St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Shadows Behind the Badge: A St. Louis Officer’s Reckoning in...
What happened? Former North County Police Cooperative officer Marcellis Blackwell, 36, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to 18 federal counts of violating citizens’ civil rights through sexual assault and kidnapping. Between November 2022 and June 2023, Blackwell routinely targeted men during traffic s
Sabor Cubano opens in Boulevard Heights
The name says it all at Sabor Cubano (6836 Gravois), which translates to “Cuban flavor.” A trip to Dayanna Herrera’s new restaurant in Boulevard Heights is like a visit to the island, with the food, warm service, music, and atmosphere. Located in the space formerly occupied by Appolonia, the restaurant serves up Cuban
Police looking for suspects in St. Louis riverfront burglaries
Police are searching for several suspects accused of burglarizing businesses along the downtown riverfront early July 30.
Residents win fight to save the historic Cass Bank building
A fight against an emergency demolition order may have saved a north city building.
Clementine’s: Specialty ice cream shop to open with naughty and nice flavors
An ice cream parlor with a twist, Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery opens this week at 914 E. Broadway. The small-batch ice creamery is known for its original handcrafted flavors. It offers "nice" treats like Gooey Butter Cake, Italian Butter Cookie and Salted Cracker Caramel and "naughty" alcohol-infused flavors
Police ask for help identifying man in theft, fraud case
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are asking for help identifying a man believed to have stolen a woman’s wallet from a medical center. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) posted to social media on Tuesday, asking the public for help identifying a man. SLMPD posted photos from a security camera,
Man admits to setting multiple fires at Ferguson hotel
ST. LOUIS — A Florissant man has admitted to setting multiple fires at a hotel near Ferguson, Missouri last year. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, on March 26, 2025, 40-year-old Brandon Dallas Smith admitted to buying a cup of gasoline from a convenience store at 2:26 a.m.,
Lara Moffitt named 2026 Missouri Insurance Person of the Year
Lara Moffitt has been named 2026 Insurance Person of the Year by the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents. This award is presented to an individual who has significantly contributed to the American agency system of independent insurance agents within the state of Missouri, according to a press release. The announce
St. Louis Man Goes To ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Screening At Alamo Drafthouse. Then...
Going to the movie theater is supposed to be a fun experience, but it can easily be ruined by other’s behaviors. A person to the right or left might just chew their popcorn a little too loudly, whisper to their friend the whole time, or commit the most egregious crime—pulling out their phone to text […] The post St. Lo
East St. Louis man charged after allegedly soliciting girl near Granite City school
Man charged after soliciting 13-year-old girl near Granite City Junior High School

















