Quick Action Stops Glen Carbon House Fire From Spreading
GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon Fire Protection District members, along with the Edwardsville Fire Department, responded quickly to a fire call on Mark Trail Drive in Glen Carbon. Because of the quick efforts of the firefighters, smoke and fire from the back of the home were extinguished in a rapid fashion, saving the home.
Tornado watches, warnings across Illinois on Father’s Day
Thunderstorms with heavy rain are pressing across the region, with the potential severe weather developing this afternoon and evening.
1 dead, 2 injured in crash along downtown riverfront
One person is dead and two others injured in a single-vehicle crash along the riverfront in downtown St. Louis.
Man charged after allegedly stealing from Arnold Kohl’s
A St. Louis man was recently booked into the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro after he was arrested last year by the Arnold Police. The man allegedly stole items from the Kohl’s store, 2150 Michigan Ave., in Arnold, court records show. On June 11, Sylvester Michael Hill, 38, was...
Founder of award-winning St. Louis cupcake bar dies
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Award-winning bakery Jilly's Cupcake Bar and Cafe announced Saturday that its founder and owner, Jill Segal, has died. Chef Casey Shiller shared the sad news in a video on the bakery's Facebook page. "Our owner, our top cupcake, our founder, Jill Segal, unfortunately passed away...
North County food pantry seeing rise in the need of services
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Wellston Center in North County is working to make a difference in people’s lives and families’ stomachs. They serve communities in North City and County, spanning four zip codes. They help through their thrift store and also through their food pantry. Andrew Diemer with Wellston Ce
Fathers gather with children for ‘Strolling with Dad’ event
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Fathers gathered with their children for “Strolling with Dad” in Spanish Lake Park, Saturday. The event is among several planned during the week-long celebration of Father’s Day. The Daddy Strollers Social Club set up this morning’s event. The group focuses...
Mom accused of starving her 1-year-old to death by feeding her 250 calories a...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A mother in St. Louis is accused of starving her 1-year-old daughter on a diet that consisted of yogurt, vegetable pouches and fruit pouches that amounted to just 250 calories per day. Sausha Mia Myers, 29, was charged with two counts of child abuse...
BJ’s Bar and Grill to close; Owners and locals reflect on 70 years of...
FLORISSANT, Mo. – BJ’s Bar and Grill, a fixture in Old Town Florissant for seven decades, announced this week it will close its doors. The establishment, known for its pizza and authentic hometown atmosphere, has been a local favorite since 1955. Customers packed the restaurant Friday to savor...
Local Food Inspections June 15 – 19
The following businesses were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between June 15 and 17. June 16 Jade Buffet- Collinsville 8 (P) Food employee improperly washed hands. Food employees shall properly wash their hands and exposed portion of their arms for at least 20 seconds, with approved soap and drying m
