Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Temporarily Remove Guns During Mental Health Crisis
A St. Louis lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at temporarily removing firearms from people in the middle of a mental health crisis. Democratic Representative Steve Butz told Missourinet that the measure would give families and law enforcement a critical tool to prevent tragedies. “120 days,” said Butz. “That’s the...
‘This has to stop’: Community remembers STL homicide victims
The names of 139 people in St. Louis City and 37 St. Louis County who died from homicides in 2025 were read aloud while loved ones in the audience listened.
Worst Missouri Concert Ever? Guns N’ Roses in St. Louis in 1991
Ask anyone who has lived in the St. Louis region for any amount of years what the worst concert ever was and a vast majority without hesitation will mention the infamous Guns N' Roses concert in July of 1991. The first half of 1991 had been a huge success for...
Crash closes both directions of I-70 at Jennings Station Road
ST. LOUIS — All lanes of Interstate 70 were closed near Jennings Station Road on Thursday morning after a crash. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the crash occurred at about 7 a.m. and that all lanes of eastbound and westbound I-70 were closed. Sgt. Andy Gadberry said there...
St. Louis Undercover Task Force Seizes Arsenal During Reckless Driving Stop
Source: Facebook/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) In a late-night patrol turned fruitful for St. Louis law enforcement, members of the city's Anti-Crime Task Force stumbled upon a dangerously driven vehicle, culminating in a substantial weapons bust. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department...
Puppy Wandering Alone On Missouri Interstate Finally Learns What It Means To Be Safe
An ordinary rush of traffic on a Missouri highway suddenly became the backdrop for a moment that would change everything for one frightened little dog. Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) received an urgent report about a small pup seen dangerously close to speeding cars on a busy interstate. With...
St. Louis County mourns death of decades-long recreation leader
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The man who spearheaded the creation of the Great Rivers Greenway and Metro East Park District has died. Robert J. “Bob” Hall was named a recreation leader in St. Louis in 1960 and served in numerous leadership roles, including as the Director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation,...
Woman hit by stray bullet in Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- A woman was hit by a stray bullet overnight on New Year’s Eve in Ferguson, a police department spokesperson told First Alert 4. Ferguson Police responded to the incident near Glen Owen Drive and Bahama Court. Police say multiple shots were fired during...
Large police presence in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - There is currently a large police presence in south St. Louis. The scene is near the 2400 block of Salena Street. At this time, police say there is no threat to public safety. First Alert 4 is working to learn more about what...
Granite City Man, Area Woman Charged After Alleged Stabbing Incidents
COLLINSVILLE/GRANITE CITY – Collinsville and Granite City Police have filed felony charges against two after separate incidents of stabbing on the same day. Audrie B. Lively, 19, listed as homeless out of Collinsville, was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery on Dec. 29, 2025. She allegedly...
