Man dies after injuring himself inside St. Louis patrol vehicle, police say
ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating after a man died two days after being transported by officers to the hospital. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said on Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance call at 430 South 15th St., where the Amtrak Gateway station and Civic Center MetroLink stop are located.
‘Make it happen’: As Missouri lawmakers consider ending grocery tax, shoppers would see savings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Year after year, Missouri lawmakers consider tossing out the state’s tax on food, but it hasn’t happened as many Missouri cities rely on that tax for roads and public safety. Still, Missouri is in the minority of states that still charge...
Cross-Country Storm To Bring Snow, Rain And Wind Next Week
We’re expecting another storm system to push from the West through the Plains and into the Great Lakes next week. This system will likely bring more rain, snow and wind to areas like Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Rapid City, South Dakota; Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; and into...
Madison County investigator recovering after line-of-duty crash, foot amputation
A chief investigator for the Illinois State Attorney's Office is recovering after he had his foot amputated, eight years after he was injured in a line-of-duty crash in the Metro East.
St. Louis aldermen deny pause on data centers as developers ready new project applications
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen appears divided on data center development in the city, after rejecting an attempt to pause new development on the projects until zoning rules are completed. Ward 9 Alderman Michael Browning attempted to introduce the bill, co-sponsored by Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, that would...
SSM Health transforms space into behavioral health unit
SSM Health Saint Louis (Mo.) University Hospital recently opened a new behavioral health inpatient unit. Located on the fifth floor of the hospital’s Bordley Tower, the nearly 27,000-square-foot space once housed medical-surgical and intensive care units but now has been transformed into a setting that combines...
Man dies 2 days after transported to hospital by police, death investigation underway
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A death investigation is underway Saturday after a 29-year-old man died two days after being transported to an area hospital by police. According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police, Mark Smith, 29, was transported to an area hospital by officers on Thursday after a disturbance on the 430...
PHOTOS: Rain-soaked Mardi Gras parade rolls through St. Louis
A little rain - and even Valentine's Day - wasn't enough to stop the Mardi-Party. Thousands turned out Saturday to celebrate the return of St. Louis' annual Mardi Gras parade.
58-Year-Old Man Charged with First-Degree Murder After St. Louis Shooting on S. Grand Ave
A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Gabrielle Linehan on S. Grand Ave in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that he faces charges including first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of armed criminal...
This Ancient Illinois Church Is Still Open to Visitors
A 300-year-old church in Cahokia, Illinois, ties to Lewis and Clark and remains active today with tours, weddings, and weekly Latin Mass.

















