St. Louis County mourns death of decades-long recreation leader
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The man who spearheaded the creation of the Great Rivers Greenway and Metro East Park District has died. Robert J. “Bob” Hall was named a recreation leader in St. Louis in 1960 and served in numerous leadership roles, including as the Director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation,...
Woman hit by stray bullet in Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- A woman was hit by a stray bullet overnight on New Year’s Eve in Ferguson, a police department spokesperson told First Alert 4. Ferguson Police responded to the incident near Glen Owen Drive and Bahama Court. Police say multiple shots were fired during...
Large police presence in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - There is currently a large police presence in south St. Louis. The scene is near the 2400 block of Salena Street. At this time, police say there is no threat to public safety. First Alert 4 is working to learn more about what...
Granite City Man, Area Woman Charged After Alleged Stabbing Incidents
COLLINSVILLE/GRANITE CITY – Collinsville and Granite City Police have filed felony charges against two after separate incidents of stabbing on the same day. Audrie B. Lively, 19, listed as homeless out of Collinsville, was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery on Dec. 29, 2025. She allegedly...
21-year-old accused of shooting vape shop worker: Police
A St. Louis County man is facing serious charges after he is accused of shooting a vape store employee during a robbery in Florissant.
Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks dismissal of most claims in clergy abuse lawsuit
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has asked a judge to dismiss several counts in a lawsuit alleging decades of clergy sexual abuse, arguing the claims do no meet Missouri's legal standards to proceed.
SLMPD reports ‘historic’ numbers in homicides for 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is reporting a decrease in murders throughout the city of St. Louis this year.
Homicide vigil honors victims as St. Louis sees lowest murder rate in over a...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Families gathered Wednesday for the annual vigil to honor homicide victims in St. Louis City and County, remembering loved ones lost to violence while acknowledging a decline in murders across the region. Angelo Davis’ family was among those attending the vigil. The 18-year-old...
St. Louis group celebrates 75 years in Rose Parade
For decades, drivers along I‑64 have been greeted by the inspiring Christmas and Easter messages adorning the front lawn of Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) in Town and Country. This New Year’s Day, the St. Louis community has an opportunity to celebrate another inspirational tradition - one that has touched millions...
SSM Health, UnitedHealthcare announce update in contract dispute
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare have signed a letter of agreement on a new contract. Earlier this month, First Alert 4 reported that the contract negotiations between the two companies had stalled. As a result, patients who used both SSM Health doctors and United Healthcare insurance...

















