St. Louis Zoo sends Bakari the gorilla to Florida to start a family
After spending the past 15 years at the St. Louis Zoo, Bakari the gorilla is heading to Florida for an important new role: starting a family of his own. The 21-year-old western lowland gorilla recently moved to a zoo in central Florida, where he will take part in a conservation breeding program that helps maintain a he
Officials urge safe driving as family plans Swansea construction worker’s funeral
Union and county officials are announcing funeral arrangements for a construction worker who was hit and killed last week in Shiloh and imploring drivers to be careful on the road. Murphy Rogers, 55, of Swansea, died Friday after being struck by a vehicle on southbound Illinois 158, also known as Air Mobility Drive, ne
Heavy rain could lead to flooding in Missouri tonight through tomorrow
Unsettled weather returns to Missouri late week. The severe threat is low, but non-severe thunderstorms could produce heavy rain, leading to areas of flooding. There is a low-level severe threat in both St. Louis and Kansas City on Thursday for high wind gusts. A low will ride along a front...
Officials say they do not choose which chains open in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon
Officials said their role is mainly to enforce zoning rules, not decide whether a chain or local business opens.
Maryland Heights-based company settles lead poisoning in Peru case
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (FIRST ALERT 4) - A Maryland Heights-based company has settled a lawsuit that alleged lead poisoning in Peru. Doe Run Resources Corp. agreed to pay $150 million to settle the lawsuit, originally filed in 2007. According to the complaint, Doe Run failed to reduce lead emissions at...
St. Louis church receives EPA grant
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis church is among those receiving a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On Wednesday, the EPA announced that over $5 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants would be coming to Missouri to accelerate the cleanup of pollute
Black Wall Street 314 festival to uplift community, economy
The 11th annual Black Wall Street 314 festival is set to take place in St. Louis on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This event focuses on Black economic power, uplifting youth and creating generational wealth.
St. Louis City announces next round of ZOUP meetings for public input on new...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The City of St. Louis is asking residents and business owners to participate in the new round of workshops for ZOUP, the city’s Zoning Upgrade project. Each workshop begins with a presentation that provides an overview of progress, key themes, feedback received...
This Beloved Missouri Steakhouse Is Famous for Prime Rib That Practically Melts in Your...
If you love classic steakhouses, Kreis’ Steakhouse and Bar in St. Louis is the kind of place that makes a lasting impression before the first bite even lands on the table. This long-running favorite has built its reputation on old-school hospitality, a clubby dining room, and prime rib that diners talk about with near-
St. Louis awards $3.9 million for affordable housing
The city of St. Louis has awarded nearly $3.9 million in federal housing funds to support affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects expected to create or improve 34 housing units across the city. The funding, announced by the Community Development Administration, will help finance projects in The Ville

















