Maplewood name best small town to retire in America
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Maplewood has been named the best small town to retire in the U.S., according to a recent Travel + Leisure feature citing data from GoBankingRates. The honor highlights Maplewood’s affordability, safety, and quality of life. With a population just over 8,000, the inner-ring...
St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office seeks public help after fatal dog attack
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s help in relation to a fatal dog attack that occurred on Jan. 15, 2025.
The best food and drink events in St. Louis: May 9-11
All those April showers have finally brought out the May flowers – just in time for Mother’s Day. If you haven’t snagged a brunch reservation, get on it as places are filling up. If you’re looking for something different this weekend, check out the Laumeier Annual Art Fair, grab a ticket to one of the multiple beer...
Cahokia: The Ancient City in Illinois Bigger Than London (And With More Corn)
Imagine a sprawling city, its grand earthen pyramids looming above the flat floodplain, bustling with thousands of people, and fields of golden corn stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s not in Egypt or Mexico, but right in the heart of what is now Illinois. Centuries before Columbus ever set sail, Cahokia was...
Missouri Man Faces 15 Years In Prison For Helping In A Series Of Gang-related...
St. Louis is one of several cities around the country plagued by car theft. Now, one individual, a chop shop operator, faces prison time for assisting a gang in car theft. In addition, he could face a large fine for his crime. This is another example of “crime doesn’t pay,” particularly when it comes to long-term...
Metro-east woman shot after picking up man who called her for help, police said
“”It appears the female is innocent in this because the gentleman who was being targeted for this called her for help,” a police officer said.
SLMPD adds officer David Lee to memorial statue
Lee’s name was added to the “Police Memorial” statue, honoring the service he gave to the community.
Fallen St. Louis officer’s name added to Police Memorial Statue
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Fallen St. Louis Police Officer David Lee’s name was added to a memorial in St. Louis. Officer Lee was an 18-year veteran of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department when he was killed while assisting with a crash along Interstate 70 in September of 2024.
Man Fatally Stabbed in Alleged Home Invasion in St. Louis’ Academy Neighborhood
Tragedy struck on March 26 when a man died following a violent stabbing incident in the Academy neighborhood. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a call at approximately 8:35 p.m. in the 5100 block of Maple Avenue regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they...
St. Louis city settles $4M lawsuit over jail conditions
St. Louis City has agreed to a $4 million settlement over complaints of inhumane conditions at the old city jail.
