Students cheer as Metro East band director earns spot in Rose Parade
MADISON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A Metro East band director is headed to one of the country’s biggest parade stages. Bernard Long Jr., the band director at Madison Junior Senior High School in Madison, Illinois, has been selected to march in the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Long said he will fly out Dec....
More than 200 dogs adopted from St. Louis city shelter ahead of Christmas
CEO Kim Horak tells FOX 2 News that in the span of roughly 30 days; 209 dogs were adopted and another 67 found foster homes.
3-Year-Old Is ‘Healthy and Safe’; Parents Are Also Located With Social Media
CASEYVILLE – Caseyville Police has issued a statement about the 3-year-old toddler who was wandering on the second floor of Red Lion Inn in Caseyville on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. “The child is currently healthy and safe. Due to social media, the parents were made aware of the...
East St. Louis teenager is victim of Cahokia Heights homicide, coroner says
A shooting in Cahokia Heights Tuesday evening left one dead, police said. Police responded to a call for shots fired around the 100th block of St. James Lane at about 7 p.m.. There they found a young male deceased of apparent gunshot wounds, Chief Thomas Trice said. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified...
Manhunt for suspect in fatal St. Louis shooting and arson
A manhunt continues for a suspect who fatally wounded a mother and daughter and allegedly torched their north St. Louis home.
St. Charles man charged after alleged threats to the Missouri governor, family online
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Charles man was charged with felony stalking and harassment last week after allegedly threatening Gov. Mike Kehoe and his family on the social media platform Facebook. Daniel N. Mertz was charged Friday in Cole County with first-degree stalking and first-degree harassment. He was...
A penthouse city condo hits the market
This corner-unit penthouse offers sweeping views of Forest Park and the city’s eastern skyline on one side, and stunning sunsets on the western-facing side. Ideal for busy professionals or those seeking a low-maintenance urban lifestyle, this roomy three bedroom, two bathroom unit features wood floors, elegant...
Homeless Shelter St. Louis MO: How Tent Mission STL Builds Solidarity
Homeless Shelter St. Louis MO: How Tent Mission STL Builds Solidarity. Tent Mission STL is a mutual aid collective dedicated to supporting unhoused neighbors in St. Louis City. Through street outreach, free grocery delivery, pop-up shelters, and community solidarity, Tent Mission STL is making a tangible difference...
Family grieving after 17-year-old boy shot to death in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — Police are investigating the tragic death of a 17-year-old boy, shot to death just days before Christmas in Cahokia Heights. In an exclusive interview, 5 On Your Side spoke with the grandparents of Fontez Forest, who said he was killed Tuesday night. "I just want...
Toy giveaway aims to help families impacted by May 16 tornado
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A toy giveaway on Tuesday helped about 1,000 kids get presents for Christmas. The R. Whittington Foundation hosted a toy giveaway at the Friendly Temple Church Tuesday afternoon. The foundation has hosted this event for more than 20 years. Rickey Whittington said the...

















