Man charged for allegedly throwing fireworks at people on July 4
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police have arrested a man accused of throwing fireworks at people in downtown St. Louis on July 4. In a social media post, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said a man was taken into custody more than three months after the incident. Adrian Scott, 25, was charged with one count of...
Worker dies from injuries after being hit by car in CWE: SLMPD
Joe Mahoney is survived by his wife and two children.
Man badly injured in St. Louis hit-and-run meets woman who stopped to help him
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After Thomas Kish was badly injured in a hit-and-run crash at Gravois and Potomac, a good Samaritan stepped forward to help him. “I didn’t see her face, but I did see her pull up and stop traffic and basically save me there,” he recalled.
Argument between brothers leads to deadly shooting in Overland, police say
OVERLAND, Mo. — An Overland man is facing a murder charge after police said he shot and killed his brother during an argument Monday. Brion Carter was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of his brother. Overland police said they were...
John Pertzborn’s best work may have been behind the scenes
ST. LOUIS — During his nearly 40 years in St. Louis television John Pertzborn has covered breaking news, from the Great Flood of ’93 to 9-11. He is perhaps best known for his love to tell stories with Pertzborn’s People. John’s co-workers share this morning that his best work may have been behind the scenes. […]
Mighty people at No Kings protest on Tamm Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri
Michelle Maxey spoke about why she joined the No Kings protest on Tamm Bridge, Highway 64 overpass, Sat., Oct. 18, 2025.
Comptroller’s audit into Sheriff’s Department shows how deep financial issues go
The report published Tuesday reveals the department went $812,66.90 over budget in fiscal year 2025. That amount represents roughly 15% of funding the city provides to the department.
Businesswoman transforms STL motel into haven for homeless, storm victims
Monique Buchanan says she's using her faith and what little she has left financially to keep the project alive.
3 injured Sunday afternoon in Dutchtown shooting
ST. LOUIS — A violent and gruesome scene Sunday afternoon disturbed a South City neighborhood and disrupted traffic. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to two different scenes: the first on South Compton near a church and school, and the second on Interstate 55 near Gasconade Street. In...
Two Men Hospitalized After Mount Pleasant Shootout as Police Request Community Tips
Gunfire broke out in Mount Pleasant yesterday afternoon, leaving two men seriously injured after a shootout. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened just before 1:15 p.m. in the 4200 block of S. Compton, where officers responded to calls and a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire....
