Feds launch ‘violent crime enforcement surge’ in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A coordinated law enforcement operation, led by federal authorities and focused on reducing violent crime, began in St. Louis earlier this week. Members of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department formally announced the operation, which
End of an Era for Anchor Mike Bush While Federal Agencies Surge into St....
St. Louis media, federal law enforcement, and academic institutions are experiencing major updates this week. Beloved anchor Mike Bush officially retired from KSDK 5 On Your Side after 41 years in broadcasting. Simultaneously, federal agencies launched a major violence enforcement surge across the city, while Washingto
Turf war over parking is brewing in Forest Park
Washington University staffers and Forest Park golfers both have their eyes on the same stretch of Lagoon Drive. What do they want to do there? Park, of course. And that’s created a situation that could lead to a crackdown on “non-park users” that would extend far beyond WashU.
Crash snarls afternoon traffic on EB I-44 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A crash has closed multiple lanes of eastbound Interstate 44 in the City of St. Louis. The crash occurred on the interstate near Jefferson Avenue just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Three lanes of the interstate are expected to be closed until 5...
This Missouri Deli Has Served The Same Hot Salami Recipe For More Than A...
Some recipes are locked away in safes, guarded as fiercely as any family heirloom. At a small Italian deli in Missouri, the secret formula for its signature hot salami has been passed down through four generations, scribbled in red ink on a piece of paper that now rests in a safe.
People Drive From All Over Missouri For The Legendary Gyros At This Iconic Spot
Some restaurants are good enough to make people plan a special trip, and The Gyro Company in St. Louis is one of them. Known for flavorful gyros, generous portions, and friendly service, this laid-back Greek restaurant has built a big following across Missouri. Families, road trippers, and local food fans...
3rd Annual CWE Jazz and Blues Festival returns August 15
The Central West End will once again turn into an outdoor stage for some of St. Louis’ top musicians when the 3rd annual CWE Jazz and Blues Festival returns Saturday, August 15. The free one‑day event runs from 1 to 7 p.m. at Euclid and Laclede Avenues and is hosted by the Euclid South Community Improvement District an
SLPS prepares for first day of school
With the first day of classes approaching, St. Louis Public Schools is helping families complete registration, meet health requirements and address transportation and technology needs before students return Aug. 24. Those preparations included the district’s “Ready for Day 1” Health and Resource Fair last week, where s
Thousands expected in St. Louis for historic beatification mass
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is scheduled to hold a beatification mass for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, 2026, at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.
A closer look at the chemical and company behind the Sauget shelter-in-place
SAUGET, Ill. (First Alert 4) - An all-clear has been issued in the Metro East after a fire at a shipping container facility involving a hazardous chemical forced hundreds of residents to shelter in place, including families with students on the third day of class in the East St. Louis School District.

















