The Missouri Restaurant That’s Famous For Just One Legendary Menu Item
There’s something deeply satisfying about a restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing and doesn’t apologize for it. Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill in St. Louis, Missouri is that kind of place, where one dish has achieved such legendary status that people plan their entire evening around it.
One Year Later: Fountain Park continues rebuilding after devastating tornado
ST. LOUIS — One year after a tornado tore through St. Louis’ Fountain Park neighborhood, signs of both destruction and recovery stretch across the community. For radio host and community advocate Stefan West, the storm’s impact remains impossible to forget. “Inside my home, I can just move...
Safety of St. Louis students’ data unclear after Canva is restored to region’s schools
ST. LOUIS — Schools across the St. Louis region and nationwide were able to access grades and educational resources on Friday after a massive ransomware attack forced the service to shut down on Thursday. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, announced the software was back online for most users...
Honoring the Unbreakable Bond of Mother’s Love this Mother’s Day
Reflect on the enduring power of a mother’s love, the importance of family connections, and honoring those we’ve lost this Mother’s Day. Celebrate the women who shape our lives and cherish their memory. In 2021. it was a difficult Mother’s Day for me. My first cousins in...
Your guide to the best St. Louis beer lists
Tucked in the heart of Soulard, D’s Place is a recently renovated neighborhood gem with something for everyone. Enjoy an extensive beer list, catch the game on one of 13 TVs, or relax on the dog-friendly patio. Don’t miss the fan-favorite buffalo chicken wontons, and swing by for happy hour (Mon–Fri, 3–7pm) featuring $17 domestic buckets. With year-round events...
Budget Bombshell Puts St. Louis Classrooms On The Chopping Block
St. Louis-area school districts are bracing for impact after state budget math opened up a major gap in K–12 funding that could shrink per-student aid this year. Local leaders warn that if lawmakers do not plug the hole, the fallout could include layoffs, larger class sizes and delayed building projects.
WashU doctor answers questions on hantavirus amid cruise ship outbreak
First Alert 4 spoke with Dr. Steve Lawrence with the school’s infectious diseases division. Lawrence said the chances of catching the are very low. He added it spreads primarily through inhaling dust from dried rodent waste.
Slovakian man tied to darknet market sentenced 16 years in federal prison
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man from Slovakia was sentenced Thursday in federal court after he admitted to conspiracy to sell drugs and assisting in maintaining a darknet site. Alan Bill, 33, of Bratislava, Slovakia, was sentenced to 200 months in prison by Eastern District of Missouri...
Teen sentenced for 2024 fatal Penrose neighborhood shooting
ST. LOUIS – A judge sentenced a teen to prison Thursday following his conviction for the murder of another teen nearly two years ago. According to officials, 19-year-old Carlos Coleman Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. Coleman Jr. was […]
Metro East St. Louis News: Granite City Data Center Clash, Pharmacy Burglary Ring Busted,...
The latest Metro East St. Louis News May 2026: This week’s top Metro East news features a heated debate over constructing new data centers on America’s Central Port District land in Granite City. Authorities also dismantled a California-based pharmacy burglary ring targeting Southern Illinois. Meanwhile, Monroe County celebrates a massive 1,000-acre expansion of the White Rock Nature Preserve.

















