Man admits to stealing from St. Louis area restaurant goers, credit card fraud
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Chilean man has admitted to a “cross-country crime spree” resulting in thousands being stolen from people across St. Louis. On Thursday, Rene Arviso Velasquez, 51, admitted to a “cross-country crime spree” that resulted in thousands of dollars being stolen, according to a release by...
Restoration News: Restoring law and order in U.S. cities begins with the courage to...
Restoration News has issued a call to end "no-go zones" in cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C., asserting that National Guard deployments are essential for maintaining public safety and civility. This statement was made in a press release. According to Restoration News, cities like Washington,...
Alaskan-based company to pay millions, accused of impersonating military members to boost moving business...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -An Alaskan transportation company has agreed to pay $3.5 million, resolving allegations it posed as government and military personnel on surveys. The United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Illinois said Denali Group, Inc. violated the False Claims Act by posing as...
Door Dasher speaks out about carjacking, insurance woes
Sean Friend was picking up food from a fast-food restaurant on the 4000 block of Lindell Boulevard on Oct. 22 when a suspect approached him.
Union urges Boeing St. Louis machinists to accept latest contract after 100-day strike
IAM837 backs Boeing deal with 24% raise and $6,000 bonus; members vote Thursday morning and could return to work by Sunday.
The U.S. State That Was Home to the Largest Prehistoric City in North America
Cahokia: The Ancient Wonder of Illinois Cahokia: The Ancient Wonder of Illinois (image credits: unsplash) In the heart of modern-day Illinois lies the remnants of one of the most significant archaeological sites in North America. Cahokia, as it is known, was a sprawling prehistoric city that flourished long before...
STL business feeding families with half-price meals
Joe Jo’s Fish and Chicken is offering more than just dinner, they're giving families in North City a bit of relief and comfort.
‘It’s been a nightmare’: More women come forward, says moving company took belongings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The owner of Super Cheap Movers LLC was arrested Wednesday morning by the St. Louis City Sheriff’s Office on active warrants while appearing at the courthouse for a civil lawsuit, following First Alert 4’s reporting on Tuesday night. Treflin Duncan, who...
St. Louis man arrested after leading high-speed chase on I-44
One man was taken into custody after leading a chase in Crawford County on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) first observed the suspect's car had a non-serviceable license plate when they attempted a traffic stop. Court documents showed that the suspect, William Mortland III, 48, of St. Louis,...
The Cahokia Mounds: Ancient North America’s Lost Metropolis
Imagine walking through what looks like rolling farmland in southern Illinois, surrounded by gentle hills that seem perfectly natural. Yet beneath your feet lies one of history’s most remarkable secrets – the remains of a massive city that once rivaled London in size and complexity. Welcome to Cahokia, North...

















