CBS News to shut down radio service, affecting hundreds of stations including KMOX
ST. LOUIS — CBS News plans to shut down its long-running radio news service on May 22 and eliminate all positions tied to the unit, a move that will affect hundreds of affiliate stations nationwide, including Audacy-owned KMOX (1120 AM/104.1 FM) in St. Louis. The decision was outlined in...
St. Louis County woman admits to defrauding Medicaid, pleads guilty to health care fraud
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Camille S. Childress, 41, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of health care fraud after admitting to defrauding Missouri Medicaid, according to prosecutors. Childress, of St. Louis County, made false claims of having provided home health care through her home care health company,...
3 years later, family still searching for missing Metro East man
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) - March 19 is a day with deep significance for Christian Marek. It is the day her son, Joshua Amos, was last seen. “It’s a lifetime of memories and I’m not ready to let that go,” she said. “He could make you laugh, no matter what was going on in your life, he could just bring a...
Mississippi’s Ancient Pyramids: The Forgotten Civilization of Cahokia
In the heart of North America, nestled along the Mississippi River, lies a relic of the past that few are aware of: the ancient pyramids of Cahokia. These structures, shrouded by the mists of time, hold secrets of a civilization that once thrived in a land now forgotten by many. The sheer scale and sophistication ......
Advocates urge St. Louis residents to apply for radiation compensation before 2027 deadline
The federal government paid out more than $63 million to more than 1,300 people in Missouri and parts of Kentucky and Tennessee as part of its expansion of compensation for people affected by radioactive materials. Advocates say the progress is encouraging, but time is running out for people to begin...
Granite City women charged in Alton-area retail theft cases
Granite City women charged in thefts at Kohl’s, Ulta, Bath & Body Works and Finish Line
Try Imo’s new limited-edition Honey Trap pizza before it’s gone
In true St. Louis spirit, we love Imo’s Pizza, but their latest offering may be the best yet. And when a St. Louis institution flips its own script, we pay attention. Imo’s Pizza has done just that with the Honey Trap pizza, a limited time riff on its classic square cut pie. Instead of tucking the pepperoni beneath...
teenager charged in Carr Square killing after shooting at passing car
ST. LOUIS – Authorities have charged a St. Louis teenager in connection with a fatal shooting in Carr Square, where he allegedly fired at a passing vehicle, killing the driver. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2025, in the 1600 block of Biddle Street. According to...
Police take action following Belleville crime wave group, Community groups join effort
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Belleville police and community outreach groups are racing to address a recent surge in violence after a string of homicides and shootings left the Metro East on edge. The urgency comes as detectives announced charges in two separate murder investigations this week. On March 17, 18-year-old...
St. Ann donut shop blends sweets, music, and mentorship to serve the community
ST ANN, Mo. — A new business in St. Ann is offering more than just donuts. It’s creating a space where creativity, community, and culture all come together. Byron “Zeus” Rebel Waters, a St. Louis entrepreneur and music artist, recently opened Sweets by Sweet Waters, a shop that reflects what he says are his three...
