15-year-old shot and killed near The Grove
A 15-year-old was shot and killed in a shooting Wednesday evening in south St. Louis.
Collinsville Community Survey Results Released During City Council
The Collinsville City Council’s June 23, 2026, regular meeting opened with an invocation from Warren Hirsch of South Bay Adventist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item was the swearing-in ceremony for new firefighter-paramedic Dawson Winkleman. Fire Chief Bailot introduced Winkleman to the mayor and coun
Collinsville man convicted of machete attack
A Collinsville man has been found guilty of aggravated battery in connection with a machete attack during a Fourth of July gathering. Following a bench trial, Jorge Barrera, 29, was found guilty Tuesday of using a machete to strike the leg of a victim on July 4, 2024. The attack happened outside a Collinsville apartmen
Fire Department responds to 1-alarm fire in south St. Louis home
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Fire Department responded to a 1-alarm fire early Thursday morning at a home in the 3700 block of Phillips Avenue. Responders arrived to find fire on the first floor and extending into the attic of a two unit home. The fire came from the unit on the left, and none of the o
St. Charles police to have extra patrols at Blanchette Park in case of rumored...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Charles police say they will have extra patrols at Blanchette Park Thursday after a graphic was posted on social media calling for a teen takeover. Police say the graphic is advertising a teen takeover from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the...
Man indicted for 2025 fatal dog attack in Walnut Park West
Earlier this month, a St. Louis grand jury indicted a man whose dogs mauled and killed a woman 17 months ago.
Blues at the Arch brings the soul of America to the Gateway Arch
Music lovers can head to the Gateway Arch as the Blues at the Arch festival returns August 14–16. On the original site of the historic Old Rock House, the festival will pay homage to the rich blues history of St. Louis. “So many great blues stories have happened in...
Court records show St. Louis firefighter accused of defecating in box at Lambert Airport...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Court records obtained by First Alert 4 Investigates show the St. Louis City firefighter at the center of the Lambert Airport investigation was convicted in a prior assault case. The court records from St. Louis City involve the same firefighter who is now...
Missouri man, Alton woman charged in attack on pregnant victim
Alton police say two suspects struck a pregnant victim together, charged with mob action
Wednesday morning fire destroys Collinsville home
A Wednesday morning fire has destroyed a single-family house in Collinsville . State Park Fire Department Chief Mike Mason said firefighters were dispatched to the 2900th block of Princeton Street at 10:07 a.m. As of early afternoon, firefighters were still battling the blaze.

















