Teen Clings to Life After Shooting in St. Louis’ Walnut Park West, Police Investigation...
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life following a shooting in Walnut Park West on August 20, which has now led homicide detectives to take over the investigation. The young man was dropped off at a local hospital by a white sedan that quickly departed the scene only to be involved in a subsequent collision at...
Affinia Healthcare places staffer on leave after Wesley Bell video
A St. Louis man who provided security for U.S. Rep Wesley Bell during a town hall meeting Tuesday has been put on administrative leave by his employer, Affinia Healthcare, according to a company statement. Bell’s tense town hall in downtown St. Louis ended Tuesday evening with protesters criticizing him over...
Mother of 3 unattended children who died in apartment fire will serve 3 years...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis woman whose unattended three kids died in a fire will serve probation. Prosecutors say Dajuana Coleman left her three children at the Clinton-Peabody apartments on October 22, 2019. One of the kids allegedly played with a lighter and the fire started on their mattress,...
Mary Strauss donates Josephine Baker collection, reminding us of a hidden Jewish story
When Mary Strauss decided to donate her lifelong Josephine Baker collection to the Missouri Historical Society, it was more than just an extraordinary gift of memorabilia. Strauss, a Jewish St. Louisan best known for helping save the Fox Theatre, has spent decades honoring Baker, the hometown entertainer who became...
Peanut the turtle turns 41 years old
Peanut overcame adversity, as her figure was the consequence of littering, trapping her in a plastic ring.
Scam artist faces federal charges for quitclaim deed scams
ST. LOUIS – A man already facing local charges for trying to steal people’s homes out from under them has now drawn the ire of federal prosecutors. James. L. Townes Jr., 50, was charged in St. Louis County Circuit Court back in April with four counts of stealing – $25,000 or more, four counts of […]
Truckers accused in cocaine smuggling ring
ST. LOUIS – Five people, including truck drivers, accused of involvement in a drug distribution ring that smuggled kilograms of cocaine to St. Louis and other areas were arrested Tuesday. The US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Eastern Missouri issued a press release on Tuesday outlining the...
‘Armed & dangerous’ man sought after shooting near Saint Louis University
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis police are asking for help identifying a shooting suspect. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Wednesday in front of an apartment building in the 300 block of S. Grand. According to the victim, a man he did not know shot...
Historic building transformed into 1,200-capacity concert space sets opening date
ST. LOUIS — Grand Center's newest live music venue, The Sovereign, is set to open next month. The venue will open Sept. 12, hosting performances as part of the Music at the Intersection festival held in the Grand Center neighborhood. Located at 3306 Washington Ave., The Sovereign will be able to accommodate up to...
St. Louis Crash Turns Criminal Investigation: Firearms and Drugs Seized, 2 Hospitalized
St. Louis, MO – A vehicle crash at a busy St. Louis intersection led to a major police response and the recovery of multiple firearms and suspected narcotics on Wednesday afternoon. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, District 5 officers responded just after 4 p.m. to a...