Woman killed in St. Louis cutting, one detained for questioning
A woman was killed in a cutting Tuesday night in St. Louis, and a person has been detained for questioning involving the incident.
Collinsville teens ‘kidnapped’ by ICE while on the way to work in central Illinois
Three Collinsville teens were detained by ICE, an incident stemming after a traffic stop in central Illinois. Jesus Alexis Cruz, 16, was on the way to his job with two other Collinsville teens when police pulled over the trio in Christian County, according to Cruz family spokesperson Anna Marie Bell.
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for June 1-5
Check out this week's restaurant inspections from the health department.
Sobremesa replaces Session Taco Joint with a new Mexican concept in St. Charles
Consumers’ dining habits are changing, but our love of Mexican food is still going strong. The newly opened Sobremesa in the Streets of St. Charles (1650 Beale St., Unit #130) taps into the spirit of the times with a casual dining experience featuring flavors inspired by the California-Mexico border.
Woman killed in stabbing in Central West End
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was killed Tuesday after a stabbing in the Central West End. According to police, the stabbing happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 4300 block of Forest Park Avenue. Police say a person has been detained in the case pending further investigation.
Columbia, Illinois Police Department uses drone in water rescue
COLUMBIA, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Police departments across the region are expanding their use of technology, including in Columbia, Illinois. The police department first got its two drones about 18 months ago as a way to improve public safety. Chief Jason Donjon said drones have been a game-changer for...
Hollywood River Studios unveils Granite City warehouse ahead of $60 million project
First glimpse of Hollywood River Studios reveals what could be coming to Wood River
‘I’m the devil and I need to kill you’ – Brentwood man charged in...
CLAYTON, Mo. – A Brentwood man appeared in court Tuesday morning for attacking a woman who lived in the same apartment complex. According to the Brentwood Police Department’s probable cause statement, the attack happened around 9 a.m. Monday at The Villas in the 1800 block of South Brentwood Boulevard.
Buyers Now Pay More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Over 30 years, the typical home buyer pays $736,260 back to the lender on a $322,560 loan for the median-priced home, more than twice what they originally borrowed. A buyer who purchases the median-priced U.S. home today with 20% down will pay $413,700 in interest over a 30-year mortgage at the current 6.53% rate, acco
$1 million grant to Annie Malone organization
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Development Corporation awarded a $1 million grant to Annie Malone Children and Family Services. The money will be used to stabilize and repair the organization’s headquarters. The historic building in the heart of the Ville neighborhood in north St. Louis has fallen into

















