The more people touch these mezuzahs, the more visible the blessing becomes
This story is part of “The Mezuzahs of St. Louis,” an ongoing series exploring the small sacred objects hanging quietly across our community, in homes, schools, synagogues and gathering places. Together, they tell the story of Jewish St. Louis, one doorway at a time. Do you have a Mezuzah story to share?
‘He deserved it’: Police say woman stabbed stepbrother with railroad spike
A St. Louis woman has been charged for allegedly stabbing her stepbrother last month.
Saint Louis Zoo mourns death of second-oldest Sumatran orangutan in North America
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of the second-oldest Sumatran orangutan in North America. The Saint Louis Zoo posted on social media that Merah, 57, was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, June 3. At the time of her death, she was receiving...
Steve Holley, executive director of ‘Guns ‘N Hoses,’ dies
Steve Holley, the longtime executive director of St. Louis Guns 'N Hoses and advocate for first responders and charities throughout the region, has died.
Man faces first-degree murder charge after north St. Louis gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man faces a first-degree murder charge after St. Louis police said he shot and killed another man at a gas station. Torrvis Killingworth, 26, faces charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after a shooting on April 3 that killed Phillip Campbell, 31.
St. Louis Ranks High in Latest Bed Bug City Report
New data says St. Louis, Missouri is now one of the worst cities in America for bed bugs.
State Police investigate fatal shooting of Belleville man
Illinois State Police are investigating after they found a man dead with gunshot wounds in East St. Louis Saturday night. State troopers responded to an area near the intersection of Washington Street and North 84th Street at approximately 10 p.m. after hearing gunshots, according to a release. There, they found the ma
Belleville Family Turns To Community After Ni’Kajha Johnson’s Death
BELLEVILLE - A GoFundMe campaign organized by Brandy Stanback is seeking donations to cover funeral expenses and support the two children of Ni’Kajha A.K. Johnson, a 24-year-old Belleville woman who was fatally shot on June 3, 2026, while sitting in a vehicle at 25th Street and Ridge Avenue in East St. Louis.
Motorcyclist killed in South County crash
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A motorcyclist died in a South County crash Saturday evening. St. Louis County Police Department states the accident occurred near the intersection of Lemay Ferry Road and Telegraph. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. for an accident involving a pickup truck...
Bausch + Lomb Announces Workforce Reduction in St. Louis
Bausch + Lomb is laying off 119 workers from their Kirkwood, Missouri location as manufacture of certain surgical products is moved out of the St. Louis area.

















