2 dead, 1 injured after shooting, police investigation in Belleville
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Two people are dead after a shooting and following an investigation overnight into Sunday. According to the Belleville Police Department, at around 11:19 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the 1700 block of Jamestown Road in Belleville, Illinois, for reports of several shots...
9-year-old injured in Florissant hit-and-run has long recovery ahead
A 9-year-old boy faces a six-to-eight-week recovery after being injured in a hit-and-run while crossing the street Sunday, but his Florissant family said they are relieved the situation wasn’t worse.
Investigation into murder suicide in the Metro East
The Perry County Sheriff’s deputies spotted the suspect’s car on Interstate 55 early this (Sunday) morning. Investigators say before deputies could get to him, he took his own life with a self inflicted gunshot wound.
King celebration rooted in art, history, and community
For more than two decades, the Saint Louis Art Museum has honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through an annual free celebration grounded in his vision of unity and his belief that people of all backgrounds could come together as one. From the first celebrations, this annual program was designed not...
Man Dies After New Year’s Eve Shooting in St. Louis’ Gate District
A man in his 30s has died from injuries sustained in a New Year’s Eve shooting in the Gate District. The incident occurred on the 2600 block of Rutger, near Ohio Avenue, where officers found the victim on the sidewalk. Despite multiple surgeries, he passed away on January 1 at 3:39 a.m., according to the St. Louis...
Monkeys on the loose in St. Louis, SLMPD touts success on reducing crime, state...
ST. LOUIS — We're wrapping up the the most popular stories of the week for you. 1. Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them. Multiple monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis, and AI-generated images are complicating the effort to find them. The Vervet monkeys were first...
Local Madison County Public Health Inspections January 12 – 16
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Madison County Health Department from January 12 - 16. Sav-On Liquor and Wine- Collinsville Rd, Collinsville. 10 (Pf) Hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Reference 5-205.11. HAND SINK IN THE BACK WAS FULL OF EQUIPMENT. ITEMS REMOVED BY PIC....
Elevated Fire Danger Expected This Afternoon in Southeast Missouri
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, Missouri — The National Weather Service in St. Louis is warning of elevated fire danger across parts of southeast Missouri this afternoon due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty...
10 Missouri Fried Fish Spots Locals Trust Without Question
Fried fish in Missouri is treated with a level of respect that borders on tradition. It is not rushed, overcomplicated, or drowned in gimmicks. The goal is always the same, crisp batter, tender fish, and flavor that holds up from first bite to last. These restaurants understand that great fried...
Bar in Metro East closed after fire
A beer and wine establishment in Belleville, Illinois is closed until further notice after a fire tore through the business.

















