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Construction company sues Jennings for nearly $2M for failed city hall project
JENNINGS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The construction company tasked with building a new city hall and community center for a north St. Louis County city is suing the city for nearly $2 million. In February, Hankins Construction filed a lawsuit against the city of Jennings for $1.7 million plus...
Instead of complaints, Bailey’s trans tip line flooded with pro-trans support
A tip line created by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to collect complaints about gender-affirming care received thousands of responses before it was shut down in April 2023. At the time, Bailey’s office provided little explanation beyond suggesting that the service had been hacked by “far left activists…trying to impede...
Fence installed at Washington University as protesters decry university, police treatment
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Washington University has erected fencing around its campus, just days after a large pro-Palestine protest, citing preparations for commencement ceremonies. “Worrying times, worrying times, honestly,” said Caleb Hughes. That was Washington University alumnus Hughes’s reaction after hearing his alma mater put up...
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Chicago area woman
CHICAGO (CBS) -- An elderly man from Missouri was arrested on Monday for the murder of an 18-year-old woman nearly 60 years ago in a south suburb of Chicago. James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Calumet City. Husband...
New zebra first animal born at Wildcare Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed a new bundle of joy in April. A new zebra foal named Roxie was born on April 16. Roxie was born in April and is spending quality time with her mom at the zoo’s Wildcare Park, so you won’t be able to see her in person quite yet. Her father lives in the red rocks area at the zoo.
Fallen Marine from Missouri returns home, St. Louis community pays respects
News Weather Watch Traffic Sports Contests Studio STL Jobs Connect. Marine Sergeant Colin Arslanbas from O'Fallon, Missouri, who tragically died during a training exercise, return home for the last time Friday afternoon.
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