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Inmates intervene to help corrections officer during assault at St. Louis City Justice Center
ST. LOUIS — A female guard and a male inmate at the City Justice Center were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries following an assault there Wednesday. The Department of Public Safety confirmed that at around 11 a.m., a detainee assaulted a corrections officer with a closed fist while opening a door.
Charges filed against man shot by homeowner during attempted burglary
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man has been charged after he was shot while reportedly trying to break into a home Tuesday morning. The incident took place around 4 a.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Empress Drive. According to St. Louis County police, a man forced entry into a home when the homeowner shot him. The suspect ran off on foot but was tracked down by a police K9. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the shooting.
War stories: Holocaust survivor meets descendant of Nazi scientist
Five hundred rivets—that was Oskar Jakob’s goal. Failure to meet the quota in a 12-hour shift meant severe punishment. “If I didn’t make the minimum, I got beaten,” he said. Jakob, 94, is a Jewish resident of St. Louis and a Holocaust survivor. In 1945, he...
Carnival rides could be coming to Union Station
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Carnival rides and games could be coming to Union Station next year, a spokesperson confirmed to First Alert 4 Tuesday. According to the Union Station Spokesperson, plans for a teacup roller coaster ride, wave swing and an undetermined third attraction have been presented to the City of St. Louis for approval. In addition to the rides, carnival booth games, such as Whac-a-Mole, are also being considered for Union Station.
Repairs to I-55/64 across Poplar Street Bridge finish ahead of schedule
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Patching and resurfacing work on Interstate 55/64 across the Poplar Street Bridge finished ahead of schedule. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that the roadwork in both directions across the bridge from a mile east of the Mississippi River to the I-55/64/70 interchange was completed a week ahead of schedule. The work was originally slated to last over six weekends.
Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Get free Chick-fil-A nuggets and chicken strips this week
ST. LOUIS — Chick-fil-A locations in St. Louis are offering free nuggets or chicken strips. Open or download the Chick-fil-A app and your FREE offer will appear. Redeem for your free nugget or strip at any of our now 21 Greater St. Louis Chick-fil-A locations! This deal is good through Saturday, May 18th.
Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
If you have ever considered joining the police force, now may be your time. Officer and dispatcher job openings can be found in many departments. Although policing has been the target of much criticism over the past decade or so, many of those in the profession still say it is a good job.
Endangered Silver Advisory issued after man leaves Barnes Jewish Hospital
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a man Thursday evening. Police are looking for 68-year-old Mark O’Connor, who has dementia, respiratory illness, and other severe medical conditions, according to officials. O’Connor left Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza on foot...
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