Prosecutors, police announce charges against Riverview Mayor Michael Cornell Jr.
Michael Cornell Jr., the Mayor for the City of Riverview, has been charged with multiple sex crimes, according to newly-filed court records.
Timeline of snow and rain expected near St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – As temperatures begin to dip as we head into the weekend, a few showers and flurries may pop up on your commute home Friday. Temperatures will reach their high early Friday afternoon around the low 40s. Then, a strong cold front will quickly accelerate that to the later afternoon into the overnight […]
St. Louis-area clergy asks local police to not help ICE ‘in illegal arrests’
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Religious leaders across St. Louis, Christian, Catholic and Jewish, sang hymns and gathered Thursday to plan what message they want to send to the community. “The situation could come this way, and we want to be ready,” said Pastor Ivan James. After...
STLMade “Soul on Fire” Tops Netflix Charts
No matter where they live, audiences around the country can now see St. Louis on their screens. Soul on Fire, filmed in St. Louis about the life of St. Louisan John O’Leary, is currently ranked No. 2 on Netflix. “This is an incredible moment for St. Louis and proof...
St. Louis homeless warming structure condemned by fire department
The St. Louis Fire Department has condemned a makeshift warming structure built at one of the city’s largest homeless encampments, citing safety concerns and lack of permits.
Arrested Riverview mayor already facing slew of lawsuits before Thursday’s charges
Editor’s note -This is the second story in a series of pieces trying to understand the challenges faced by Riverview. In our month-long investigation, First Alert 4 has spoken to over 30 people or organizations, ranging from current and former residents of Riverview, the FBI, former employees, government officials...
Wednesday Night’s Alright (For Fighting at Collinsville Township)
With tension in the air and a room full of constituents, the January 14 Township Board Meeting started at 7 pm, and the topic that was at the forefront of most citizens' open comments were referencing the murky future of the township's Assessor's office and its employees. There were copies...
Man arrested after threats to Brentwood YMCA prompt lockdown
A man accused of making threats toward the Mid-County Family YMCA in Brentwood earlier this week, prompting a brief lockdown at the site's early childhood center, has been arrested and charged, according to court documents.
The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Homicides, Headlines, and Haunts – January 16
The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes (Jan 12-16, 2026) Welcome to The Evening Whirl, where we bring you the latest crime stories from St. Louis, MO, with a rhythmic twist. In a city often listed among the most dangerous cities in the United States, the headlines are as gripping as they...
‘I cannot believe I’m doing Alysa Liu’s hair!’ St. Louis stylist’s work goes viral
Getting your hair done can make you feel good, and for hair stylist Kelsey Miller, a last-minute appointment would make her feel great...but not at first.
