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Up to 60 billion cicadas are about to emerge in St. Louis. Here’s what you need to know
This spring marks the first time since Thomas Jefferson was president that periodical cicada Broods XIII and XIX will emerge in the U.S. at the same time. There are 15 periodical cicada broods throughout the country, most of which emerge once every 17 years. Brood XIX, known as “the Great...
Re-entry Project gives Incarcerated dads, men a second chance in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Re-entry Project that gives incarcerated dads and men a second chance in St. Louis is celebrating 26 years. Fathers & Families Support Center’s Re-entry Project has transformed 20,000 fathers into responsible parents since its first class in May 1998. The organization’s values are: breaking the cycle of poverty, child neglect and abuse, and improving welfare of dependents through parenting education that prepares and equips participants to become responsible parents.
'He's just gonna have to pay for his existence': Mom videos herself suffocating infant until he was 'blue,' told friend it gave her an 'adrenaline rush,' cops say
Missouri cops arrested a mother after she allegedly filmed herself smothering her infant son with her hand and blanket, telling her friend that it made her feel happy and gave her an "adrenaline rush." The post ‘He’s just gonna have to pay for his existence’: Mom videos herself suffocating infant until he was ‘blue,’ told friend it gave her an ‘adrenaline rush,’ cops say first appeared on Law & Crime.
MSHP investigating multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County sent seven people to the hospital Monday evening. The crash happened near Missouri Highway PP and Highway 30 around 7 p.m., according to officials. Three were sent to Children’s Hospital, and the other four were transported to Mercy South...
Violent crime in Ferguson is up, chief wants a crime action plan
NORTH COUNTY (First Alert 4) -- There has been increased violent crime in Ferguson so far in 2024 compared to 2023. The municipality has had five murders this year compared to two at this point last year. Both robberies and burglaries are also up. However, the city has been able to bring vehicle thefts down.
Two growing St. Louis restaurant chains join forces, eye expansion
ST. LOUIS — Gastronauts Food Group, a new restaurant group housing local favorites Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha, has launched in St. Louis. Officials said the group's formation will allow the brands to streamline their operations and cross-market, while also setting them up for both local and national expansion.
Severe weather chances increasing toward the weekend near St. Louis
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WashU students flee from ThurtenE Carnival chaos on Saturday
ST. LOUIS — The historic ThurtenE Carnival at Washington University in St. Louis, the largest student-run carnival in the country, had to be canceled over the weekend because of a number of small fights on the second day. 5 On Your Side spoke with WashU students who left Saturday...
Tornado strikes Missouri event venue during wedding rehearsal
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Neighbors, responding officers testify in accused cop killer’s trial
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Video shows theft at Dutchtown Family Dollar, manager says it’s closing in June due to theft, security issues
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