Saxophonist Kenny G advises St. Louis students to ‘put the time in’ during high...
Grammy Award-winning American saxophonist Kenny G visited Christian Brothers College High School in Town and Country on Wednesday, just ahead of a scheduled show in Chesterfield. The longtime musician, whose last name is Gorelick, spent nearly an hour with a few dozen band students at the school, sharing advice on...
These St. Louis kids can draw better than you. Here’s the winning Hanukkah art...
More than 70 young artists, from kindergarten through Grade 5, participated in the Jewish Light’s Hanukkah Art Contest, creating original Hanukkah-themed masterpieces on 8½ x 11-inch paper. With so many outstanding entries, the judges faced the challenging task of narrowing each grade category to the top three. Each...
Fire partially collapses commercial building in south St. Louis
Crews responded to an overnight fire in south St. Louis that partially collapsed a commercial building, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.
Tower Grove South squatter returns to condemned house despite city board-up
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A squatter who took over a Tower Grove South house for months has returned to the condemned property despite boards placed on the doors in November. Joshua Brewster commandeered the property on Potomac Street and surpassed City securing measures after months of complaints...
Metro-east banker sentenced for his part in loan fraud scheme to help a relative
A federal judge has sentenced a former metro-east banker to probation for approving dozens of fraudulent loans as part of a scheme to help his brother-in-law, a local developer. Francis “Frank” Eversman, 75, of Collinsville, was sentenced to three years of supervised release. He received credit for time served after...
As sports betting launches in Missouri, Black residents face higher risks
When sports wagering went live in Missouri on Monday, St. Louis sports fans Craig Riggins and Ledrick Wilson didn’t waste time logging on. For years, both men crossed the river to place bets in Illinois. Now, with a mobile app in hand, they say convenience and cost were the immediate draw.
City of St. Louis Streets Director shares potential changes to snow routes
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Thursday First Alert 4 heard from the new streets director James Jackson for the first time. “Our team performed marvelously,” Jackson said. Jackson has already started implementing changes, including a quality control aspect to the plowing protocol. After crews plow streets,...
St. Charles tattoo shop hosts 9th annual “Toys for Tats” event
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Dozens of people lined up outside a St. Charles tattoo shop early Wednesday morning, ahead of an annual tradition benefiting local children. Permanent Vacation Tattoo hosts an annual toy drive for non-profit F.A.S.T., otherwise known as Foster Adoption Support Team, which helps...
Passengers detail partial Amtrak derailment after departing St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - An Amtrak train traveling from St. Louis to Chicago partially derailed Sunday afternoon near Chicago, forcing about 250 passengers to deboard and many to continue their trip by bus, according to passengers and Amtrak. The incident involved the northbound Texas Eagle, which left...
Snow tracks lead to two arrests in Town and Country burglary
Police used footprints in the snow to track down two burglary suspects earlier this week in Town and Country.
