Gun owner charged after 3-year-old injured in accidental shooting
A St. Ann man is in custody after a 3-year-old child in his care injured themselves in an accidental shooting.
Police searching for 2 men wanted in connection with July shooting downtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for two men suspected in a shooting that occurred in downtown in July. Police say the shooting occurred on July 19, at around 12:15 a.m. on the 900 block of S. Broadway. A preliminary investigation points...
St. Louis restaurant closing location in the Grove
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Grace Meat + Three will close the Grove location to focus efforts in Crestwood. “We’re incredibly thankful for the nine years we’ve had in the Grove and for everyone who has been part of that journey,” said owner Rick Lewis. “While saying goodbye to the Grove is bittersweet, we’re excit
2026 09/04 – Anetta Kay Brazel
Anetta Kay Brazel, age 73, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Anetta was born on August 4, 1953, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis W. Maier and Lillian (Hopkins) Maier. Throughout her working years,...
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Rush Add New Dates To Their Fifty Something Reunion Tour
Rock legends Rush have added four new arena dates to their blockbuster Fifty Something Tour which has seen Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunite for a series of sold-out shows. The just announced new arena dates will be taking place this fall in Houston, St Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh with tickets set to go on sale t
Belleville police chief’s funeral full of emotion, praise and humor
Hundreds of people, including dozens of police officers in dress uniform, bid farewell to Belleville Police Chief Matt Eiskant on Monday at a funeral service where people praised his deep devotion to law enforcement, family, friends and the community. Several speakers also noted that Eiskant, 49, was something of a...
Would-be robber shot by wheelchair-bound victim: Police
ST. LOUIS – A man who tried to hold up a person in a wheelchair last week got more than he bargained for, according to St. Louis Police. On Aug. 27, police were dispatched to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 5300 block of North Euclid Avenue in the Mark Twain neighborhood. Police arrived to find Randa
Illinois State Police identifies metro-east man killed in officer-involved shooting
A 40-year-old Granite City man was fatally shot after police said he refused commands to drop a handgun and a replica long gun. Illinois State Police identified the man as Ryan N. Cerentano in a news release Monday. Granite City and Madison County officers responded about 10:19 a.m. on Aug. 24 to the 2000 block of Edis
Cahokia Heights students report being allowed to start classes as teachers are leaving
Parents said their children were enrolled in the Cahokia Heights School District and ready to start class on Aug. 17, but the district told them a computer problem kicked them out of the system.

















