4 affordable homes break ground on former gas station site in Tower Grove South
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) — Developers broke ground this week on four affordable homes at 3502 through 3508 Morgan Ford Road in Tower Grove South, ending roughly 15 years of vacancy on a former gas station site. Tower Grove Community Development Corporation said the project took about...
90-year-old Ferguson woman waits months for ceiling repairs after repeated calls for help
A 90-year-old Ferguson woman says the place she has called home for more than a decade no longer feels safe.
Taste of St. Louis under new ownership, will not be held this year
St. Louis food lovers will have to wait a little longer for the return of a beloved local tradition, but its new owners promise the delay will yield a festival that puts neighborhood restaurants and families first.
Injured Ferguson officer to receive specially adapted home from Gary Sinise Foundation
Nearly two years after suffering a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty, Ferguson Police Officer Travis “T.J.” Brown will receive a specially adapted home from the Gary Sinise Foundation.
He defied police and won in court. Now he’s suing Belleville for trying to...
A Belleville man alleges local police spent a year trying to force his landlord to evict him from a rental home after falsely arresting him in a family dispute over children not doing their chores. Martinez Staten, 36, served as his own attorney to fight a domestic battery charge, which was dismissed in March, and an e
33 Wine Shop & Bar will close Aug. 28 after 25 years
For 25 years, 33 Wine Shop & Bar has been an anchor in Lafayette Square’s business district. But with costs rising and revenue dropping, longtime owner James Smallwood feels like he has no choice: August 28 will be the last night of service before 33 closes for good. “The...
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Metro East after overnight chemical fire
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – A shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday morning after officials responded to a fire involving hazardous material in the Metro East, impacting areas of Sauget, Cahokia Heights and East St. Louis. The shelter-in-place order was lifted at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning as conditions continued to i
Former Missouri officer admits abusing 18 detainees during seven-month pattern of misconduct
Missouri – A former Missouri police officer has admitted to a pattern of abuse that prosecutors say involved 18 men, most of them handcuffed and many taken away from public view after routine traffic stops or arrests. The case against Marcellis Blackwell, 36, of St. Louis, spans just seven...
This Massive Missouri Buffet Is Worth Crossing The State With An Empty Stomach
Some meals are worth the miles, and this one practically demands a road trip. A sprawling buffet in Missouri has built a reputation that stretches across the state, drawing hungry diners from every corner with the promise of endless options and fresh flavors. The spread is massive, with stations dedicated...
McCormick Center Eyed for Belleville Emergency Weather Shelter
BELLEVILLE — Belleville City Council members are scheduled to vote at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, on a winter safety plan that would provide overnight shelter at the Catholic Diocese of Belleville’s McCormick Center for people with no place to go when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below.

















