WashU Medicine’s Dr. Tim Miller on finding a cure for ALS
In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Dr. Tim Miller, co-director of the ALS Center and a professor of neurology at WashU Medicine, on the major breakthrough his team recently made in their quest to find a cure for ALS—and how it could also portend a cure for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegene
St. Louis researchers receive recognition for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnostic test
When the diagnostic test PrecivityAD hit the market in 2020, it revolutionized testing for the markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Not only was it less expensive and invasive than brain imaging and spinal fluid tests, the blood test helped more patients qualify for federally approved treatments for the disease. “The...
Lambert lands $30 million FAA grant, but path to world-class airport still carries billion-dollar...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Federal leaders gathered Thursday at St. Louis Lambert International Airport to celebrate a new $30 million FAA grant, but the event quickly became something larger: a public case for why regional leaders believe the future of St. Louis may depend in part on the airport’s transformation
Madison City Council Meeting Focuses on Actions on Properties
The Tuesday, May 26 meeting of the Madison City Council included extended discussions about properties in the city that are at some point in the process to address unsafe and/or derelict buildings in the city. The first action was the acceptance of bids on the properties located at 1431, 1435, 1437 and 1439 Second Stre
9 Mile Garden bans sports equipment after injuries, property damage
9 Mile Garden, a popular outdoor entertainment venue in Affton known for its food trucks and live music, is banning sports equipment - like footballs and soccer balls - after reports of injuries and property damage.
Man found dead near bike trail in Belleville, Illinois
BELLEVILLE, Illinois — A man was found dead Thursday morning near a road and bike trail in Belleville, Illinois. The Belleville Police Department said officers were dispatched just after 11:30 a.m. to the 900 block of North Illinois Street, near the Richland Creek Greenway Trail. A 35-year-old man was...
Man and woman shot at St. Louis gas station
ST. LOUIS — A man and a woman were shot and injured at a St. Louis gas station on Wednesday evening. St. Louis police said the shooting happened at the Mobile gas station at the intersection of North Kingshighway Boulevard and St. Louis Avenue at around 6:15 p.m. Police said the victims, a 25-year-old woman and a 20-ye
Sell illegal drugs in the Collinsville and lose your Special Use Permit. Clay Street...
The Collinsville City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. An invocation was delivered, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Under proclamations and presentations, the council recognized two awards. The City Council presented the Collinsville Character Counts Award to 4th grader M
Contractor accused of defrauding St. Louis tornado victims
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed charges against a contractor accused of targeting St. Louis tornado victims. Jacob Kaestner allegedly defrauded 16 Missourians with his business JK Exteriors. He is charged with 23 counts of deceptive business practices. “In the afte
Missing Belleville man has dementia and may be confused, niece says
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help locating a 64-year-old Belleville man who was last seen on May 21. Douglas “Scott” Litsey was reported missing from his home in the Signal Hill neighborhood in west Belleville Sunday, but he was last seen on surveillance camera last Thursday, accor
