Big Boy rolls through Riverbend
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made its way through the Riverbend Saturday afternoon. While it didn’t make a stop, hundreds of people lined the train tracks from Shipman to Godfrey, at crossings in Brighton, Godfrey and Alton, at the Alton Amtrak Station, and near the tracks in East Alton, Wood River and
‘Long live Sam Hayes’: Family of deceased jail detainee honors his life a year...
It’s been a year since 31-year-old Samuel Hayes Jr. died in custody of the St. Louis City Justice Center, and his family and loved ones honored his life with a balloon release Sunday outside the jail. A couple dozen people held green, blue, silver and gold balloons — some...
1 injured after car crashes into back of dumpster truck on I-270, troopers say
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is injured after a crash on northbound Interstate 270 south of Page Avenue on Monday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP told First Alert 4 that the crash occurred about 5 a.m. when an SUV ran into the...
Mostly Sunny & Hot Today with some Patchy Smoke—Some Strong to Severe Storms Possible...
We are looking at a couple of more hot and humid days before we get some relief around the area. We will see mostly sunny skies today with a high of 90. Then, partly cloudy skies tonight with a low of 74. A chance of showers and storms comes into the forecast Tuesday morning and we’ll see a high of 91 with index values
Ladue to hold public hearing on controversial Rock Hill quarry plan
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Officials are set to discuss a controversial development at the former Rock Hill Quarry in Ladue. The plan involves redeveloping about 50 acres near McKnight Road and Deer Creek. The proposal includes 235 apartments, 9,000 square feet of commercial space, structured parking and 42 single-family
Madison County Historical Society to host trivia night in Granite City
Cash prizes and a silent auction add to the evening's general-interest trivia competition.
From 19th century saloon to welcome center, Belleville building to be reborn
A deteriorating two-story brick storefront in downtown Belleville has traveled a long path, from 19th-century saloon to vacant eyesore, and now it’s headed for renovation. A new nonprofit foundation plans to turn it into a welcome center for a local historic site. Here is the timeline: Built in 1887 for Schopp Brothers
Sauce Magazine and 4 Hands Brewing Co. team up for City Wide Night at...
The Aug. 7 event will feature a limited-edition City Wide can, 20-plus food trucks, live music, a vendor village and more. Sauce Magazine is teaming up with 4 Hands Brewing Co. for a special City Wide Night at Food Truck Friday on Friday, Aug. 7, in Tower Grove Park. The...
New Police Interceptors Purchased for Maryville
On July 15 Mayor Wayne White opened the Maryville Village Board Meeting with all trustees were present. There were no public comments. The minutes for the previous meeting were approved. Moving on to the approval of board bills, all bills were approved. Communications began with a message from Jeanie Rainwater, a resid
St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales
Going on now- Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale. 30 high quality bulbs for $18. Daffodils: Carlton, Midwest Mix. Tulips: Brightside Red Hybrid Darwin, Pink Impression. Order by September 25th for pick up October 9-10 pick at Forest Park Greenhouse. There’s a shipping option but it’s USPS.

















