Dogs abandoned in boarded up home tried to chew their way out: Police
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man accused of abandoning three dogs over the summer was released Thursday on a personal recognizance bond while awaiting trial. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, Stray Rescue summoned officers on July 14 to the 4300 block of Ashland Avenue,...
USPS carrier caught on camera tossing homeowner’s packages
Home surveillance video shows a USPS carrier caught on camera tossing a Kirkwood homeowner’s packages last week. It’s a sight that hits home for many holiday shoppers.
Embattled Metro East City Fest ends due to issues in 2025
O’FALLON, IL. (First Alert 4) -City Fest in O’Fallon, Illinois will no longer happen moving forward, event organizers said Friday. The decision comes after the group said its committee met with the city and police department to review issues with the event this past year. First Alert 4...
St. Louis Police Seek Public’s Aid in Locating Missing Person Tony Nelson
Source: Facebook/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Tony Nelson, who was recently reported missing. Authorities are asking anyone with information or sightings to contact the department promptly. According to a...
Duo Who Stole Millions From 99 Missourians Gets 28+ Years
2 schemers in Missouri received prison sentences totaling 28+ years after victimizing 99 of millions of dollars.
Teenagers’ Narrow Escape: Car Struck by Train at Macklind and Manchester
A train collided with a car at the intersection of Macklind and Manchester. The incident, which was initially reported on social media, has sparked a discussion about the safety of the intersection and the behavior of drivers. According to eyewitnesses, two teenagers were in the car at the time of the incident but...
3 men accused of armed robbery
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Three men were arrested Wednesday and accused of armed robbery in North St. Louis city. Reuel Clower, 43, Michael Upchurch, 41, and Carlos Nelson, 23 are facing one count of robbery and one count of brandishing a gun in furtherance of a crime of violence. Clower and Upchurch were...
North St. Louis ‘micro-hospital’ set to reopen with new management
A small hospital in north St. Louis that closed less than a year after opening is scheduled to reopen soon under new management. The former Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital on North Jefferson Avenue, redubbed Archview ER and Hospital, will provide “concierge-level community care” to Carr Square and its surrounding...
There are few pigeons in St. Louis. Research shows it’s due to design
Pigeons are a quintessential member of urban wildlife around the world. They flock to areas with people — a trait bred into their domestic ancestors for hundreds of thousands of years. In comparison to other major cities in the United States, however, St. Louis does not have many pigeons in the city proper.
Police: 1 dead in pedestrian crash in west St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on Saturday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, on Manchester Avenue near Tamm Avenue. Police say a person is dead. Police are asking the public...

















