‘He didn’t care’: Former NCPC handler raises alarm on officer training after K-9 killed
After North County Police Cooperative K-9 Oya was killed by a fellow officer, another handler in the department struggled to get his K-9, Viktor, out of the department.
As projects continue in downtown St. Louis to lift its profile, residents say more...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium draw millions to downtown St. Louis every year, but some say the draw cannot stop at just these two landmarks. Downtown is vital to the region, and major projects are underway to improve it — but some...
Part of shuttered South City Hospital headed to land tax sale
ST. LOUIS — Part of a vacant former hospital in Dutchtown is slated to be sold at auction in an upcoming city land tax sale. Multiple properties comprising roughly half of the former South City Hospital's Jefferson Campus, including the closed Lutheran School of Nursing, are scheduled to be sold in the May 12 land tax sale.
You Won’t Believe The Seafood At These 7 Casual Missouri Spots
Want to find incredible seafood at casual Missouri restaurants?. These seven humble spots serve outstanding catches and unforgettable flavors!. 1. Storming Crab (Kirkwood) The best seafood doesn’t always come from fancy restaurants. Storming Crab in Kirkwood knows this truth better than anyone. This restaurant skips the fancy stuff and...
Man identified in fatal I-64 semitrailer crash near O’Fallon
A 35-year-old man was identified as the person killed Friday morning after he was hit by a semitrailer truck while walking on Interstate 64. Ethan D. Wood, whose last known address was on Waterford Lane in Glen Carbon, was pronounced dead at the scene about 7:15 a.m., St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. said. According to Illinois State Police, Wood...
Metro-east contractor avoids prison in bank fraud case. Here’s what to know
A federal judge sentenced Columbia contractor Gregg Crawford on April 25 to supervised release for his role in a yearslong bank fraud scheme involving derelict homes. Crawford and his brother-in-law falsified mortgage applications for “straw buyers” to purchase overvalued properties from 2011 to 2020, according to court records. FULL STORY: No jail time for metro-east contractor who admitted to bank fraud...
There’s No Place Like This Wizard Of Oz Escape Room In Missouri
Sometimes the most magical experiences aren’t found at the end of a yellow brick road, but inside a building in St. Louis where you voluntarily get locked in a room for fun. St Louis Escape has mastered the art of turning childhood nostalgia into an interactive adventure that’ll have you questioning why you ever thought clicking ruby slippers was an efficient travel method.
Three people dead following vehicle crash in Missouri
MISSOURI — Three people were killed Friday night in a multi-vehicle crash in St. Louis, according to authorities. The crash occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Lewis and Clark Boulevard and involved three vehicles, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Investigators said the incident began when one vehicle sideswiped a second vehicle. The impact caused […] The post Three people dead following vehicle crash...
MEHS Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Pookiebutt!
The Granite City Daily News is proud to announce we are now promoting adoptable pets from the Metro East Humane Society with support from Doits Village Inn in Pontoon Beach! Hello! My name is Pookiebutt, I am the cutest little guy you'll ever see. With some huggins and lovins I will become your best friend! Despite my size I love to eat and I...
A love song that became a lifeline
What began as a daughter’s final gift has grown into a St. Louis tradition. For St. Louis jazz diva Denise Thimes, the 30th Annual Mother’s Day Dinner and Concert taking place next Sunday at The Sheldon grew from a promise she made to herself in one of the most fragile moments of her life.

















