Man shot, killed in Greater Ville neighborhood
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting early Sunday. Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a shooting at the 2700 block of Marcus Avenue at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say a man has died, and homicide...
Nordstrom exit from St. Louis Galleria disappoints shoppers
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. – The St. Louis Galleria has lost one of its longtime anchor stores. Nordstrom officially closed its Richmond Heights location on Sunday, ending more than two decades at the popular shopping center. The closure was first announced in June, when the company said the store would...
Construction to add new lane on I-70 ramps up
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Construction is now underway along three stretches of Interstate 70 in Missouri as a $2.8 billion interstate improvement project continues. In all, 200 miles of interstate will be updated and expanded, with three lanes of traffic going both ways from Blue Springs near Kansas City to Wentzville in St....
St. Louis alley recycling ends as city faces cost, contamination issues
ST. LOUIS — The blue dumpsters that symbolized St. Louis' commitment to alleyway recycling will no longer be for recyclables, as the city has officially terminated the program, citing unsustainable costs and high contamination rates that sent much of the material to landfills. The move makes permanent what was...
Walking the tornado’s path 100 days later reveals a divided St. Louis
Walking down Parkdale Avenue in Clayton, it’s quiet. Joggers pass by, and workers tend to lawns in the summer heat. The streets are clear of debris, and while homes show damage, it’s hard to tell that a tornado ripped through this neighborhood roughly 100 days ago. Tarps cover roofs and, in some places, windows are...
Man arrested after assaulting Metro security officer: Records
A Florissant man was arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a Metro Transit security guard, according to officials.
These Black-Owned Pharmacies Need Your Black Business
Supporting these community-based businesses is crucial. In towns and cities across the United States, Black-owned pharmacies are doing a lot more than filling prescriptions. These businesses fill a need in their communities. Black-owned pharmacies are keeping a sense of identity alive in Black neighborhoods that big...
20-year-old’s drowning is 3rd fatality in ‘River of Death’ in 2025, MO cops say
A 20-year-old Texan drowned in a Missouri river that has earned a grim nickname from local officials, Missouri troopers say. The victim, from Austin, was in a raft on the Meramec River in Franklin County on Sunday, Aug. 25, when he went into the water and didn’t resurface, according to the Missouri State Highway...
High unemployment rates among Black women have St. Louis-area economists concerned
Unemployment rates across the nation are rising among Black Americans, but particularly for Black women. Some economists say it is concerning because many Black Americans have been barely getting by for decades. According to the most recent U.S. Labor Department jobs report, the unemployment rate for Black Americans...
Willieann’s Snack Shop opens in north St. Louis, honoring late mother’s legacy
ST. LOUIS – A new business held its grand opening Saturday in north St. Louis. It’s called Willieann’s Snack Shop, located on West Florissant Avenue in the city’s Walnut Park West neighborhood. The snack shop offers a variety of items, from breakfast sandwiches and coffee to...
