St. Louis city jail loses power as heat wave shocks the region
After the St. Louis City Justice Center lost power for several hours on Friday, officials said the issue has been resolved. Jail leaders said they worked with Ameren to restore building electricity as a heat wave sweeps across the region. Power was restored at 3:50 p.m. They said the outage...
Belleville man faces drug, resistance charges after chase forced school lockdown
A 29-year-old Belleville man was charged Friday after authorities said he led deputies on a vehicle pursuit, fled on foot and prompted a lockdown at Waterloo High School. Colin E. Morton was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, driving while hi
CARE STL issues urgent plea to get dogs into homes amid dangerous heat
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis (CARE STL) is issuing an urgent plea for help amid dangerous heat. On Friday, Aug. 14, CARE STL is waiving adoption fees as part of an urgent effort to get dogs into homes.
Copper thieves target Caseyville church next to police station
It’s St. Stephen Catholic Church on South Main, where someone reportedly stole copper downspouts – right next to Caseyville, P.D.
Uhuru Bakery & Cafe opening part of revitalization in North St. Louis
Focus on healthy food, economic development and self-reliance
Miss Tess Bauer Crowned 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen
Miss Tess Bauer, of Saint Charles, was named the 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 13.
Suspects caught after car strikes St. Louis police SUV
ST. LOUIS — Multiple suspects were taken into custody after a car wanted in connection with a burglary struck a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department vehicle while officers attempted to make a traffic stop. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were working with the ATF and...
Police still searching for killer in Baden shooting
ST. LOUIS — Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying the person or people responsible for the deadly shooting of a man in the city’s Baden neighborhood. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Deandre Spears from St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police...
Man wanted for Texas murders arrested in Belleville
A fugitive wanted in connection with two murder cases in Texas was arrested Thursday by US Marshals in Belleville.
Dutchtown Mother Says Officer Fired 29 Times at Daughter With No Warning
Source: Facebook/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) A mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against two St. Louis police officers, alleging that one of them fired at her daughter at least 29 times without warning during a confrontation in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. The daughter, 26-year-old

















