Ferguson Police see rise in pedestrians hit by cars
FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Ferguson Police Department is raising concerns about the number of people hit by cars in North St. Louis County. Police said a lack of street lighting on some roads, pedestrians wearing dark clothes and people not using crosswalks all contribute to the rising problem.
Pride St. Louis bringing back free community Thanksgiving dinner during challenging times
ST. LOUIS — As many in the region continue to navigate economic uncertainty and rising hardship, Pride St. Louis is renewing a tradition rooted in support, community, and care. The organization announced the return of its annual “Feeding the Community” Thanksgiving Dinner, a free event open to anyone in the St. Louis...
St. Louis, MO – Police Alert: 4 Cats Dumped, Declawed in Ongoing Investigation
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has launched an animal abuse investigation after a disturbing incident involving several cats allegedly thrown from a vehicle in a city alleyway....
Where to find the last 3 a.m. bars in St. Louis and the Metro...
There’s something special about a truly late night in St. Louis. In a different era of my life, I’d walk from my Dogtown apartment to Par Lounge, under the glow of the giant Amoco sign on Clayton Avenue. Hi-Pointe Theatre staff would haul in a garbage bag of popcorn as the movie theater closed down, and things would...
Host Mary Caltrider shares family’s trash can turkey tradition for Thanksgiving
ST. LOUIS — Is cooking your turkey in a trash can a good idea? Well, depends on the chef. For Show Me St. Louis host, Mary Caltrider, it has always been a family tradition. This year, her Uncle Pat in Indianapolis, decided to share his step-by-step recipe. Check it out!
Thieves targeting tornado area add challenges to recovery nearly 6 months on
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Nearly six months after the May 16 tornado, the recovery is ongoing as people try to repair and return to their homes. A continuous obstacle to that is thieves targeting damaged homes in North City. This has been an ongoing issue since soon...
As the 6-month anniversary of the St. Louis tornado looms, Spencer reflects on recovery
Sunday will mark six months since a tornado ripped across the St. Louis area, causing generational damage to portions of north St. Louis. And when storm victims approach St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer about how they’re feeling about the governmental response to the disaster, she says the emotions “run the gamut.”
North St. Louis fire forces families to evacuate
A fire broke out in a two-story building in North St. Louis, forcing four families to evacuate late last night. The fire occurred at the intersection of Cote Brilliante and Annie Malone Drive around 10:30 p.m. Firefighters reported that the blaze started on the first floor of the building. Fire...
Armed Robbery Reported at Granite City Family Dollar
GRANITE CITY — Granite City Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store on Nameoki Road. At approximately 7:56 p.m. Friday, the Granite City Police Department confirmed it received a report that a suspect, armed with a handgun, confronted a store employee at Family Dollar located at 2600...
Man arrested for throwing rocks at businesses downtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A man has been arrested and charged for throwing rocks at businesses downtown. Ryan Williams, 35, was charged with two counts of first-degree property damage, according to court documents. According to the documents, Williams was seen in surveillance video picking and throwing rocks...
