St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Tamon Sleet Tackled at KFC: $250K Cash-Only Bond After Robbery...
Tamon Sleet, 26, was arrested for allegedly robbing a Florissant KFC at gunpoint on June 22, 2026, after a citizen tackled him in the parking lot; he’s now held on a $250,000 cash-only bond facing three felony charges. St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: From Register...
‘A lotta bull’: 72-oz steak challenge draws crowd to Route 66 metro-east stop
Granite City became the 17th stop on a Route 66 cross-country caravan Monday. To celebrate, the city was filled with classic hot rods, classic rock and a massive classic eating challenge.
Collinsville Man, Several Others Charged In Illinois Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
COLLINSVILLE/SPRINGFIELD - A Collinsville man has been charged in a massive statewide effort by Attorney General Kwame Raoul regarding a federal and state healthcare fraud crackdown. Sean T. Hodges, 59, of Collinsville, was charged with two counts of theft, one count of managed healthcare fraud, and one count of conspi
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for June 15-19
Check out this week's restaurant inspections from the health department.
Body of suspect who jumped into Missouri River recovered
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Crews located the body of a man who jumped into the Missouri River during a pursuit in St. Charles County last week. According to the drowning report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, officials found the body of the 32-year-old St. Louis man around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prior FOX 2 […]
St. Louis man found in Missouri River days after jumping from bridge
A 32-year-old St. Louis man was found deceased in the Missouri River near the Blanchette Bridge in St. Charles on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The drowning was reported at 2:29 p.m. along the Missouri River from the Blanchette Bridge area. The Missouri State...
Hanaway says police consolidation could ease St. Louis region staffing shortages
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As St. Louis City marks one year of its police department moving back under state control, hiring challenges remain at SLMPD and across the region. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said consolidating some police departments could help put more officers on patrol. “We...
Skinker-DeBaliviere dog show has honored the best boys for 23 years
When Andy Cross’ daughter Sarah and her friends were six and seven years old, they wanted their dogs to compete in a show. Cross told them that traditional shows were mostly for purebred dogs. They thought that was stupid. “We should be able to put our dogs in a...
Officials seeking input for Mark Twain I-70 redevelopment project
City officials are hosting a neighborhood planning event to discuss the possibilities of redeveloping three sites in the Mark Twain I-70 Industrial neighborhood in north St. Louis, which could bring new jobs, modern facilities, and a cleaner, more connected neighborhood.
How a St. Louis mom turned a laundry side hustle into a lifeline
Tenisha Neal wasn’t looking for a side hustle. She was looking for a way forward. A few years ago, the St. Louis mom was working as a truck driver when a high-risk pregnancy forced her off the road. The job that paid the bills was suddenly no longer an option. A baby was on the way, doctor’s appointments were piling up
