The Bosnian soccer team lost. Bosnians in St. Louis won anyway
Cars lined Gravois Avenue as drivers honked their horns and others waved the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There was a sea of people in Bosnian blue and yellow outside Bevo Caffe Lounge in south St. Louis. They were upbeat, taking group photos and chatting excitedly. The big FIFA World...
New Technology Gives Ameren Illinois a Clearer View of Grid Health
Ameren Illinois crews are putting new technology to work in the Metro East, giving engineers a clearer picture of when to replace critical power lines before problems occur. Recently, an East St. Louis line crew operated the company’s LineVue device on sub-transmission lines in between Sauget and Cahokia Heights, testi
‘It makes me feel so happy,’: Metro East teen with epilepsy one step closer...
As of July 5th, 2026, Kassie tells First Alert 4 she has raised the entire $25,000 through the kindness of the community.
Edinburg teen donates puppy to help veterans
EDINBURG — Fifteen year old Lia Amos is proving the age is no barrier to making a difference. The soon-to-be sophomore at Edinburg High School recently donated Dixie, a 9 week old golden retriever, to Got Your Six Support Dogs, a nonprofit organization based in Maryville, Illinois. Dixie will now begin training to beco
A Tree Older Than The United States
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, there’s a tree in Webster Groves that’s been around even longer. The giant burr oak tree in Larson Park along the bank of Shady Creek is estimated to be about 350 years old. Fifty years ago, the tree was designated Webster Groves’ official “Liber
Webster Parking Fines Increase As Of July 1
Parking fines in Webster Groves are increasing for the first time in many years. As of July 1, fines increased by $15 for general violations, and $75 for accessible violations. This adjustment is in line with many peer cities, according to the Webster Groves Police Department. Until now, Webster Groves has been an outl
Let’s go bargain shopping: Here’s a list of Belleville-area thrift stores
I am itching to shop. It happens. When it does and I don’t actually need anything, the best way I can scratch that itch is to hit the thrift stores. It’s not about a need to spend money (that’s what bookstores are for), but if it were, thrifting helps minimize any expenditures. It’s really about the process of looking,
Thousands remain without power after Fourth of July storms
Thousands of Ameren Missouri customers remain without power after strong storms moved through the St. Louis area on the Fourth of July, bringing down trees and power lines across the region.
Missouri soccer roots take center stage during World Cup excitement
SIKESTON - As World Cup fever sweeps across the country, Southeast Missouri State women’s soccer coach John Klein sees something familiar in the excitement. For Klein, who has been around soccer for six decades, Missouri’s passion for the game is nothing new. “I’m from St. Louis,” Klein said....
Rain Soaks Kirkwood, But Freedom Festival Crowd Stays Put
Rain rolled through Kirkwood Park on Saturday, but the city’s long-running Freedom Festival and fireworks show did not blink. Passing showers moved over the field, yet food trucks kept serving, the band kept playing, and crews stayed on track for a dusk fireworks display. Organizers said they would keep an eye on the r

















