Lenhard Family Light Show offers 225,000 lights
The annual Lenhard Family Light Show – Halloween Edition 2026 is displaying more lights than ever, organizers said. The shows, which are free, are offered nightly from 7:30-10 p.m. through Oct. 31 at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park along Old Hwy. A. in Festus. Donations are accepted on behalf of the Jefferson County Rescue Mission.
Zero Rain and Sunny Skies Expected All Week Across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri...
CHICAGO — A calm and quiet stretch of weather is expected across the Midwest next week, with no rain, no storms, and no snow in the forecast. The latest National Blend of Models shows 0.00 inches of total precipitation through Monday, October 26. Skies are expected to stay mostly sunny, with highs in the 60s and 70s and cool nights. After a busy stretch of storms and wind, the region gets a long weather break.
‘Heartbreaking’: Funhouse Pizza and Pub in Independence closing after 58 years
After nearly 58 years in Independence, Fun House Pizza and Pub will close its doors for the last time on October 18. KSHB 41's Braden Bates spoke with the owner and customers.
Cattle on the loose in downtown Kansas City after semi-truck crashes, overturns
A semi-truck hauling over 120 head of cattle crashed and overturned on I-70 near Admiral Blvd. in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Some of the cows died, while others escaped and are roaming the streets.
‘We’re going to die’: Odor on American Airlines plane prompts emergency landing in St....
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — An odor on an American Airlines plane prompted an emergency landing about 15 minutes after takeoff from St. Louis Lambert International Airport Saturday morning. A Waterloo, Illinois, couple on board said they feared they would not make it home to their children. Tessa and Mark...
Operation Show Me Justice Is Over: 435 Arrests, 81 Kg of Drugs, and $1.25M...
435 arrests made, including 412 outstanding warrants cleared — one suspect carried seven open warrants at the time of capture. 166 illegal firearms and 6 machine gun conversion devices confiscated, along with 81 kilograms of illicit drugs removed from circulation. More than $1.25 million in suspected criminal proceeds seized;...
Joey Chestnut takes on St. Louis deep-dish pizza eating challenge
World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill.
American Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Lambert Airport
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Passengers on an American Airlines flight had to deplane after an emergency landing at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Saturday morning. The airport confirmed that a plane called to make an emergency landing. A passenger on the flight spoke to First Alert...
Northern Village pays half of $700,000 gas bill ahead of Monday deadline, STL County...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - With a Monday shut-off looming, First Alert 4 is told that management at Northern Village Apartments in North County paid half of their $700,000 gas bill this week and says they will work to pay off the rest. The county was prepared...
Man admits to scheme to steal 14 St. Louis-area properties through fraudulent deeds
A man has pleaded guilty to a scheme that used forged signatures and fraudulent deeds to take control of at least 14 St. Louis-area properties.

















