Chillicothe woman arrested in St. Louis on probation violation
Kennady L. Simmons, who lists a Chillicothe address, was charged in Caldwell County after authorities alleged she damaged a door and wall at the Caldwell County Detention Center on March 13, 2026. According to court documents, Simmons had been released from the detention center at approximately 1:55 p.m. when she...
Bullets tear through a Berkeley home while family hides inside
BERKELEY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A brother and sister say they dropped to the floor and crawled through their home after gunfire broke out nearby, only discovering the next day that bullets had torn through nearly every room. The two wanted to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation.
These 3 U.S. cities pose the most challenges to people with disabilities
A new report has found which cities in the United States are the purported “worst” for those with disabilities. Conducted and published by WalletHub, the report analyzed 182 cities total across three main metrics: “Economy,” “Quality of Life,” and “Health Care.” Relevant sub-metrics — “Employment Rate of People with Di
Well-known thrift store closes doors after 17 years in Belleville
What do a church fire, a music festival, a thrift store and a small army of volunteers have in common? All are part of the colorful history of Tapestry of Community Offerings, a nonprofit organization that’s been helping area residents in need since it was founded more than 20 years ago. Leaders recently announced that
St. Louis meth conspiracy brings man a 200-month federal sentence
A man who was twice involved in efforts to transport large quantities of methamphetamine to St. Louis was sentenced Monday to 200 months, or 16 years and eight months, in federal prison. Courtney D. McDonald, 30, pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. McDonald admitted...
St. Louis American wins seven first‑place Missouri Press Association awards
Black women made meaningful strides at the 160th Missouri Press Association Convention in Columbia — and The St. Louis American brought home seven first-place awards. A special moment arrived for The St. Louis American when Taylor Marrie — a former intern and part-time photographer who worked full time as a photographe
Pontoon Beach Village Board Approves Raises for Police Chief and Assistant Chief
Pontoon Beach Village Board was in and out in four minutes on September 22. There were no public comments, or comments from elected officials. Mayor Mike Pagano and Trustee Christie Vivod were absent. After approving the previous minutes and paid the bills, a single ordinance increasing the salaries of the chief of pol
Man stole $9K in cash, passports from roommates: Police
A St. Louis man is accused of breaking into his roommates’ bedroom and stealing thousands in cash along with important personal documents.
Boxing champ Devon Alexander puts fitness in kids’ corner
Former world boxing champion Devon Alexander is using the sport that shaped his life to help St. Louis children get fit, build confidence and develop healthy habits. Through his Devon Alexander Foundation, the St. Louis native introduces young people to recreational boxing, combining physical activity with lessons in d
Man sentenced to 25 years for 2023 deadly shooting
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 25 years for a deadly 2023 shooting that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man. Clyde Sanders, 38, was sentenced Monday after entering a plea deal with prosecutors on Friday in relation to a shooting that killed Kobe Dotson on April 25, 2023, on the
