Big Bend Road crash kills St. Louis man and injures two motorists
A St. Louis man died, and two other drivers were injured Tuesday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash on Big Bend Road at Ries Road in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 12:37 p.m. Sept. 22, 2026. The patrol reported a 38-year-old St....
Van carrying 6 Belleville West students catches fire in Cahokia Heights crash
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. (First Alert 4) - A van carrying six Belleville West High School students was involved in a fiery crash in Cahokia Heights on Wednesday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue around 8:20 a.m., according to Cahokia Heights Police Chief Thomas Trice.
Illegal alien admits assaulting ICE officer on Interstate 64
A Colombian national who was in the United States illegally pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting a federal immigration officer on Interstate 64 in St. Louis. Jhon Fredy Blanco Rodriguez, 22, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of assaulting a federal agent. Blanco Rodriguez admitted...
Beloved Missouri restaurant closing after 54 years
A longtime Missouri restaurant known for home-style cooking is preparing to serve its final meals, marking the end of an era for generations of customers. The closure will be especially…
Performance audit opened into Special School District of St. Louis County
Auditor Fitzpatrick announces a performance audit of St. Louis Special School District, citing financial issues and student treatment concerns.
Forgotten 1904 World’s Fair banner found in St. Louis
A 7-foot banner from the 1904 World's Fair that was lost in storage for decades was discovered by staff at the Missouri Historical Society's Library and Research Center.
Hidden for decades: 7-foot World’s Fair banner uncovered in Missouri archives
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A piece of St. Louis history has resurfaced after sitting unnoticed in storage for more than three decades. During a recent collections review, staff at the Missouri Historical Society’s Library and Research Center discovered a 7-foot banner from the 1904 World’s Fair tucked away inside
Woman claims funeral home mishandled father’s body: ‘Something like you see in a horror...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A Missouri resident was preparing for her father’s funeral last June when she got a call. The funeral home told her that her father’s body was ready to be seen, she recalled. The funeral service was scheduled for the following morning.
In Missouri, 9 Old-School Hot Dog Stands Still Heap On the Chili and Onions
Missouri takes its hot dogs seriously, and the best places to prove it are the old counter-serves and drive-ins that have been piling on chili and onions for decades. These are the spots where the buns are loaded, the fries come out crisp, and the vibe leans casual and nostalgic.
Three Metro East Men Admit Downtown St. Louis Carjacking
ST. LOUIS – A downtown St. Louis carjacking that began with a smashed window and ended with gunfire at an Illinois State Police trooper has led to guilty pleas from three Metro East men in federal court. Davon McLorn, 32, of Madison County, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday, Sept. 22,...
