A landmark journalist: Ray Hartmann’s death has us Mourning for many reasons
Ray Hartmann was part of the character and topography of St. Louis. We have our landmarks – like the Gateway Arch, a square-beyond-compare pizza, an amazing Forest Park. And, we once had our landmark journalist. The landmark journalist is gone. How the hell could that happen? Could it really...
St. Louis felon faces weapons charges after Wood River incident
Police say multiple firearms were recovered after a disturbance call on April 22.
Boil order in place for part of Fairview Heights
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Some residents in Fairview Heights are under a boil order Monday after a water main break. According to St. Clair’s Emergency Management Agency, Illinois American Water is working on a water main break near Highway 50 and Highway 157 in Fairview Heights. Residents...
Lightning, wind, and rain lead to power outages in Belleville
The combination of lighting, powerful winds, and heavy rain left some Belleville residents in the dark on Monday night.
Storm-Related Crash on I-270 Prompts Caution Urged by Police
GLEN CARBON - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded Monday afternoon, April 27, 2026, to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in Madison County after one vehicle reportedly hydroplaned and went off the road, with no injuries and no lane blockages reported. The crash was reported at about 2:24 p.m....
Multiple schools closed Tuesday, citing power outages as reason
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Several schools around the St. Louis area will be closed on Tuesday after storms pushed through the area. Buder Elementary in the Ritenour School District will be closed on Tuesday due to power outages. All other schools in the district will operate as normal.
Bi-State Crime Spree Leads to Armed Robbery Arrest and Multiple Criminal Charges
ALTON – The Alton Police Department has filed charges against a St. Louis man after investigators say he robbed a convenience store at gunpoint and was arrested minutes later while trying to break into another business. Alton Police said the investigation began about 8:56 a.m. April 26, 2026, when...
Platypus asks for support after co-founder Tony Saputo is charged with identity theft
One of the city’s most acclaimed bars appears to be in trouble—with rent past due and one co-founder facing criminal charges, apparently for stealing from the other. Platypus, located in The Grove neighborhood of the City of St. Louis, was named one of the 10 best bars in the U.S. by Food & Wine on April 8.
PHOTOS: Damage caused from Monday’s severe weather
ST. LOUIS – Severe weather swept through the St. Louis region Monday, leaving behind damage and power outages that continues to impact residents Tuesday. FOX 2 reporters and viewers have shared photos of extensive widespread damage Monday, which include snapshots of fallen trees, damage to structures and more. To stay up to date on the […]
90 MPH Wind Gust Tears Through Maryland Heights Amid St. Louis Severe Storm Threat
The Storm’s Rapid Approach (Image Credits: Unsplash) Maryland Heights, Missouri – A powerful wind gust reaching 90 miles per hour struck Maryland Heights late on ... Read more The post 90 MPH Wind Gust Tears Through Maryland Heights Amid St. Louis Severe Storm Threat appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
