18-year-old man charged in fatal shooting of woman in Carr Square neighborhood
ST. LOUIS — A man was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Carr Square neighborhood. On Tuesday, 18-year-old Ervin Cage Jr. was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in connection with the...
Board denies Rte. 162 solar farm permit
After no vote was taken in February on a proposed solar farm permit in rural Pontoon Beach, the matter came back before the Madison County Board, Wednesday evening for consideration. Board Member Denise Wiehardt, who lives in the subdivision right next to the farm field where the solar panels would...
Madison County jury convicts man of attacking officer after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A Madison County jury found a man guilty of breaking into a woman’s home and attacking the responding officer. Victor S. Dantzson, 52, was convicted of residential burglary, aggravated battery and threatening a public official. Prosecutors said that on March 4, 2025, Dantzson...
St. Louis implementing youth curfew, safety measures after chaotic street takeovers
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis officials on Wednesday announced new weekend operations plans to keep the city safe, following a violent weekend marked by chaotic street takeovers and shootings, many involving young adults and teenagers. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced an executive order for a temporary youth curfew...
Cyclist hit by tractor-trailer, killed in Wellston
WELLSTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A cyclist was hit by a tractor-trailer and killed in Wellston on Wednesday afternoon, police say. According to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the 1600 block of Lucas and Hunt Road near Normandy High School around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Pediatrician-in-chief named for St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth
Matthew N. Alder, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the inaugural pediatrician-in-chief and chief medical officer at St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth, according to a community announcement. The appointment is the result of a collaboration between St. Louis Children’s Hospital and CoxHealth, supported by Washington...
Washington University Olin Launches 3 New Master’s Programs Built Around Employer Demand
Washington University Olin Launches 3 New Master’s Programs Built Around Employer Demand. Employers are urgently looking for workers with specialized, job‑ready skills, and Washington University’s Olin Business School is stepping up to the plate. Kathleen Lees reports that WashU Olin is launching three new...
Celebrating 125 Years! Jewish Federation of St. Louis
IN 1901, leaders from across the St. Louis Jewish community came together to strengthen support for social service organizations across the region. This collaboration created the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, a central philanthropic. and planning body dedicated to caring for those in need and sustaining Jewish life...
A Lush State Park In Missouri Boasts Beautiful Foliage And Hiking Trails With River...
St. Louis is one of the most exciting vacation spots in Missouri, and if you want to get back to nature, you won't have to travel far for this park.
Sinkhole near Busch Stadium now a larger problem
We’re nearly a week away from the St. Louis Cardinals home opener at Busch Stadium, but a sinkhole near the right field entrance has worsened as repairs await.

















