Sk8 Liborius fights city demolition plan with bold proposal
ST. LOUIS – It’s been three years since St. Liborius Church and the neighboring rectory burned. Neighbors have been concerned it’s been forgotten and have asked for demolition. The church’s owners contend that they have a plan to save it. “This building’s been here since before...
Owner of vehicle in fatal crash killing WashU Ph.D. student submits DNA to police,...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - New details have emerged in the investigation of a North St. Louis car crash that killed 26-year-old Washington University Ph.D. student Kennedy Reed. On Thursday, First Alert 4 cameras were at the police department as the owner of the vehicle involved in the...
Old Town Florissant Shuts Down Labor Day for Gateway Cup’s 40th Year
Old Town Florissant will go quiet for cars and loud for cyclists on Labor Day, when the entire race route through the historic district closes to vehicular traffic for roughly 12 hours so professional riders can compete in the Tour de Florissant. Street closures begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to lift around 6:30 p.m.
Sign with positive messages stolen from couple’s yard
A south St. Louis couple was disheartened after learning two young people yanked an electric sign from their yard and ran off with it. The sign was a well-known fixture in the area for its positive messages.
Quick Firefighter Response Limits Damage at Granite City Precoat Metals
GRANITE CITY - A quick response to an equipment fire at Precoat Metals kept damage to the building and machinery minimal, Granite City Firefighters Local 253 said after crews responded on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, to the facility at 25 Northgate Industrial in Granite City. Firefighters said crews achieved a...
Here are the exclusive food, drink items you can get during Banana Ball at...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Busch Stadium is going bananas this weekend!. When the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts take to the field on Friday and Saturday, there will be banana-themed food and drink items. The four limited-time offerings during the game are:. Banana Beer: Easy-drinking...
Missouri reports third-most Cyclospora cases in nation as outbreak slows
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri has the third-highest number of Cyclosporiasis cases in the country, more than a month after a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite. Cases still being reported. Nathan Koffarnus, an epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Health
Person shot, wounded in downtown Clayton Thursday morning
CLAYTON, Mo. — A shooting in Clayton left one person injured Thursday morning. Clayton police spokeswoman Jenny Schwartz said the shooting happened on South Brentwood Boulevard at Bonhomme Avenue at around 10 a.m. Schwartz said the victim was taken to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening. Video from..
One dead in Granite City fire
One person died in a house fire this (Thursday) morning in Granite City. The identity of that person has not yet been released pending the notification of family. The fire happened in the 2200 block of Johnson Road. The fire was discovered just after 4am as crews from Station 3...
Leaving Cats Outside in Cold Weather in Missouri: What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Many people assume a thick coat of fur is all a cat needs to survive a Missouri winter. That assumption is wrong, and it’s also legally risky. If you’re leaving a cat outside in cold weather in Missouri, you should know that state law doesn’t
