Frustrated by derelict property from Australia-based landlord, McKinley Heights residents sue property owner
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - In the McKinley Heights neighborhood in south St. Louis, some residents call it “our neighborhood headache.”. A four-unit apartment building that the city recently condemned and forced residents out of is now the subject of a lawsuit, as neighbors say it’s hurting their properties. The
Owners of older homes can have trouble finding affordable homeowner’s insurance
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Last year’s May 16 tornado exposed a growing problem for people who own older homes. Owners say it can be a challenge to purchase homeowner’s insurance amid rising premiums and a higher risk for damage. The result is that the Missouri...
64-year-old man goes missing out of St. Clair County in Illinois
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Douglas “Scott” Litsey, 64, after he was last seen by surveillance on Monday. Litsey lives in Signal Hill Neighborhood in Belleville. He was reported missing from his home on Sunday,...
Man found shot dead in car after rolling shooting in Berkeley
A St. Louis man was found shot to death inside his car Tuesday night in Berkeley after what witnesses described as a rolling shooting incident on Airport Road.
Freak accident at Pointfest leads to tragic loss but brings new life through organ...
FLORISSANT, Mo. — Just under two weeks ago, Danielle Uskiwich was dealing with mild headaches, but she did not let the pain stop her from enjoying a day of live music at Pointfest with her best friend. What began as a freak accident at the outdoor festival, however, ultimately ended in an unimaginable loss for her Flor
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for May 18-22
All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.
Missouri knew half of north St. Louis was uninsured for a decade. Then the...
ST. LOUIS — A year after the tornado, the question facing north St. Louis is not whether the system failed its residents. The question is whether the system was ever designed to protect them. We asked Missouri for its insurance records. The state initially said no. That was in...
Granite City Celebrates Mississippi River Day, while Data Center Debates Boil Over
The May 19 Granite City township meeting with the absence of Clerk Jenna DeYong. The May 5 township maintenance meeting was approved. Then the Financial Committee ran by Alderman Keith Burton requested for the following bills to be approved for payment: town fund for $42,088.26 and general assistance for $21,209.14. Th
Renovated 1840s farmhouse will be the new home of mental health clinic
A Metro East facility helping those who deal with mental health is set to move forward with their care by relocating to an old farmhouse from the 19th century.
St. Louis police promise transparency as oversight board approves drone program
The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a Drone as First Responder program, as Mayor Cara Spencer criticized the police department for calling a last-minute meeting to authorize the project. The Aerial Response Unit will allow the department to stage six drones on docks throughout the...

















