Saint Louis, MO

University City, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A North City teenager walked more than two hours in order to make it to his 8th graduation. His journey from two ends of the city has led him to secure a full ride for his future. “If you want something done, you gotta go...

A 6-mile trek that took 2 hours: St. Louis teen walks to 8th grade graduation

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- There are chances this week for the public to give feedback on the proposal to build a north-south MetroLink line. The proposed line would run from Chippewa Street in south St. Louis to Fairground Park in north St. Louis. There are virtual meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, the first focusing on the line in the city and the other focusing on the line that would extend into north St. Louis County.

Virtual meetings Tuesday, Wednesday to focus on proposed MetroLink lines

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - The local community is remembering a woman who entertained generations of St. Louisans on television. Becky Rothman, the “Queen of Carpet,” was known for her commercials on a flying carpet over the Arch. Her nephew tells News 4 that Rothman passed away Sunday...

Becky ‘Queen of Carpet’ dies

Wentzville, MO

ST. PETERS, Mo. (KMOV) - Ashley and Archie Harmon opened a business during one of the toughest times – March 2020. The pandemic closed their doors just as they opened Chillax, a craft beer bar and bottle shop, before they could really get started. But the St. Charles community didn’t let them fail. In fact, they found so much demand they opened their second location this spring. The Wentzville bar is more intimate, but the new St Peters location serves up food and fun vibes. We sat down with Ashley to talk about taking her husband’s passion for beer and turning it into a thriving business. Chillax is about creating a craft beer haven for everyone, and that means those who think they don’t really like craft beer.

Episode 236: Chillax Tap and Co

Des Peres, MO

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – A multi-day rummage sale in Des Peres will benefit Amigos for Christ, an organization that provides nutrition, health, education, and economic development in rural communities in Nicaragua. “That’s an organization that I’ve been to with my wife before and we really love their mission and...

Multi-day rummage sale in Des Peres for charity

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Olivette, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - At Stray Rescue in Downtown St. Louis they are in a crisis situation as they are forced to issue a “rescue freeze” due to overwhelming numbers inside their shelter. They’re not alone. The APA in Olivette is over capacity and working to find creative solutions to make room for animals brought in by animal control.

Local animal shelters over capacity forcing some to hit pause on rescues

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Large crowds gathered on Memorial Day for the annual ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The ceremony included Taps, a wreath laying, speeches, and a moment of silence. At the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis, speakers read all the names of the soldiers...

Fallen veterans honored on Memorial Day in St. Louis region

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed a new gorilla to the habitat. 7-year-old Kayin arrived at the zoo last week from the Buffalo Zoo. The zoo hosts three other male gorillas in what they call a bachelor group. Over the next few months, the zoo will introduce Kayin to his fellow playmates.

The Saint Louis Zoo introduces a new gorilla and raises awareness for endangered species

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Ozone is not something you can see, hear, or smell, but everyone can feel it. Susannah Fuchs, the director of clean air for the American Lung Association, said, “You might think your breathing is a little more difficult, or it is more heavy outside.”. Ozone...

St. Louis is in the midst of unhealthy ozone levels

Alton, IL

South Roxana, IL

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A man from South Roxana died after he was found in a Wood River Creek Friday. Trever J. Oliver was found with his head submerged in Wood River Creek near the intersection of Wood River Creek and East Broadway just after 6 p.m. The 33-year-old was pulled to shore by Alton officers. He was pronounced dead at 6:44 p.m. by a Madison County Coroner’s Office Investigator.

South Roxana man dies after being found in creek

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- According to the St. Louis Police Department, there were 126 carjackings in 2022 in St. Louis and 43 so far in 2023. Most people don’t expect to be a victim of a carjacking and aren’t prepared for how they might respond. Paul Bastean, owner of Ultimate Defense Firing Range and Training Center is helping to change that.

Training class teaches how to survive a carjacking

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – Two deadly shootings last month on or near Metro property have renewed safety concerns over public transportation. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 788 Vice President Catina Howard said St. Louis residents have had these concerns for a long time. She said residents don’t think public transportation is safe, but several agencies are looking to change that.

