St. Louis Public Schools votes to demolish three vacant schools. Neighbors express relief
St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education voted to demolish three long-vacant schools in north city on Tuesday. The buildings, which have been vacant for decades, include Euclid, Scullin and Hempstead Schools. They were all closed for declining enrollment, according to district officials. The demolitions are estimate
St. Louis Park Reports Presence of Invasive Worm
A nasty invasive worm has been found in a St. Louis County park.
Woman killed in St. Louis cutting, one detained for questioning
A woman was killed in a cutting Tuesday night in St. Louis, and a person has been detained for questioning involving the incident.
Collinsville teens ‘kidnapped’ by ICE while on the way to work in central Illinois
Three Collinsville teens were detained by ICE, an incident stemming after a traffic stop in central Illinois. Jesus Alexis Cruz, 16, was on the way to his job with two other Collinsville teens when police pulled over the trio in Christian County, according to Cruz family spokesperson Anna Marie Bell.
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for June 1-5
Check out this week's restaurant inspections from the health department.
Sobremesa replaces Session Taco Joint with a new Mexican concept in St. Charles
Consumers’ dining habits are changing, but our love of Mexican food is still going strong. The newly opened Sobremesa in the Streets of St. Charles (1650 Beale St., Unit #130) taps into the spirit of the times with a casual dining experience featuring flavors inspired by the California-Mexico border.
Woman killed in stabbing in Central West End
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was killed Tuesday after a stabbing in the Central West End. According to police, the stabbing happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 4300 block of Forest Park Avenue. Police say a person has been detained in the case pending further investigation.
Columbia, Illinois Police Department uses drone in water rescue
COLUMBIA, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Police departments across the region are expanding their use of technology, including in Columbia, Illinois. The police department first got its two drones about 18 months ago as a way to improve public safety. Chief Jason Donjon said drones have been a game-changer for...
Hollywood River Studios unveils Granite City warehouse ahead of $60 million project
First glimpse of Hollywood River Studios reveals what could be coming to Wood River
‘I’m the devil and I need to kill you’ – Brentwood man charged in...
CLAYTON, Mo. – A Brentwood man appeared in court Tuesday morning for attacking a woman who lived in the same apartment complex. According to the Brentwood Police Department’s probable cause statement, the attack happened around 9 a.m. Monday at The Villas in the 1800 block of South Brentwood Boulevard.
