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‘I’m not a thief’; viral video shows Belleville man not scanning items at Walmart; he says he was doing his job
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Social media can be a wonderful place to connect with people, learn, and see new things. But for one Belleville man, it has been a nightmare for the last week. A viral video shows what looks like him stealing from Walmart. He says...
Woman charged in child’s death at illegal daycare facility in Florissant
FLORISSANT (First Alert 4) -- A St. Louis County woman was charged in a child’s death at a daycare facility that police said she was operating illegally. “That’s probably one of the worst calls. I can’t even imagine it,” says neighbor Maurice Warren. The Florissant Police...
Godfrey couple thanks first responders
Godfrey couple Andy and Shirley Zirkelbach, 90 and 88 respectively, visited Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick’s office Wednesday morning to extend their thanks to the first responders who came to their rescue on May 15 th, 2024, when the deck on their home collapsed. Madison County Deputy Sheriff Sydnie Williams was able to kick down the door of their home to gain access to the couple.
Recognize him? St. Louis police asking for help identifying robbery suspect
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis police are asking for help identifying a robbery suspect. According to police, the suspect stopped two men in the area of North 2nd and Morgan around 11 p.m. on Friday and asked for a cigarette. The suspect then pulled out a black handgun and demanded money. As the men handed their wallets to the suspect, the suspect punched them in the face multiple times, knocking them to the ground.
Minor injury reported in Hartford fire
One person suffered a minor injury Monday evening in a fire at a home in Hartford. Crews responded to the home in the 100 block of South Olive Avenue to the report of a small fire in the kitchen and it was put out quickly. Damage was limited but one of the occupants was treated for an unknown injury that was reported to be non-life-threatening.
Illinois State Police attempting to locate person of interest after woman killed in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The Illinois State Police Department is attempting to locate a person of interest after a woman was killed. Authorities said there was a shooting in the 1300 block of North 44th Street in East St. Louis around 12:50 a.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived on the scene, a woman who had been shot was pronounced dead.
St. Louis judge agrees to extradict Illinois man accused of killing brothers
Jeffrey Austwick, 54, of Highland Park, Illinois, has agreed to waive extradition proceedings and return home to face charges for the murders of his two brothers, Marc and John, who were found dead outside their home on June 5.
Wieland expansion in East Alton to include Helmkamp, Graycor
One of the world’s leading suppliers of copper and copper alloy solutions, Wieland is embarking on a $500M modernization and expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois. Construction has mobilized on the Casting Unit 6 (CU6) project, representing the first stage in this capital investment plan to re-equip, modernize, and expand a facility initially opened in 1916. Wieland selected Graycor Construction Company and Helmkamp Construction Co. as their construction team for the multi-phase project.
Photographer locates mystery couple after capturing proposal photo in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A photographer looking to share a photo of a proposal found the couple after a social media search. Iceing by Kasey Photography shared a photo on their Facebook page hoping to find the subjects and share a moment from this happy memory. The photo was widely shared Wednesday and the couple was located.
East Alton Village Board approves HVAC work
The East Alton Village Board has approved the purchase of a new furnace for its vital services building. The cost to replace the existing furnace will be around $223,000, the price of the winning bid submitted by JEN Mechanical of Godfrey. Mike Moore, Public Works Director for East Alton tells...
Blues at the Arch festival returns with diverse artist lineup
ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has announced the artist lineup for the ninth annual Blues at the Arch Festival, scheduled for August 9-10. This free festival, unique for being held on national park grounds, celebrates the rich history and influence of blues music across various genres. The event will conclude with a ticketed Blues Brunch on August 11.
PRIDE Pop-up at Alton City Hall
In celebration of Pride Month, the design committee of Alton Main Street and the board of Alton Pride joined forces to create a temporary pop-up art installation in front of Alton City Hall. Staff and visitors were surprised Wednesday morning by a festive “flock” of bright pink flamingos and vibrant rainbow steps.
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