Three local St. Louis TV stations under same umbrella after FCC-approved $6.2B merger
The Federal Communications Commission approved a $6.2 billion deal on Thursday allowing Nexstar Media Group to purchase rival TV station owner Tegna despite heavy criticism from several Democratic state attorneys general. Under the merger, the two companies together will own a total of 265 television stations in 44...
Jury finds man guilty in Granite City case
A Madison County jury took less than an hour to find a Granite City man guilty of several crimes. 52 year old Victor Dantzson was convicted for residential burglary, aggravated battery and threatening a public official in a March 2025 incident. He faces up to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors...
St. Louis aldermen vote to allow smoking in convention facilities—but not everyone’s on board
A bill designed to bring a cigar convention to St. Louis won passage at the Board of Aldermen today, but not without pushback from critics. Board Bill 167 won passage in an 8–6 vote after lengthy discussion and now heads to Mayor Cara Spencer’s desk. Aldermen Rasheen Aldridge...
City begins demolition of tornado-damaged homes
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The city and state paid approximately $50,000 to demolish a tornado-damaged home in the 5200 block of Enright on Friday, in one of the first demolitions the city is moving forward on since the devastating storm ten months ago. The home was owned...
Tee Rak Thai’s new Shaw neighborhood eatery brings a taste of Thailand to South...
Alada Poodtajan will proudly tell anyone that visits her restaurant, Tee Rak Thai, that Drunken Noodles changed her life. The gifted chef started cooking the classic southeast Asian stir-fry dish for enthusiastic patrons at Tower Grove Farmers Market in 2023, eventually saving up enough funds from vending to open her...
Man finds owner of junkyard car he purchased, sets fire to home: Records
A St. Louis man is in custody after allegedly setting fire to a woman's house Tuesday after purchasing her old car from a junkyard.
Belleville murder victim had a ‘village’ looking out for him. It wasn’t enough
Montavion Conrad’s family is still trying to figure out how a smart, funny, loyal and passionate 20-year-old could be gunned down in broad daylight at Belleville Crossing shopping center, outside the restaurant where he worked. That’s according to his uncle, Pierre Cochran, 35, of Collinsville, a real estate agent...
Tire retailer expands St. Louis-area footprint
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Plaza Tire Service, a Missouri-based chain of auto service and tire retail stores, has added a location in Belleville. The Cape Girardeau-based company opened the new store earlier this month at 5940 Belleville Crossing Street in Belleville, a property owned by Rhodes Development Co., an entity...
4 new St. Louis restaurants to try ASAP
From globally inspired fine dining in South City to a revolving sushi bar in the Delmar Loop, a Midtown market and a new spot for Mexican food in South County, these are the new restaurants we’re loving. Mortar & Pestle. Tucked into Southampton, Mortar & Pestle brings globally inspired,...
The Urban League Uplifts and Strengthens the St. Louis Community
When tragedy or hardship strikes, what people want most are the tools and support to help them get back on their feet. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis understands the importance of uplifting our neighbors and helping families regain stability while caring for themselves and their loves ones. For...
