Anderson Hospital experiencing high volume
At least one hospital in Madison County experienced a “peak census” situation this week. Anderson Hospital on Route 162 in Maryville announced on social media that it was due to increased patient volumes and high demand for in-patient care. The peak census designation lets people know that emergency...
St. Charles County PD holds blood drive to honor 9/11 victims, first responders
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Members of the St. Louis community gathered Friday to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by giving back. In Midtown, thousands of volunteers packed nearly 500,000 meals for local families facing food insecurity. Meanwhile, in St. Charles County, the police...
Madison Approves Bid to Reduce Yard Waste Stockpile in City
The Madison City Council on Tuesday, September 8 approved a bid from Agricycle, Inc. to address the large stockpile of yard waste collected in the city. The stockpile is the result of not having a place to take the waste that will allow yard products. The action was not without some discussion of other options. Members
Raise taxes or cut cops? As deadline approaches Sam Page urges action
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The leader of St. Louis County continues to warn the public that if property taxes are not raised for 2027, police officers are likely on the chopping block. This comes just weeks before a decision would need to be made to raise property...
St. Louis food trucks near approval to expand into Downtown, Midtown areas
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Food truck operators are one signature away from being able to set up shop in several parts St. Louis that they’ve previously been unable to operate in. The Board of Aldermen approved Board Bill 50 on Friday, allowing food truck operators to...
After South City street takeover, Miniature Museum faces big window replacements
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) are still searching for some of those who crowded into the Bevo Mill neighborhood during a street takeover early morning on Sept. 6. The impact of that is leading one non-profit museum to incur costly repairs. The Miniature...
Illinois State Police host youth, parent rally in East St. Louis to address gun...
The Illinois State Police (ISP) helped host a parent and youth family rally on Friday night in East St. Louis aimed at strengthening ties between residents and first responders.
Local Food Inspections September 8 – 11
The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department the week of September 8. September 8 White Castle 45- Collinsville 38 (Pf) The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests. Reference 6-501.111. GNAT PRESENCE IS STILL MODERATE TO HIGH THROUGHOUT BACK OF RESTAU
Man arrested after entering lion enclosure at St. Louis zoo
'He made a monkey out of the security system,' Crawford writes
Detectives investigate after man found dead in North City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Detectives are investigating a homicide Saturday in North City. Police responded shortly before 2 a.m. to the 5100 block of Wells Avenue. There, they found a man in his 40s not conscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide...
