Two people killed while changing tire on interstate
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - Two people were killed while changing a tire on an interstate in St. Louis on Friday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, a woman was driving a Kia K4 on Interstate 55 when the car’s front tire went flat around midnight. The woman stopped on an entrance ramp and...
Two St. Louis men receive Carnegie Medal for rescue efforts in 2024 plane crash
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two men from St. Louis have each been awarded the Carnegie Medal for their response and actions in a 2024 plane crash in Columbia, Illinois. According to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, on December 8, 2024, 71-year-old Michael Brenner was trapped inside the cockpit of a plane he...
Behind the Surprise Squad: Army veteran surprises daughter following deployment
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Matt Chambers recounts the Surprise Squad when a girl’s dad returned from deployment. In September, Chambers and the Surprise Squad headed to a school cafeteria for a weather presentation, which turned into a memorable Surprise Squad. Watch the full Surprise Squad episode...
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Assists St. Louis Police in Homicide Investigation
Madison Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office recently assisted the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Detective Bureau – Homicide Division with the execution of a search warrant in Madison County. According to the sheriff’s office, the operation was conducted with assistance from the...
Webster Police Union & City Manager Dispute Staffing Levels
The Webster Groves Police Officers Association is accusing City Manager Marie Peoples of misleading the public about the reasons for recent budget shortfalls. Union officials say the situation and confusion have prompted some police officers to pursue employment elsewhere. In a press release provided exclusively to...
Watchdog report finds SLPS loses $2,360 per student annually from tax incentives for developers
The St. Louis Public Schools district is losing about $2,360 per student each year due to tax incentives, according to a new report. Good Jobs First, a nonprofit research group focused on economic development, released its annual report, which examines the impact of tax abatements and tax increment financing on...
Alderwoman wants more attention directed to smaller-scale developments in St. Louis
Although she was born and raised in University City, Jami Cox Antwi’s family has deep roots in the city of St. Louis. The alderwoman for the 8th Ward left the area to go to college, but she later felt a call to return. And she wants to use her position on the board to get more people to do the same.
Former High School Athlete Ryan Victor Snyder’s Death Leaves His Parents, Sharon Rosenberg and...
The death of Ryan Victor Snyder has left his family, friends, and community grieving the loss of a young man remembered for his kindness, humor, and deep love for those around him. Ryan’s passing has created an outpouring of sorrow among everyone who knew him and cherished the bright spirit...
Feds and 21 states sue Uber for deceptive billing
ST. LOUIS — The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 21 states and the District of Columbia, has filed an amended complaint against Uber, accusing the company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. The lawsuit alleges that Uber charged consumers for its monthly...
Community Seeks Justice After Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run on St. Louis Streets
A fatal hit-and-run in St. Louis has killed a bicyclist. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Union Avenue and Brown Avenue just before 10:00 a.m. last Saturday. The cyclist was traveling southbound on Union Boulevard when a vehicle struck them and...
