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Metro St. Louis bus involved in three-vehicle crash
ST. LOUIS – There were frightening moments this morning after a three vehicle crash just north of downtown involving a Metro bus. It all happened at Tucker and Cass around 9:30 a.m. There were two passenger vehicles involved and a Metro bus. Witnesses tell us that the two cars were involved in a crash, and […]
How the Heat Risk Index helps prevent illnesses and deaths
ST. LOUIS — There are days you can see the heat and humidity rise over the city of St. Louis, and the danger is real. Heat has become nature’s most lethal weather phenomenon, not only during the most recent data year but also over the past 10 to 30 years. In fact, heat kills more people than tornadoes, lightning, flooding, or even hurricanes!
Huge crowds gather downtown for City Social; leaders say it's a glimpse of the transformation they're working to create
ST. LOUIS — Bringing a boost to downtown St. Louis will take collaboration, including Mayor Tishaura Jones. Friday night, one of the city's efforts to step up foot traffic wrapped up bringing huge crowds to Washington Avenue. Local leaders say it's a sign of the transformation they're working to create.
Changes coming to Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Markets
Last Saturday was one of the largest vendor turnouts in the history of the Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Opening day saw 147 vendors set up, parking overflowed into the Amphitheater lot and onto the other side of the berm. Alton Main Street Executive Director Sara McGibany tells The Big...
Madison County recognizes Green Schools
Granite City High School was recognized as “Green Team of the Year” and St. Mary’s Catholic Middle School in Alton Science Teacher Rebecca Harper was named “Coordinator of the Year.” The recognition is part of Madison County government’s continued efforts to support and recognize those keeping the environment top of mind.
17-year-old shot, injured near Forest Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 17-year-old girl was shot and injured Saturday near Forest Park. According to St. Louis Police, the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Pershing and DeBaliviere, which is near the Missouri History Museum. The girl was shot in the arm and taken to an area hospital.
Man gets 22 years in prison for fatal shooting of St. Louis County cab driver
ST. LOUIS — A man who pleaded guilty in the robbery and fatal shooting of a St. Louis County cab driver has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Trishawn Jones, now 20, was one of four teenagers who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the 2022 death of Dewight Price in Hazelwood.
Missouri has no laws prohibiting filming fights: Educators address concerns for students
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Recently, St. Louis has held the spotlight regarding videos surfacing online of fights involving students both on and off campus. In January, a 65-year-old teacher was assaulted on campus by a student while other students watched and recorded on camera. The Normandy High School...
Actress Jennifer Coolidge spends week in St. Louis, shops and dines at local businesses
Award-winning actress Jennifer Coolidge shopped and dined her way through St. Louis this week after receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at Washington University on Monday.
Changes coming to Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Markets
Last Saturday was one of the largest vendor turnouts in the history of the Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Opening day saw 147 vendors set up, parking overflowed into the Amphitheater lot and onto the other side of the berm. Alton Main Street Executive Director Sara McGibany tells The Big...
Man found shot to death in Wood River apartment complex parking lot
ST. LOUIS — The Wood River Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound on the parking lot of an apartment complex. According to a Facebook post from the Wood River Police Department, police were called to the Thompson Street Apartments just before midnight on Thursday for a report of a single gunshot with a subject down. When Wood River police arrived, they found a man in the parking lot bleeding from a gunshot wound. A gun was found on the ground near his body.
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