Revitalization efforts emerge to breathe life into St. Louis’ historic Riverfront District
A new wave of renewed conversations and tangible plans are emerging to breathe fresh life into Laclede's Landing, a historic riverfront district in St. Louis that has, over time, diminished to just a shadow of its former self. Over the past couple of decades, businesses have left the Landing, and...
City to take steps to redevelop Cleveland High School site
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City is getting ready to take new action against a vacant school building in the Dutchtown neighborhood of South City. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) says it is cutting ties with the company that planned to redevelop Cleveland High School, saying the...
St. Louis tornado recovery efforts focus on getting through winter
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The City of St. Louis provided an update on recovery efforts more than seven months after a tornado hit North City, with officials focusing on helping residents prepare for winter months ahead. City leaders held a community meeting and resource fair Thursday night...
Plan approved to build new homes in north St. Louis
The St. Louis Development Corporation approved a plan Thursday to build at least 10 modular homes in one north St. Louis neighborhood damaged by the May 16 tornado.
Man Charged With Firearm Possession And Evidence Tampering
ST. LOUIS – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against suspect Cortez Cooper, 45 years of age, of the 5400 block of College Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, 63136, for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony...
Neighbors shocked by teen shooting death in Gravois Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police continued to search Thursday for potential suspects in the shooting death of Samuel Williams Jr. The 14-year-old was killed Wednesday evening on Oregon Avenue in the Gravois Park neighborhood. Police said the investigation currently centered around a dark-colored sedan with...
Firefighter falls through floor of vacant building as vacant-building fires ramp up in St....
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis firefighter is okay after falling through the floor of a burning vacant home in north St. Louis Wednesday, an incident that comes as neighbors and city leaders warn that vacant-building fires tend to spike during cold snaps when people try to stay warm inside unsafe...
Belleville-area man faces murder charges in Cahokia Heights double homicide
A Belleville-area man was charged with two counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of a man and woman in Cahokia Heights over the weekend, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced Wednesday night. Shawn L. Williams, 54, was charged in the deaths of Bruce A. Mason, 67, of Maryville; and...
East St. Louis man charged in Granite City home invasion, child abduction
East St. Louis man accused in Granite City home invasion, abduction of 3- and 6-year-old
Nelly, St. Lunatics reunite for 2026 comeback album with Metro Boomin
The St. Lunatics are back! Nelly and his longtime St. Louis bandmates are reuniting for their first studio album in 25 years, with a little help from fellow hometown star Metro Boomin.
