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‘We feel hopeless’: A squatting problem has South City residents fed up, say nothing is being done to fix problem
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A squatting problem in South St. Louis City is worsening, according to neighbors, who tell First Alert 4 they’re out of options to remove the squatters. Princeton Heights residents say squatters have taken over an abandoned building off Gravois and near Holly...
How St. Louis' juvenile justice system often harms the kids it intends to help
But Sconyers ultimately concluded that her attempts to make a difference were futile. “I felt I had more of a chance of helping them by not being a part of the system,” says Sconyers, who resigned from the facility in 2019 and is now in private practice. “If people’s basic needs aren’t being met, how do you think I’m going to be able to sufficiently address their trauma?”
Another Metro East fire dept. without station; OSHA condemns Brooklyn FPD building
BROOKLYN, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Another Metro East fire department is without a building to operate out of after failing inspections. The Village of Brooklyn confirmed to First Alert 4 its volunteer fire protection district station has been condemned due to failed Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspections. The...
Man convicted in Madison, Illinois ambush murder gets 75 years
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A Madison, Illinois, man was sentenced Wednesday to 75 years in state prison for a 2021 ambush killing and attempted robbery. In March, a Madison County Circuit Court judge convicted Larry D. Lovett, 42, of first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Storms take a much needed break through Mother’s Day
ST. LOUIS — Let’s all take a deep breath. Phew. Thankfully, our active weather is taking a big break for the next few days. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Thursday. A bit breezy this afternoon with cooler temperatures, highs in the mid 70s. Some clouds move in tonight and may try to squeeze out […]
How St. Louis' juvenile justice system often harms the kids it intends to help
Ta’janette Sconyers, a psychologist hired to work with youth at the St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center, found herself grappling with her own anxiety and despair over conditions inside the facility. It got so bad that she took a leave to protect her mental health. Finally, in 2019, she simply...
St. Louis man gets 30 years for fatally carjacking friend
U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a convicted felon who fatally shot his friend before stealing and burning his car to 30 years in prison. Judge White also ordered Laveal David Jones to pay $9,074 to his victim’s family for funeral costs. Early on the morning...
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