Man dies in custody at St. Louis County jail after he was found unresponsive
A 37-year-old man died while in custody at the St. Louis County Justice Center early Sunday morning. Jail officials said Anthony Holloway was alone in his cell when he was found unresponsive at 12:29 a.m. Dr. Gershom Norfleet, St. Louis County's chief medical examiner, said the cause of death is pending toxicology resu
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Endorsement: Wesley Bell Earns Democratic Re-Nomination
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorsement for Wesley Bell backs the freshman Democratic congressman for re-nomination in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District primary on August 4, 2026. Comparing his pragmatic focus—delivering $12 million in local infrastructure funds—against former Rep. Cori Bush’s ideological activism,
Ex-Sam’s Steakhouse manager sentenced to prison for embezzlement
The former manager of a Sam's Steakhouse was sentenced to prison Tuesday for embezzling more than $1 million over the course of five years.
St. Louis Public Schools parents petition district over ‘confusing, exclusive’ closure plan
St. Louis Public Schools parents have launched a petition calling for the district to provide more community meetings and clarity around its school closures plan. The Future Ready SLPS plan contains three proposed models that could close anywhere from 15 to 22 schools, dissolve the magnet school system and introduce mo
St. Louis Fire Department addresses upside-down flag
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Fire Department has taken to social media after being notified of an upside-down flag outside a fire station. “The St. Louis Fire Department is aware of an American flag that was displayed upside down at one of our fire stations. The flag was corrected immediately after th
Man accused of stealing car sensors from Honda cars
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A St. Louis man is being accused of stealing car sensors from Honda cars. According to court records, Leonard Hafertepe, 57, is being charged with five counts of stealing $750 or more and five counts of first-degree property damage. Charging documents state that Hafertepe...
Route 66 family mainstays Crestwood Bowl and Spencer’s Grill
KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The celebration of Route 66 is more than just an anniversary; it’s a tribute to the memories and stories shared over a meal or a game. That legacy continues today, inviting new generations to create their own memories along this storied highway. When it comes to iconic spots along Route 66, you can’t fo
Critics Say These 10 Missouri Restaurants Offer Outstanding Meals for Surprisingly Little
Missouri does not always get top billing in national food conversations, but that is exactly why its best budget-friendly restaurants feel like such a thrilling find. Across St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and smaller pockets of the state, you can sit down to meals that taste carefully crafted, deeply rooted, and gen
Woman shot while asleep inside Greater Ville home, police say
A woman is hospitalized after being shot overnight while asleep inside her home in the Greater Ville neighborhood, according to St. Louis police.
Nighttime Horror On Kingshighway, One Dead At Penrose Corner
One person was killed Monday evening in a crash in north St. Louis, after a collision at the intersection of Kingshighway and Penrose at about 8:15 p.m. Emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and authorities have not released the person’s name or the circumstances that led to the wreck.

















