Bar in Metro East closed after fire
A beer and wine establishment in Belleville, Illinois is closed until further notice after a fire tore through the business.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to harm children in early childhood center
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A man is in custody after allegedly making a threat to harm children at an early childhood center in Brentwood. According to court records, Justin Reese is being charged with one count of terrorist threat in the first degree. Documents state that Reese...
The Grilled Cheese Missouri Can’t Stop Talking About
LoveFood named Missouri’s best grilled cheese sandwich, and it’s served at The Fountain on Locust in St. Louis—featuring a secret cheese blend, sliced apples, and homemade tomato soup.
Missouri Rescuers Free Chained Dog And Watch Him Transform Into A Gentle, Loving Companion
In St. Louis, Missouri, life can be unforgiving for stray animals, many of whom face uncertain tomorrows and difficult conditions. Fortunately, the team at Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) refuses to look the other way. Day after day, they move through neighborhoods with determination, searching for dogs who have...
13 St. Louis German Restaurants That Keep the Tradition Alive
St. Louis has deep German roots that stretch back over a century, and you can still taste that heritage today. From traditional beer halls to authentic pretzel shops, the city keeps Old World flavors alive in neighborhoods across the metro area. Whether you crave schnitzel, bratwurst, or a perfectly soft...
Missouri and Illinois Face Prolonged Arctic Cold as Wind Chills Near or Below Zero...
MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS — A reinforcing Arctic air mass is settling across the region, bringing several consecutive days of bitter cold to much of Missouri and Illinois, including the St. Louis metro area. Forecast guidance shows morning wind chills near or below zero each day, with Monday shaping up as the coldest and...
MLK statue returns to Fountain Park after tornado damaged it
The statue was knocked down and damaged during the May 16th tornado It is the only public statue of Dr King in Missouri and has been in the park for nearly 50 years.
St. Louis firefighters tackle warehouse fire near Bevo area
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis firefighters extinguished a fire in a vacant three-story warehouse just before midnight Friday night on Bingham Street, located in an industrial area between the Bevo and Dutchtown neighborhoods. Crews responding to the incident observed flames coming from the third floor of the warehouse....
St. Louis duo recruited homeless people, drug addicts in massive check fraud scheme
Two St. Louis-area men recruited homeless people and drug-addicted individuals to carry out an elaborate fraud scheme involving stolen identities and high-value checks, some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to newly filed charging documents.
How to plan a celebration of life that balances grief with joy
When a loved one passes, the funeral might feel like the last chapter of a favorite book. You grieve the story coming to an end and wish for more. St. Louisan Barry Shelton passed away at 79 last February, and his family hosted a funeral days after yet kept the book open. It needed an epilogue – a celebration of life...

















