Overland pilgrimage honors immigrant family on World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Faith leaders, immigrant organizers and community members gathered in Overland Sunday for a pilgrimage honoring immigrant children and families — while remembering an Overland couple whose lives ended after they were forced to leave the community.
South Grand grapples with the needs of homeless residents IRL after online backlash
Outreach is ramping up along South Grand Boulevard after a now-retracted letter from a local taxing district instructed businesses not to give water and call 911 on unhoused people—but one local restaurant owner says the increase in attention has been met with an increase in need. Two weeks after...
E-bikes: struggle on the streets
Two bikers tear down the street as flashing red and blue lights close in from behind. The first biker twists the throttle, and they speed down a side street to escape. The second biker is caught, but the officers aren’t met by an apology, rather a phone shoved towards their face. The officer leaves, shaking his head si
The 6 Most Mouthwatering Hole-In-The-Wall Hot Dog Joints In Missouri Deserve Way More Recognition
Want to find the most mouthwatering hole-in-the-wall hot dog joints in Missouri?. These 6 spots dish out incredible dogs and unforgettable flavors that deserve way more recognition!. 1. Fred & Red’s (Joplin) Joplin has a hole-in-the-wall hot dog spot that deserves to be talked about way more than it...
Des Peres’ 1879 Distilling Company Achieves National, International Recognition For Award-Winning Spirits
Since connoisseurs with the 1879 Distilling Company began creating spirits in Des Peres in 2023, they rapidly distinguished themselves within the beverages industry, earning significant accolades on both national and international platforms. “We’ve successfully competed at the highest levels, and are proud recipients o
As Missouri’s Student Population Shrinks, Schools Face a New Demographic Reality
St. Louis Public Schools was one of America’s largest school systems in the late-1960s, educating 115,000 students at its peak. But at the beginning of the 2026–27 academic year, after decades of erosion and poor performance, that number fell below 17,000. Explanations for the swoon are diverse and mostly dispiriting,
Man accused of holding business owner at knife point in attempted robbery in South...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A 51-year-old man is being charged and accused of holding a business owner at knife point in an attempted robbery. Kevin Poirrier is being charged with one count of first-degree attempted robbery and one count of armed criminal action. Court documents state St. Louis...
Belleville native fights for uncle imprisoned for murder he says he didn’t commit
A letter mailed to an inmate at the St. Clair County Jail in 2007 sent Belleville native Brioncca Lewis on a mission to prove a relative’s innocence. Her uncle, Willie “J.R.” Green Jr., 41, has been incarcerated half his life for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Lewis’ work over the past six years culminated in an ap
Regent Bank expanding into Missouri
Oklahoma-based Regent Bank, a community bank serving businesses, recently announced it is expanding into the Kansas City and St. Louis markets.© Shutterstock The company will open one commercial lending office in each city. The offices initially will operate as loan production offices until the company secures permanen
Sunday morning showers, another cooler than normal day
ST. LOUIS – We have some showers out there this morning, but I expect shower coverage to decrease through the morning and into the early afternoon. While a few spotty sprinkles can’t be ruled out this afternoon, I think most areas will stay dry. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with highs a little warmer than […]

















