Michael Brown’s Mother, Lezley McSpadden-Head, Brings ‘WOMB~man’ Celebration Of Healing, Hope & Motherhood To...
Lezley McSpadden hosted a Mother's Day event to create a space for women to feel celebrated and supported. The event balanced joyful fellowship with remembrance and healing for mothers navigating unimaginable loss. Shared grief and the power of community were central themes, as mothers found solace in connecting with o
Illinois State Police Arrest Swansea Woman In East St. Louis Killing
SWANSEA - Illinois State Police arrested a 23-year-old Swansea woman on a first-degree murder charge Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old St. Louis woman at an East St. Louis intersection earlier this week. The arrest of Brion D. Bess was announced on Friday, June 5, 2026,...
Man faces charges after windows smashed at Steve’s Hot Dogs
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man faces charges in connection with two window-smashing incidents at a business on South Grand Boulevard. Nicholas Owens, 27, faces two counts of first-degree property damage after Steve’s Hot Dogs had windows smashed Monday and Tuesday, according to court documents. According...
Excellence in Nursing Awards 2026
For the 17th year in a row, St. Louis Magazine is honoring the remarkable efforts of nurses across the region by hosting the annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Winners were chosen by a prestigious selection committee and are featured in
Gin Room owner says she’s not going anywhere following vandalism
An arrest has been made after four consecutive nights of vandalism targeting businesses on South Grand. Police say a 27-year-old man is in custody as detectives work to determine whether he’s connected to multiple incidents.
Development across Glen Carbon hopes to bring business boom
GLEN CARBON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Two development projects are aiming to bring more money and attention to the Metro East. “You’re kind of on the outskirts of the city, but only a 10 minute drive to the grocery store,” said homeowner Zach Mauschbaugh, who lives off Glenwood Drive in Glen Carbon and loves the rural se
Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo returns, U.S. Blue Angels to...
ST. LOUIS – The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo is set to return to Chesterfield this weekend. The 2026 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo will be held Saturday, June 6, through Sunday, June 7, at Spirit of St. Louis Airport. The event will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, which is celebratin
The Whimsical Sculpture Park In Missouri That Most People Don’t Know About
There’s something delightfully absurd about discovering that your state has been hiding a 105-acre wonderland of whimsical sculpture this entire time. Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis is Missouri’s artistic secret, and it’s high time more people knew about this magical place. Picture this: you’re walking through...
Man sentenced to 18 years for armed robberies in Fox Park, Central West End
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Cahokia Heights, Ill. man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to multiple armed robberies. Prosecutors said Terrell Hall, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery, three counts of second-degree robbery and four counts of armed criminal action involvin
Police investigating homicide in Wellston
WELLSTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Wellston Thursday night. St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) say they received a call about a shooting around 5:10 p.m. near the intersection of Page and Kingshighway in St. Louis City. SLMPD officers later said the...

















