Habitat for Humanity Plans 40 New Homes on Vandeventer’s Evans Avenue
Forty new single-family homes are headed to a stretch of city-owned land along Evans Avenue in north St. Louis, funded by a $17 million package of federal tax credits and municipal loans that Habitat for Humanity St. Louis says will begin construction later this year. The homes will rise east of North Newstead Avenue i
This Adults-Only Arcade In Missouri Is Basically Heaven On Earth For Anyone Who Grew...
If your childhood had a soundtrack, it probably included the sound of a pinball machine, and Up-Down STL in St. Louis is here to play it back for you at full volume. This adults-only arcade bar is the kind of place that makes you feel like someone reached into your memory, pulled out the best parts of being a kid, and
9 US Cities Seeing the Sharpest Rental Price Drops by Late 2026
Discover which 9 US cities are experiencing the steepest rental price declines as of late 2026 and why renters are flocking there.
Woman opens back door of St. Louis Police Tahoe in attempt to escape custody
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman attempted to escape police custody by opening the back door of a Police Tahoe on Friday. According to the police, a woman, who was being transported to North Patrol as a suspect in a domestic incident, was able to remove her seatbelt and open the door of the police car in an att
St. Louis sees highest growth in country in consumers facing debt collection lawsuits
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Researchers report that St. Louis and Missouri are leading the nation in the growth of consumers facing debt-collection lawsuits, as more people struggle with debt and a high cost of living. “I didn’t really see myself getting out of the situation,” Britton Coil...
Fairmont City Get Ready for a Fall Full of Events
Village Clerk Killian Weir called the Fairmont City Village Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. After roll call and approving the minutes from the previous meeting, the Clerk addressed the old business before council members. Trustees Raul Muñoz and Lupe Hernandez wer
As violence mounts at homeless encampments near downtown, advocates seek solutions
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Syd Hajicek with Lifeline Aid Group hasn’t been to the 10th and Cass encampment for some time. “Sometimes a situation calls you back,” said Hajicek. But after recent crime issues there, she came back, handing out supplies and even temporarily housing...
Speeding driver plows through South St. Louis County sidewalk, foot from crashing into a...
St. Louis County Police said the incident happened around 2:40 a.m. Aug. 7. The driver admitted to speeding and losing control to officers on the scene, according to a statement from police.
Caseyville Village Board Hears Special Use Permit Debacle
The Caseyville Village Board met August 5, 2026 at 7 p.m., all trustees were present. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. During public comment it was discussed how special use permits are non transferable and are only valid for the life of the applicant. Rebecca Take complained a business license had
Car show celebrates Collier Brothers Auto Body’s 80 years
On Aug. 8, Delmar Boulevard will be closed from Walton Avenue to Taylor Avenue for a free-to-attend community car show from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. celebrating Collier Brothers Auto Body’s 80 years of service to the community.

















