue in St. Louis County was found guilty of two counts of statutory sodomy in the 1st degree against a child under twelve years old, one count of child molestation in the 1st degree, one count of sexual misconduct involving a child and one count of endangering the welfare of a child in the 1st degree.  

For the full story, click here.

CHESTERFIELD, MO. (KTVI) – A run is on at the mobile on the run in chesterfield where the 600 million dollar jackpot is drawing customers who normally don’t play Powerball.

They are ignoring the long shot chances and putting down cash to be part of a financial dream.