19-year-old accused of robbery on Gateway Arch grounds
Federal prosecutors allege that Thomas Durgins, who was armed with a gun, stole money and shoes from a seller.
Tina Turner’s eternal flame
The fire ignited by Tina Turner right here in St. Louis never stopped glowing. And on Feb. 15, that flame will rise inside the newly renovated Powell Hall. This weekend, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis City SC join forces for Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner, presented by Purina. It’s a one‑night‑only...
Missouri man wins $3.4 million jackpot, then continues grocery shopping
FENTON, Mo. — A Fenton man became the first person to win the Missouri Millions game when all six of his Quick Pick ticket numbers matched, according to the Missouri Lottery. The man purchased the ticket at the Walmart on Gravois Bluff in Fenton, Missouri. On Jan. 14, the...
After waiting over 20 years, North City residents want something new at old SLPS...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After years of outcry from residents, St. Louis Public Schools took the next step this week toward demolishing six of its old school buildings. That includes Scullin School off Kingshighway in north St. Louis, which has been sitting vacant since 2003 and has...
Deadly Blaze Rips Through Old Greyhound Station In North St. Louis
A late-night fire at a long-vacant former Greyhound bus terminal in St. Louis turned deadly Monday, leaving one person dead and drawing in both fire investigators and the city’s Regional Bomb & Arson Unit, according to the St. Louis Fire Department. The blaze broke out in the 1400 block...
St. Louis unveils draft zoning rules for data centers amid industry boom
ST. LOUIS — City officials presented the first draft of planning and zoning regulations for data centers on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the city’s effort to establish guidelines for an unprecedented boom in the technology infrastructure sector. City of St. Louis staff spent the last five...
Historic St. Louis street advances plan to self-fund $6M in tornado repairs
A Board of Aldermen committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would create a special taxing district on Kingsbury Place, a historic private street in DeBaliviere Place whose residents say they want to finance up to $6 million in tornado-related infrastructure work without seeking city dollars. The Housing, Urban...
Longtime Post-Dispatch carrier gets to sell back his route after all
Matt Vossen delivered his last newspaper on February 1. A Post-Dispatch carrier for 42 years, Vossen purchased his route in Clayton for $50,000 in 1983, back when carriers were independent contractors. He made it work—come rain, sleet, or hail, and without any sick days—until he turned 70 and realized he could retire.
North St. Louis church finds new home after May 16 tornado
ST. LOUIS – A north St. Louis church that lost its building in the May 16 tornado has found a new home less than a mile away from its former site. Now, church leaders say they are looking forward to a brighter future in their new sanctuary and are crediting their faith for getting them through such a challenging time.
2-year-old climbs into claw machine at Webster Groves soccer dome
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two-year-old Cooper King is not a fan of microphones, but he does like cars, candy and plastic balls — the kind found in claw machines. Over the weekend, Cooper’s family came to the Soccer Dome in Webster Groves to watch his brother play soccer.
