Car fire snarls traffic on NB I-270
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A car fire is stalling traffic along northbound Interstate 270 late Thursday morning. The car fire started just before 11 a.m. Thursday, in the northbound lanes of I-270 near Page. First Alert 4 crews saw two cars engulfed in flames. Traffic is moving...
Man admits to buying 27 guns that were recovered in crimes
A Ferguson man admitted in federal court Tuesday that he bought nearly 27 firearms, which were located in the possession of other individuals who had been arrested.
North St. Louis residents call for $150M of Rams settlement funds for tornado recovery
North St. Louis residents called for a larger portion of the city’s Rams settlement money to be used for tornado relief at a public hearing Wednesday night. The Board of Aldermen's Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee hearing at the Julia Davis Library on Natural Bridge came as city officials debate a plan t
Farotto’s Pasta & Pizzeria celebrates its 70th anniversary
One of St. Louis’ longest-running pizzerias recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. Farotto’s Pasta & Pizzeria (9525 Manchester) marked the occasion with a private party for its loyal patrons. The family-owned and -operated eatery is best known for its time-tested staples: St. Louis-style pizza, toasted ravioli, red
Women’s clothing boutique opening 1st Missouri store
A women's clothing boutique is opening its first Missouri location inside the Plaza Frontenac! The store officially opens on Thursday.
St. Louis man sentenced after attacks at Tower Grove Park
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after the attacks of multiple people over two days at Tower Grove Park last year. On Thursday, Austin Fitzgerald, 61, pleaded guilty to 13 felony charges in connection with attacks at the park last August. He was also sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for duo charged with kidnapping, murder of Clayton woman
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The death penalty is being sought against a duo who allegedly kidnapped, robbed, and murdered a Clayton woman in 2024. Court documents pursuing the death penalty for Emmanuel Suarez and Anjuan Mosby were filed on June 3 in federal court. The charges against...
St. Louis shuts down streets to cars, hands them over to neighbors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Some streets in St. Louis are closed to traffic for the summer as part of a pilot program creating temporary public plazas on underutilized streets. Two locations are participating in this year’s program: Marquette Park on Compton Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood and...
Woman bit off pinky tip, cut victim with kitchen knife, police say
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis woman faces assault charges after police said she cut a victim with a kitchen knife and bit off the end of their pinky finger during an altercation. Tiara Tompkins faces two counts of first-degree assault, one count of first-degree burglary,...
Steve’s Hot Dogs owner copes with new tragedy amid store vandalism
First, his South Grand restaurant was targeted twice by a vandal who shattered multiple windows. Now, Ewing says his family is mourning the loss of their beloved dog after a violent attack in Tower Grove Park.
