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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,...
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...
Battlehawks clinch playoffs in QB Manny Wilkins’ first start since 2018
The last time Manny Wilkins stepped on the football field as the starting quarterback, he led the Arizona State Sun Devils past the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 2018 Las Vegas Bowl. Six years later, Wilkins was called upon to lead a team under center, and he delivered the St....
Police report filed on prolific scammer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 91-year-old grandmother living in Affton recently had a visitor at her front door. A man in his 50s, wearing a green shirt and red hat, was recorded by a surveillance camera trying to win her trust and then asking for money. The man claimed he needed money to pay a babysitter.
'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...
‘The future is endless’ – Jon Hamm’s speech celebrates resilience of SLU grads
Hollywood star Jon Hamm delivered a powerful commencement speech Saturday for graduates of Saint Louis University, a message that focused on resilience, community, and turning failure into success.
Major Case Squad activated to investigate ‘100 vehicle’ gathering, shooting in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Multiple police agencies are investigating Saturday after a shooting in Bridgeton. According to Bridgeton Police, officers were called to the area of Corporate Woods Drive near Earth City Expressway around 9:35 p.m. Saturday, for reports of reckless driving from “around 100 vehicles.” When the officers arrived, shots were fired in their direction as several of the vehicles attempted to leave.
Missouri Parole Board member, former legislator Jamilah Nasheed arrested on suspicion of DWI
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri Parole Board member and former state senator Jamilah Nasheed was arrested Thursday evening in St. Charles County on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest reports, Nasheed, 51, of St. Louis, was arrested at 7:30 p.m....
Metro St. Louis bus involved in three-vehicle crash
ST. LOUIS – There were frightening moments this morning after a three vehicle crash just north of downtown involving a Metro bus. It all happened at Tucker and Cass around 9:30 a.m. There were two passenger vehicles involved and a Metro bus. Witnesses tell us that the two cars were involved in a crash, and […]
St. Louis arsonist caught on camera: ‘I saw the orange glow’
ST. LOUIS — A garage caught fire early on Thursday morning in the Benton Park West neighborhood, followed by another fire just a block away. “I woke up about 4:45 a.m. I saw the orange glow through my blinds. I opened the curtains and the whole garage was up in flames so I called it in,” said Brittany Schweiger, her neighbor.
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