Former St. Louis aldermanic candidate admits Social Security fraud
A St. Louis businessman and former candidate for the city’s Board of Aldermen has admitted to defrauding the Social Security Administration by falsely claiming to be unable to work while operating businesses and participating in numerous public activities. Justin Idleburg, 47, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty Wednesday in
Texas Roadhouse slated to open at Olive Crossing in Olivette
Texas Roadhouse is bringing its signature combination of hand-cut steaks, warm rolls, and value-priced meals to Olivette. The casual steakhouse chain has signed on as the newest retail tenant at Olive Crossing, the 14.8-acre mixed-use development on Olive Boulevard just west of Interstate 170. Developed in partnership
St. Louis advocate praises expansion of voting rights for formerly incarcerated people
In 2011, Inez Bordeaux was stopped for speeding in Oklahoma when she found out she had a felony warrant for her arrest in St. Louis. After spending time in the St. Louis City Justice Center, she was released and given five years' felony probation, which was later expanded another year for another conviction. The felony
St. Louis soybean startup’s gene editing breakthrough could help treat cancer
A St. Louis company focused on developing better soybean genetics has made a new discovery that could be used to treat cancer. Confluence Genetics launched Cas-CLEAR last month, saying the new CRISPR gene editing technology platform can eliminate cancer cells with specific genetic signatures. The discovery grew out of
Don’t Miss the 25th Annual Community Cuts for Kids!
ST. LOUIS – Craig Blac, Founder The Burton & Craig Shields Foundation`s Community Cuts for Kids, is celebrating 25 years of helping kids in the community go back to school well stocked and with a little bit of swagger. A fresh new do helps everyone feel good about themselves. This year this important event happens […]
St. Louis patients share the medical breakthroughs that changed their lives
As the manager of a cardiac catheterization lab and diagnostic cardiology department, Jill Steiger thought she knew how to avoid becoming a heart disease patient. However, with a family history of heart problems, she also knew not to ignore indicators, which recently crept up on her while on vacation. She...
Mother says son was released from jail prior to deputy shooting
A 19-year-old shot by a St. Louis sheriff’s deputy has a troubled history, including an earlier arrest for a shooting.
When and where heavy rainfall is expected around St. Louis
Wednesday is bringing some showers across the St. Louis Metro area, but overnight into Thursday, communities will see several rounds of rain and storms.
Former St. Louis Board of Aldermen candidate pleads guilty to theft of government money
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A former St. Louis aldermanic candidate pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. In court, Justin Idleburg, 47, reportedly admitted that from January 2019 to May 2024, he failed to report his business activities and grant income to th
Man kept woman in apartment, raped and threatened her with gun: Police
ST. LOUIS – Detectives say a St. Louis man subjected a woman to a night of terror by raping her and threatening her with a gun. Myles A. Singleton, 32, remains jailed without bond pending trial. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the crimes happened on July...
