Willard Police Chief shares update one month after double lung transplant
St. LOUIS, Mo. (KY3) - Today marks one month since Willard Police Chief Tom McClain received a double lung transplant in St. Louis. We shared his story with you in our special report in March called “Lives on the List.”. McClain was put on the transplant list in early...
First Alert Forward: Next week brings 1 year anniversary of devastating May 16 tornado
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Next Saturday, May 16, will mark one year since an EF-3 tornado moved through the St. Louis Metro, hitting parts of St. Louis County and North City. The worst of the damage moved through the heart of North City, where the tornado left...
Big Boy locomotive to make several stops in Route 66 towns in Illinois, Missouri...
The legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is scheduled to make stops or pass through several Route 66 towns in Illinois and Missouri in mid-July. According to Big Boy’s schedule, it will pass through or stop at these Route 66 municipalities:. July 18, depart at 8:15...
Remains of WWII airman return home to St. Louis after more than 80 years
ST. LOUIS — It was a long-awaited, emotional welcome home for 2nd. Lt. Edgar Nevois. The remains of the Illinois World War II airman killed more than 80 years ago are finally home after family members gathered at Lambert St. Louis International Airport Friday for an emotional tribute. “It...
St. Louis police search for missing man; belongings found on Eads Bridge
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Missing Persons Unit is asking for help locating a man who has been missing since Thursday. Police said 20-year-old Antonio Arellano-Banda was last in contact with his friends that day. Several of his personal belongings were later found on the Eads Bridge.
Family sues city after man killed in crash at wrong-way traffic signal
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The family of a man killed in a crash police say was caused by a traffic signal facing the wrong way filed a lawsuit Thursday, naming St. Louis City and others. The family of Vincent Sweeney is suing the city, saying it has...
LIVE RADAR | Storms to hit St. Louis during rush hour on Friday
ST. LOUIS — Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll into the St. Louis region on Friday, starting during rush hour and lasting through the late evening. Friday has the highest chances for storms in the near-term forecast, according to 5 On Your Side's Weather Impact Meteorologists. The risk of rain increases into the afternoon and evening as a weak front moves through...
The Missouri Restaurant That’s Famous For Just One Legendary Menu Item
There’s something deeply satisfying about a restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing and doesn’t apologize for it. Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill in St. Louis, Missouri is that kind of place, where one dish has achieved such legendary status that people plan their entire evening around it.
One Year Later: Fountain Park continues rebuilding after devastating tornado
ST. LOUIS — One year after a tornado tore through St. Louis’ Fountain Park neighborhood, signs of both destruction and recovery stretch across the community. For radio host and community advocate Stefan West, the storm’s impact remains impossible to forget. “Inside my home, I can just move...
Safety of St. Louis students’ data unclear after Canva is restored to region’s schools
ST. LOUIS — Schools across the St. Louis region and nationwide were able to access grades and educational resources on Friday after a massive ransomware attack forced the service to shut down on Thursday. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, announced the software was back online for most users...

















