Toy giveaway aims to help families impacted by May 16 tornado
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A toy giveaway on Tuesday helped about 1,000 kids get presents for Christmas. The R. Whittington Foundation hosted a toy giveaway at the Friendly Temple Church Tuesday afternoon. The foundation has hosted this event for more than 20 years. Rickey Whittington said the...
St. Louis entrepreneur gives away toys to more than 1,000 children
Ricky Whittington, a St. Louis entrepreneur, filled tables of gifts to give kids a holiday to remember.
Nutex Health opens micro hospital in St. Louis, US
Nutex Health has opened its 26th micro hospital, Archview ER & Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, US. Situated at 1320 N. Jefferson Ave, Archview ER & Hospital provides 24/7, round-the-year care. The 16,000ft2 facility includes three inpatient suites and 15 emergency room beds. The hospital is equipped with a...
Florissant Police Warn of Suspected Fraudsters Targeting Residents with Youth Sports Donation Scam
In Florissant, the police department has issued a public notice regarding reports of fraud connected to youth sports fundraising. According to a social media post by the Florissant Police Department, individuals have approached residents claiming to raise funds for youth sports teams by selling cookies or candy and...
Shooter ambushed fast food employee as he left: Police
Earlier this month, a man climbed through the window of a south St. Louis fast food restaurant, then later waited to ambush employee as he left the business.
65-year-old shoots HVAC workers outside neighbor’s home: Police
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man is in custody for firing upon a group of heating and cooling employees who were working on a neighbor’s property. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the shooting happened on Dec. 19 in the 5800 block of Etzel Avenue, located in the city’s...
Unidentified Toddler Found Alone on Motel’s Second Floor
CASEYVILLE, Ill. — A young boy, approximately 3 years old, was found wandering on the second floor of the Red Lion Inn early Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025, according to the Caseyville Police Department. Officers responded to the motel at 8950 Tucker Drive after the Department of Children and...
St. Louis cannabis experts share trends to watch in 2026
If 2025 saw the groundwork laid for cannabis to integrate more fully into our lives, then 2026 promises that those efforts will reach full bloom. From consumption lounges and infused dining experiences to widespread acceptance of cannabis as part of a health and wellness regimen, the coming year is expected to be a...
Veteran receives free heating system through holiday program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Marine Corps veteran received a new heating and cooling system at no cost Tuesday when Academy Air and Morrison Heating installed the equipment at his home. The companies went to Corwin Watson’s house to install the new HVAC system for free. Watson’s...
Dog Family Dumped In Missouri Alley Waited For Someone To Lend A Helping Hand,...
Life on the streets is harsh, especially for animals who’ve been abandoned and forgotten. For a small family of dogs in St. Louis, Missouri, getting through each day meant staying close together, sharing warmth and comfort as they waited, hoping someone would finally notice them and offer help. Just...

















