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St. Louis arsonist caught on camera: ‘I saw the orange glow’
ST. LOUIS — A garage caught fire early on Thursday morning in the Benton Park West neighborhood, followed by another fire just a block away. “I woke up about 4:45 a.m. I saw the orange glow through my blinds. I opened the curtains and the whole garage was up in flames so I called it in,” said Brittany Schweiger, her neighbor.
After Downtown block party, leaders go to residents for feedback at town hall
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) — A day after the city sponsored a successful block party in Downtown St. Louis, local police and legislative leaders met up with residents Saturday to take their feedback on crime prevention ahead of the summer. SLMPD Chief Robert Tracy, along with Alderman...
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.
Charges filed in case of intruder shot by homeowner
CASTLE POINT, Mo. – The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the suspect in attempting to intrude a home when he was shot by the homeowner. Andre Farrar III, 27, is facing charges of first-degree burglary, first-degree attempted burglary, and resisting arrest with a felony. Around 4 a.m. Tuesday, two residents […]
Major Case Squad activated to investigate ‘100 vehicle’ gathering, shooting in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Multiple police agencies are investigating Saturday after a shooting in Bridgeton. According to Bridgeton Police, officers were called to the area of Corporate Woods Drive near Earth City Expressway around 9:35 p.m. Saturday, for reports of reckless driving from “around 100 vehicles.” When the officers arrived, shots were fired in their direction as several of the vehicles attempted to leave.
St. Louis police officer sustains serious eye injury during arrest of suspect
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A police officer sustained serious injuries to his eye when a suspect assaulted him with a flashlight Friday afternoon in the Penrose neighborhood. According to St. Louis police incident reports, the 55-year-old officer was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted...
Suspect in church kidnapping and assault breaks silence
ST. LOUIS — Talk to 28-year-old Grace Kipendo and he'll tell you he's a caring husband from Arnold. He and his wife are expecting their first child. Ten years ago, the Second Lieutenant in the Army emigrated from the Republic of Congo to the United States with big dreams.
Patchy fog clears for a sunny, warm weekend ahead
There were a few areas of patchy fog this morning, mainly in our river valleys. A warm weekend is ahead with plenty of sunshine. Highs today are in the mid-80s, with some areas maybe hitting 90 degrees for the first time this year on Sunday.
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!
St. Louis Ethical Society of Police hosts community block party
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Ethical Society of Police hosted its Engaging the Community: Back 2 Basics Block Party on Saturday, a free event that brought officers and the community together for an afternoon of fun. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...
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