2 women charged after shooting at Belleville McDonald’s
Kathy Bledsoe and Tynika McKinzie have been charged after an argument at a McDonald's in Belleville, Illinois, escalated into a shooting.
Missouri Bank Robber Fired at Witness, Gets 11+ Years
Bank robberies are traumatic events for the victims even in the most calm scenarios. One Missouri bank robber not only grabbed funds from a bank, but also fired at a witness and will now face more than 11 years in prison. According to the United States Attorney's Office in the...
Rams settlement money on its way to tornado victims
St. Louis Board of Estimate and Apportionment signed off on $18 million in spending from the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund.
Rising Expenses Force Missouri Bakery to Shut Down
If you don't understand the struggle that Missouri restaurants and stores face, this should be a sobering education. A beloved bakery in Missouri has announced they're closing due to astronomical rises in utility and insurance costs. Have you ever been to this bakery located at 1730 S 8th Street in...
Chinese National Indicted for $70,000 Belleville Senior Scam
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Chinese national has been federally charged for allegedly impersonating a federal agent and defrauding a Belleville senior of more than $70,000, according to authorities. Zhigang Lian, 42, a lawful resident of La Puente, Calif., was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count...
Downtown St. Louis celebrates revamped 7th Street corridor
St. Louis city leaders are celebrating the completion of a construction project that revitalizes the path on 7th Street from Busch Stadium to America's Center.
St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners meets for first time
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Your safety is a top priority for a new group of leaders in the City of St. Louis. The newly reestablished Board of St. Louis Police Commissioners held its first meeting Thursday. For decades, St. Louis police were overseen by a state-appointed board....
Funding cuts cancel Annie Malone Back to School Family Fest
The event was scheduled for tomorrow, but funding cuts disrupted those plans.
STL area youth get inside look at law enforcement careers
It’s day three of the Explorers Academy and Josh Sinnokrak of Liberty, Missouri, is showing no signs of slowing down.
Tower Grove CDC Champions Neighborhood Stability and Affordable Housing in St. Louis
The Tower Grove Community Development Corporation (TGCDC) is not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk when it comes to fostering neighborhood stability in St. Louis. TGCDC, formed by the merging of three neighborhood organizations, has been active since its inception in 2013, utilizing a strategy that...