St. Louis felon receives 12 years for firearm possession conviction
A convicted felon who was found in possession of a firearm after being apprehended in a stolen vehicle that struck a police cruiser has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey imposed the sentence on Thursday on Rodney Patterson, 49, following his conviction...
Man shot, killed inside loft building in downtown St. Louis
St. Louis police homicide detectives are investigating another murder after a man is shot and killed inside a loft building downtown.
Free St. Louis European Auto Show returns this Sunday
The 38th annual St. Louis European Auto Show will take place on Sunday, featuring over 400 European vehicles and supporting the local nonprofit St. Louis Arc.
‘Shocking’: First Alert 4 investigation uncovers criminal convictions, costly lawsuits in multiple officers’ pasts
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A First Alert 4 investigation has uncovered multiple officers and employees of the North County Police Cooperative (NCPC) who have faced civil rights lawsuits or criminal charges. Most of these officers are ranked members of the department, records show. “That chief knows they...
Downtown St. Louis home tour returns Saturday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Downtown St. Louis Home Tour will return Saturday for its second year, offering a look inside residential spaces in the city center. The self-guided tour runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. at Post Office Plaza, located at 9th and Locust
NEWS: Missouri cities are seeking $10M in damages from Ameren.
What happened: Following the abrupt closure of the 1.1-GW Rush Island Coal Power Plant in 2024, the cities of Fulton, Marceline, New Madrid, Hannibal, and Kirkwood claim that electricity prices skyrocketed. They paid 191% more than cities in other MISO zones, as alleged by a complaint against Ameren Missouri. The Misso
St. Louis civil service workers get pay raise
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Mayor Cara Spencer signed a bill Thursday authorizing pay raises for civil service employees. The raises apply to workers ranging from office staff to building inspectors to custodians. Spencer said the raises are badly needed. “Salaries for the city of St. Louis are...
Meijer grocery store construction continues, could impact local food banks & pantries
Construction is underway for grocery chain Meijer in Glen Carbon at the fast-growing Orchard Town Center.
A high-profile dog attack has shaken St. Louis. For survivors, the story is all...
In the week since St. Louis business owner and musician Steve Ewing’s wife and family dog were attacked by two dogs in Tower Grove Park, stories from people who experienced dog attacks in St. Louis are coming out of the woodwork. “My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and...
2 critically injured in shooting near Sherman Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two men were critically injured Thursday night in a shooting near Sherman Park in St. Louis City. Police say the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Kingshighway Boulevard. This is a breaking news story.
