St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Speedway Market Slaughter, an Execution in the Living Room, and...
A historic Missouri crime sweep known as “Operation Patriot Shield” has successfully removed hundreds of fugitives from the streets following a chaotic week of local violence. Federal and state authorities joined forces throughout June, executing a massive statewide lockdown that resulted in 224 arrests and cleared 290
Father of Steak ‘n Shake employee shot in drive-thru files wrongful death lawsuit
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The father of Chauncia Meekins, the Steak ‘n Shake worker who was shot and killed through a drive-thru window, filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week. Meekins died on April 8. She was 32 at the time. Meekins’ father, Chauncey Mitchell, filed...
Missing children located in Operation Patriot Shield fugitive crackdown
The feds announced a felony warrant roundup that led to hundreds of arrests and unexpected discoveries.
‘Heartbreaking’: Friend of woman killed on Wash Ave over weekend speaks as SLMPD search...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A close friend of the woman shot and killed on Washington Avenue last weekend tells First Alert 4 she is still processing the death and is hoping police find the shooter. “She really didn’t deserve to leave the world so early,” said Izzy....
Police expand fireworks crackdown in Downtown St. Louis
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department welcomes a new juvenile curfew as it prepares to crack down on crime for the Fourth of July weekend.
Popular metro-east taco joint announces its summer return at new location
Ten months after calling it quits for its food truck operations, Tony’s Tacos announced this week that it will return this summer in a new brick-and-mortar location. According to the announcement, Tony’s Tacos hopes to open later this month and will share updates on social media during the process.A voice message left
Former owner faced ‘intolerable conditions’ lawsuit in St. Louis years before Heritage Park crisis
The company that owned and operated Heritage Park in north Minneapolis faced similar complaints and legal action over a St. Louis public housing complex. Tenants in both cities reported mold, rodents and water damage, with Minneapolis residents recently going without air conditioning during scorching heat. The Minneapo
Fourth of July weekend events across the St. Louis region
ST. LOUIS – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, cities and organizations across the St. Louis region are gearing up to showcase their American pride through a variety of events. From festivals and food to fireworks, residents have plenty of options to to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Missouri Events Cele
Neighbor says overgrown lot pushed him to spend $2,000 of his own money
TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Town and Country homeowner says he has spent more than $2,000 and roughly 40 hours of his own time over three years maintaining a neighboring property he says is not his — and that repeated complaints to the property owner and the city went unaddressed for months.
America 250: Celebrating the People
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - America 250: Celebrating the People is a special presentation marking 250 years since America’s founding, spotlighting the everyday people and places that shape our nation’s story—its triumphs, struggles, and progress. Hosted by Maurice Drummond and presented by Weber Automotive Group,.

















