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Hours-long standoff ends peacefully, 2-year-old child rescued

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -An hours-long standoff ended in the peaceful surrender of a man and a 2-year-old child being rescued, according to police. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says that a man suspected of firing shots at a Metro Bus on Friday barricaded himself inside a house after officers approach
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St. Louis NAACP calls for changes to City Justice Center

The St. Louis NAACP branch says conditions at the City Justice Center are outdated and in need of major changes.
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High schools shift athletic schedules to fight extreme heat

ST. LOUIS – High schools across the region are adjusting athletic schedules and practice times to protect student-athletes from extreme heat. Area athletic directors are pushing kickoff times into the evening and moving outdoor events to early morning hours. To make informed safety decisions, athletic departments are u
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Reports: Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in ICU after St. Louis concert

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in St. Louis after his concert at The Muny, according to TMZ. TMZ reports that Richie is undergoing testing for cardiac-related issues and remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit. He is expected to be released on Wednesday. TMZ initially...
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St. Louis is already seeing results from Missouri legislature’s plan to revitalize downtowns

There was fanfare and palpable relief earlier this year when Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law sweeping legislation designed to boost the economic prospects of downtowns across the state. And now, backers of the Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act say they’re already beginning to see results, e
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‘Make a plan’: Trooper who survived drunk driving crash shares warning ahead of Labor...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As millions of families prepare to hit the road for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, transportation officials, police, and safety advocates are focused on preventing drunk and impaired driving. For former Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Trooper Jeremy Potocki, the warning is
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Trio charged after $3,800 Ulta Beauty theft and police chase

Three women are being charged after police say they stole around $3,800 worth of items from an Ulta Beauty store before trying to drive away from police in a chase through four communities in the Metro East.
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Extreme heat forces multiple closures across St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – From farmers markets to concerts, this extreme heat is forcing some local businesses and organizations to cancel or reschedule outdoor events that were planned for this week across the St. Louis area. The Tower Grove Farmers Market announced Tuesday that its weekday markets are canceled for...
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Jefferson County roofer accused of defrauding tornado victims heading toward trial

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Jefferson County roofer that the Attorney General accuses of defrauding 16 tornado victims is now awaiting trial. Jacob Kaestner waived his right to a probable cause hearing Monday, allowing the case to move toward trial. Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway accused Kaestner of...
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Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for Aug. 24-28

Check out this week's restaurant inspections from the health department.

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