33 Wine Shop & Bar will close Aug. 28 after 25 years
For 25 years, 33 Wine Shop & Bar has been an anchor in Lafayette Square’s business district. But with costs rising and revenue dropping, longtime owner James Smallwood feels like he has no choice: August 28 will be the last night of service before 33 closes for good. “The...
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Metro East after overnight chemical fire
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – A shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday morning after officials responded to a fire involving hazardous material in the Metro East, impacting areas of Sauget, Cahokia Heights and East St. Louis. The shelter-in-place order was lifted at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning as conditions continued to i
Former Missouri officer admits abusing 18 detainees during seven-month pattern of misconduct
Missouri – A former Missouri police officer has admitted to a pattern of abuse that prosecutors say involved 18 men, most of them handcuffed and many taken away from public view after routine traffic stops or arrests. The case against Marcellis Blackwell, 36, of St. Louis, spans just seven...
This Massive Missouri Buffet Is Worth Crossing The State With An Empty Stomach
Some meals are worth the miles, and this one practically demands a road trip. A sprawling buffet in Missouri has built a reputation that stretches across the state, drawing hungry diners from every corner with the promise of endless options and fresh flavors. The spread is massive, with stations dedicated...
McCormick Center Eyed for Belleville Emergency Weather Shelter
BELLEVILLE — Belleville City Council members are scheduled to vote at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, on a winter safety plan that would provide overnight shelter at the Catholic Diocese of Belleville’s McCormick Center for people with no place to go when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below.
Former inmate turns prison recipes into restaurant success
ST. LOUIS – A former inmate hopes to inspire others with his recent success opening a restaurant in north St. Louis known for its unique menu. When the doors open for lunch at Stevie’s Kitchen, repeat customers quickly fill the booths. Customer Ramisha Bailey and her friends say...
Venice Man Sentenced to 154 Months in Prison for Carjacking, Shooting in St. Louis
VENICE - A Venice, Illinois, man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in St. Louis to 154 months in prison for the 2024 armed robbery and carjacking of one man and for shooting at another man about an hour later. Harry Moore, 21, pleaded guilty in April in U.S. District...
St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander Certified as Adults: Charged With...
Two 17-year-old teens, Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander, have been certified to stand trial as adults and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a January shootout in St. Louis County. Prosecutors allege that rival groups arranged a meeting to settle an ongoing dispute via gunfire, using an unsuspecting
‘Immediate jeopardy’: Gateway Regional diverted cardiac arrest patient without approval
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Gateway Regional Medical Center received an “immediate jeopardy” citation — the highest critical warning a hospital can receive — after federal and state inspectors documented unauthorized ambulance diversions tied to a payroll crisis, according to a state deficiency report complete
Ribbon cutting set for new Cahokia Heights high school
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – Leaders in the Cahokia Unit School District #187 are set to cut the ribbon on a new high school Tuesday morning in Cahokia Heights. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for the new high school, located on Camp Jackson Road, ahead of the first day of school for students on Monday, Aug. 17. A ribbon-