Security upgrades coming to Metro

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Two major Missouri hospitals have announced they have agreed to join forces to help expand access to healthcare needs for patients across the state. BJC HealthCare of St. Louis and Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City have stated they plan to merge assets to create an integrated Missouri-based healthcare system. This integration aims to create better access, affordability and quality of care across Missouri.

BJC and Saint Luke’s health systems announce merger

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – For most kids summer is underway, but for Riverview Gardens Graduate Precious Barry she has some big plans. The Dellwood native told News 4 her mental health plummeted in 2020. Like most students, remote learning was her only exposure to people outside of her family.

Meet Precious Barry: A local high school graduate with plans to change the world

Saint Charles County, MO

WENTZVILLE, Mo. (KMOV) – An attempted burglary suspect is in the hospital after leading police on a chase that ended in a fiery crash over the weekend. According to Wentzville police, the unnamed suspect backed his vehicle into Heartland Gun & Ammo to burglarize the business. Police say he did not succeed in breaking in on Sunday. Officers from O’Fallon, Missouri then staged on the highway and identified a car with rear-end damage. The car sped up after the plate was obtained and a pursuit was authorized until Wentzville police could confirm a vehicle description.

Attempted burglary suspect in ICU after police chase ends in fiery crash in St. Charles County

Ferguson, MO

FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV) – Ferguson police are cracking down against drivers with expired and fake temporary tags. The new initiative, called “#TempTagTuesday,” aims to promote “safety, compliance, and legal responsibility on our roads,” Chief Troy Doyle posted on the department’s social media page. According...

Ferguson police cracking down on temporary tags

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its third and final report after testing Jana Elementary School for radioactive materials. The Corps of Engineers said in the report that there are no radioactive concerns at the school in Florissant. The suspicion of radioactive material stems from waste in nearby Coldwater Creek. It was left over from the Manhattan Project during World War II.

Army Corps of Engineers releases third, final report on Jana Elementary

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- St. Louis Police are investigating a deadly shooting on the riverfront overnight. Police responded to the intersection of Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive around 4:30 a.m. According to police, a 42-year-old man was shot in his side. Police said he was...

Homicide victim may have lived at homeless encampment near riverfront

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 through 4. One local mother is now an advocate for safety after experiencing a tragedy. In the above video, News 4′s Steve Harris tells how she is helping prepare parents for the unthinkable.

Mother looks to prevent drowning deaths after experiencing tragedy

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Tracey Mccann has been clean and sober for 9 months and hopes to inspire others who have substance use disorder to get into treatment with her hopeful message. “It’s possible to get clean,” she said. Mccann is still suffering the physical scars from an...

Animal tranquilizer being added to fentanyl, increasing overdose deaths

Normandy, MO

NORMANDY, Mo. (KMOV) - A 21-year-old man is facing charges, accused of assaulting his girlfriend while she was holding her toddler daughter in Normandy on May 17. Jordan Wilson is charged with endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk and domestic assault. Police say Wilson and his girlfriend...

Man accused of pulling girlfriend by her hair, hitting her while she was holding her young daughter

Florissant, MO

ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOV) - A 35-year-old man is facing charges, accused of strangling and hitting a woman at her workplace in Florissant. Brandon Dailey is charged with two counts of third-degree assault. Police say Dailey went to the victim’s workplace on N. Highway 67 on May 17, where strangled...

Man accused of strangling woman at her workplace in Florissant

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Recent violence near a homeless encampment in Laclede’s Landing has local leaders searching for ways to address such encampments. The city removed a homeless encampment near Laclede’s Landing in March, but since then a new encampment has formed nearby. A resident of the camp died in a fatal shooting on Memorial Day morning.

Leaders brainstorm solutions to homeless encampment violence

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Mission Taco, ‘Big Chicken’ sandwiches, among new offering at Busch Stadium in 2023

Burglars caught on camera attempting to steal from University City dispensary. Video surveillance from Star Buds Dispensary in University City captures four suspects caught on video...

Mission Taco, ‘Big Chicken’ sandwiches, among new offering at Busch Stadium in 2023

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