St. Louis funds police raises and a $255M Rams recovery plan as federal tornado...
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — The St. Louis Board of Aldermen this week passed a $1.41 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, an increase of 0.4% over the current year, while separately advancing a $255 million plan to spend the city's Rams settlement money and continuing to seek federal aid for last year's deadl
Infant shot, killed in north St. Louis
An infant was killed in a shooting Friday afternoon in north St. Louis.
Metro-east crime roundup: Medicaid fraud, machete attack and more
Several metro-east residents face serious criminal charges across multiple southern Illinois counties, ranging from health care fraud to attempted murder. The cases were filed in recent weeks and span Madison, St. Clair, Clinton and Washington counties. Here are key takeaways: Sean T. Hodges, 59, of Collinsville, and M
Recreational Buyers Keep Missouri Land Market Moving
A 122.6-acre Missouri property sold quickly due to its rare stocked lake, hunting habitat, and tillable farmland. Recreational properties in Pike County are highly sought after for their proximity to St. Louis and prime hunting grounds. Building a lake like the one on this property can cost hundreds of thousands...
‘Unghosting’ history: America’s first Black incorporated town officially restored to Route 66 map
BROOKLYN, Ill — A historic Metro East community is finally getting its flowers after decades of being bypassed, neglected and intentionally left off the map. “It was neglected. It was overlooked, but at the same time it was a place that had a rich history and legacy,” says Woodrow Walker, native of Brooklyn, Illinois.
‘This is unacceptable’: Community leaders call for accountability after several deadly shootings involving children
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 7-month-old girl has been killed following a shooting in north St. Louis City Friday afternoon. This is the second minor to be shot and killed in St. Louis City this week, after a 15-year-old died following a shooting in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood on Wednesday evening.
This new St. Louis moms club is turning brunch into a force for good
St. Louis moms have plenty of places to gather. There are playground meetups, neighborhood Facebook groups, coffee dates, wine nights, book clubs… But Gelina Reed couldn’t find a space that combined that community with something she cared deeply about: giving back. So she created one. Mamas Who Brunch...
Metro East mother shares infertility journey to raise awareness during World Infertility Awareness Month
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges millions of people face while trying to build a family. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 6 adults worldwide experience infertility during their lifetime. For...
St. Louis Rushes a Roof Lifeline to Dutchtown’s Long-Dark Virginia Theater
The long-quiet Virginia Theater in Dutchtown is finally getting some attention, as St. Louis city agencies line up short-term repairs funded by federal pandemic relief dollars. The plan is straightforward: shore up the roof and tackle basic stabilization so water stays out and the building holds steady while officials
Mayor Parkinson Honors United Church of Christ Minister Karla Frost
Granite City’s June 16 City Council Meeting featured the presentation of a plaque to United Church of Christ Minister Karla Frost. City Council Members Jason Smith, Keith Burton Scott Moss, and City Counsel Tonya Genovese were absent. Madelyn Foster served as legal advisor in the absence of the City Counsel. After Mayo

















