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Maryland Heights man lured, assaulted women. Then one died.
MARYLAND HEIGHTS — Joseph J. Dejoie used a false story of his father’s death to lure women to his apartment, where he offered them drinks, drugged them and raped them, court records say. In March last year, he did the same to Jacquelyn Elizabeth Mitchell, known as Jacque,...
Charges dropped in Daniel Riley 2020 robbery case
ST. LOUIS — In a FOX 2 follow-up, the St. Louis City prosecutors office elected not to proceed with a 2020 armed robbery case against Daniel Riley. Riley is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for hitting Janae Edmondson with a car in February 2023 in downtown St. Louis while violating bond. The Tennessee teen […]
Neighborhoods along Kingshighway frustrated with early drafts of ARPA-funded resurfacing project
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The city is sharing designs for a resurfacing project along the entire Kingshighway corridor, part of a plan to use $40 million in federal funds for road improvements. The city held engagement sessions with residents this week to share early drafts of those...
'We are connecting with the community:' Urban League kicks off 2024 'Grill to Glory' program
ST. LOUIS — Comradery and cooking filled the front lawn outside of Centennial Christian Church on Saturday for the 2024 'Grill to Glory' kickoff rally. Many church members, including Food Ministry Coordinator Patricia Penelton, were one of the many smiling faces ready to greet their community. "We are connecting...
Two more St. Louis area Catholic parishes to close
ST. LOUIS — Two more Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis are closing. St. Francis of Assisi in Franklin County and St. Catherine of Alexandria in Ste. Genevieve County will both shut their doors. A Vatican court has rejected their appeals to remain open. St. Clare in the city of St. Clair will […]
Experts: Cicada noise is uncomfortable but not harmful to hearing
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Cicadas are beginning to emerge all across the bi-state, and even if you haven’t seen the shells they leave behind, you’ve almost certainly heard them. Well, all that noise has some worried whether those insect’s racket can actually damage your hearing....
St. Louis man facing firearms charge in Scott City
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A St. Louis man faces a firearms charge in Scott City. Tyreece Martin faces a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Scott City police officers were dispatched to a home in Scott City around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for a report of an armed man refusing to leave.
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.
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...
St. Louis man arrested in Scott City after police locate AR-15 pistol
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - A St. Louis man was arrested after Scott City police located an AR-15 pistol. According to the Scott City Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in Scott City around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. This was for a report of an armed man refusing to leave.
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