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Certification hearing for Hazelwood teen accused of violently beating Kaylee Gain set for next week
CLAYTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 has learned new details on the case where a 15-year-old juvenile is accused of violently beating 16-year-old Kaylee Gain. The 15-year-old charged in the case appeared in court Wednesday, along with family members. At the hearing, it was learned that a certification investigation and report had been completed. On Wednesday, the court focused on ensuring the juvenile office and defense were ready for the next week’s certification hearing.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Chicago area woman
CHICAGO (CBS) -- An elderly man from Missouri was arrested on Monday for the murder of an 18-year-old woman nearly 60 years ago in a south suburb of Chicago. James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Calumet City. Husband...
Judge rules county marijuana tax applies to municipalities, unincorporated areas alike
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis County judge has ruled against a Florissant cannabis dispensary that sued to stop the collection of a tax on the drug at both the city and county levels. Robust Missouri Dispensary 3, LLC filed a petition in October asking for...
New details offer insight into Wentzville superintendent's sudden retirement
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — 5 On Your Side has learned new details about the superintendent of Wentzville Schools' decision to take a sabbatical and ultimately leave the district. Since the start of the pandemic, University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita Manion has noticed the rise of a disturbing trend in schools across the country.
After paying into condo association, O'Fallon residents want answers after getting storm damage bill
Within homeowners and condominium associations, residents often find themselves embroiled in disputes over accountability, transparency, and financial responsibility. The I-Team has uncovered that many of these types of associations are struggling to manage soaring insurance premiums and having trouble meeting their obligations. The Marie Estates Condominiums in O’Fallon, Missouri, is...
Valley of Flowers festival returns for the 62nd year
FLORISSANT, Mo. — The Valley of Flowers festival is back on the streets of Florissant and they kicked off the festivities with family night. It’s the 62nd year of the festival where generations of families have been making memories. “I've been doing this for 45 years. And over...
Rivers rising, major impacts not expected
The National Weather Service continues to warn of rising river levels, but major impacts are not expected at this time. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow tells The Big Z the Mississippi River there is expected to crest at 22.4 feet. Your browser does not support the audio element. The west end...
Elevator outage in senior-living home in O’Fallon, Mo. leaves residents feeling trapped
O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - It has been two weeks since Randy Streckfuss has been able to get outside his unit at Gentemann III. “I love to go outside,” he said Tuesday. “The only way I’ve been able to do it is getting my son-in-law’s help.”
Cottle Village to bring restaurant, distillery and entertainment concept to Cottleville
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Construction is underway to build a unique concept in the city of Cottleville that will house a restaurant, bar, distillery, stage and more. “You can come with your friends and have a cocktail, grab a good dinner, or go outside and listen to some music or do a whiskey tasting,” explained Emily Savage, the co-owner of Cottle Village.
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