Cool Foods When the Temperatures Rise
When temperatures soar and humidity levels climb, what we eat and drink can make a difference in how we feel. While no food can lower the outdoor temperature, choosing foods with a high-water content and lighter meals can help us stay comfortable during the hottest days of summer. For many...
Downtown St. Louis transforms into space of comfort during PrideFest weekend
Pride is in full effect in downtown St. Louis this weekend, as Saturday marked the first day of celebrations all across the region.
‘Heat Dome’ to Raise Humidity, Temperatures in Much of US
(This content was created with the help of AI.) A vast lid of hot air is settling over the central US and, by Fourth of July weekend, is expected to sprawl eastward and put roughly 200 million people under sweltering conditions. Forecasters said a strengthening "heat dome" will drive temperatures into the 90s and near
St. Clair’s $6 Million Airport Bike Runway Finally Takes Off
St. Clair County officials officially opened the latest stretch of the MetroBikeLink on Saturday, cutting the ribbon on a $6 million, 4.5-mile extension that runs from the Shiloh-Scott transit center toward MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. What had been a months-long construction corridor is now a paved multiuse trail lin
First Alert Weather Day Now Through Thursday for Dangerous Heat
Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the heat index topping out at up to 108 degrees.
Inside Dumpling Plus, the Delmar Loop’s new destination for soup dumplings
A new destination for soup dumplings recently debuted on the Delmar Loop. On May 1, Dumpling Plus (6335 Delmar) opened in the former Blue Ocean space. The new restaurant serves steamed soup dumplings, wonton soup, regular and pan-fried dumplings, and a small selection of Chinese street food options. Here’s what...
Tiny French bulldog puppy set to be euthanized inspired fundraising campaign for major surgery...
Just this week, Stray Rescue of St. Louis stepped up to save the life of a tiny blue and tan French bulldog puppy named Bumblebee. The puppy suffered from a left side femoral neck fracture – Her femur was broken and no longer connected to her pelvis. The puppy...
Local Food Inspections June 22 – 26
The Madison County Health Department inspected the following establishments June 22 - 26. June 22 Press House- Collinsville 10 (Pf) Hand washing shall be provided with paper towels, continuous towel system supplying user with clean towel, heated-air hand drying device or air-knife system Reference 6-301.12. PAPER TOWEL
Father of 7-month-old killed charged with 2nd degree murder
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -The father of 7-month-old Kiyomi Parker, who was shot and killed Friday afternoon, has been charged with second-degree murder. Court documents state Ca’Marion Pawnell, 19, is being charged with one count of second-degree, felony murder, one count of endangering the welfare of a child res
Black Wall Street event held in Wellston Loop
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Black Wall Street held at Wellston Loop on Saturday aims to bring jobs, businesses and new investment in the historic site. The festival came in time for the non-profit, “Young Voices with Action,” to announce it had secured $3 million for a new mixed-use project in the area.
