After $140M transformation, Powell Hall reopens with music, magic, and a new future
ST. LOUIS — After two years of silence, Powell Hall is alive with music once again. Powell Hall, a 100-year-old landmark in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District, has completed a $140 million, two-year expansion and renovation, a centennial facelift that honors its past while building for the future.
Missouri Police Seek Woman Suspected Of Armed Robbery And Assault
Missouri authorities are actively searching for a woman suspected of committing an armed robbery and assault in the Dutchtown neighborhood of South St. Louis. The incident occurred on September 11, 2025, leaving a 29-year-old woman injured. Police are urging the public to provide any information that could help...
7 Underrated Restaurants In Missouri Where Locals Go For Outrageously Delicious Seafood
Looking for amazing seafood restaurants in Missouri that locals love?. These 7 seafood spots offer fresh catches and tasty dishes!. 1. Broadway Oyster Bar (St. Louis) You walk into this place and feel like you just stepped into New Orleans. The brick walls and colorful decorations make you smile right...
Be prepared for storms and natural disasters
Fall can be as dangerous a time for severe weather as the spring as cold and warm weather often do battle over the Midwest. National Preparedness Month reminds us each September to stay prepared for emergencies. No one can control the weather, but you can control the steps you take to prepare for a severe weather...
Fresh Prince stars promote literacy in St. Louis schools
ST. LOUIS – Karyn Parsons and Tatyana Ali, stars from the iconic sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ will be in St. Louis today to celebrate the love of reading. The event, called ‘Literacy in the Lou,’ is hosted by Saint Louis Public Schools and aims to promote literacy among families in the area.
Deadly EF3 tornado inspires unreleased hip-hop song
Since the May 16 tornado, FEMA said it has distributed more than $47 million dollars to homeowners and renters in Missouri. With such extensive damage, many musicians in St. Louis have taken the tragedy and turned it into art. 5 On Your Side's Annie Krall caught up with a rising...
Hot Pizza Cold Beer closing downtown on September 28
The Washington Avenue streetscape will lose a pizza-and-beer destination tomorrow when Hot Pizza Cold Beer (610 Washington) closes after 20 months in business. The concept, from the team behind Sugarfire Smokehouse and Hi-Pointe Drive-In, is located in the former Pi Pizzeria space in the Mercantile Exchange building....
Missouri Dog Leads Rescuers Through Abandoned Streets To Her Trapped Puppies
For more than twenty years, Stray Rescue of St. Louis has stood as one of Missouri’s most committed rescue groups, stepping in when others turn away. Their purpose is clear: saving dogs who’ve been forgotten. Those left behind, injured, frightened, or broken by neglect. Again and again, they offer these animals a...
Bi-State exploring Bus Rapid Transit for Green Line Corridor
New NGA site brings optimism for people and businesses in North St. Louis. The opening of the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency campus comes with optimism from northside neighborhood, fueling hopes of revitalization. When dollars decide: St. Louisans watch as big brands like Starbucks, Disney, Target lose...
Crowds gather to attend Evolution Festival
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Crowds gathered on Saturday to attend Evolution Festival in Forest Park and listen to music from bands such as Sublime. While Saturday came and went, there is one more day of the festival left. If you’re interested in a Sunday pass, click on this...

















