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Ferguson, MO

FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV) - Ferguson Police continues to crack down on expired temporary license plate tags, with officers prioritizing that enforcement during Tuesday shifts. Some officers are even working overtime to check drivers’ temp tags. News 4 had the opportunity to ride along with an officer on Tuesday and...

‘It’s really to educate’ News 4 rides along with Ferguson police as they enforce expired temp tags

Alton, IL

ALTON, Ill. (KMOV) – A woman was shot after she reportedly went into an Alton store and hit an employee in the head with a gun. The woman entered the Rent-A-Center on Homer Adams Parkway around 10 a.m. Tuesday to confront a relative who worked there, Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. There was reportedly an active order of protection prohibiting contact with her relative and from being at the store.

Woman shot after hitting employee with gun inside Alton store, officials say

Webster Groves, MO

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. (KMOV) - The ongoing lack of rain has sprinklers working overtime. Norma Jean Cooper of Webster Groves has developed a watering routine to keep her lawn and her flowers looking good. “Since it’s been so hot and since we’ve had such a drought, I try to water...

Drought impacting lawn care companies and home foundations

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Federal investigators in St. Louis are putting extra effort into stopping and catching carjackers. As a federal crime, it’s one place the FBI can step in with ample resources to help address violence in St. Louis. “St. Louis has a violent crime problem. It’s...

FBI hopes 19-year sentence for carjacking ring participant helps send a message

It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and no other market has quite felt its impact like that of real estate. The pandemic became a driving force behind the continued real estate boom, with high demand for vacation homes and a...

Cities with the fastest growing home prices in St. Louis metro area

Saint Charles, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Police are narrowing their search for a pair of thieves believed to have stolen a box of ammo from the Bass Pro Shop in St. Charles. The suspects were seen in surveillance images. They also reportedly swiped a two-piece base set for a rifle scope and a camouflage mask.

St. Charles PD investigating Bass Pro theft

Desloge, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - There is growing concern over possible fraud in Desloge Municipal Court. This follows a whistleblower’s claims made on a state website. The state auditor’s office was contacted in October 2022. The concerns were over the former court clerk misusing payments for fines within the municipal court.

Concern growing over possible fraud in Desloge court

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - More than one year after St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed off on a $37 million dollar grant program dedicated to North St. Louis, applications have yet to be approved. In May of 2022, Jones signed Board Bill 82 into law. However, eligibility restraints based...

North St. Louis residents still awaiting $37 million in grant money as city moves closer to dispersing funds

Saint Louis County, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A St. Louis County man has been charged with third-degree domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon after police said he threw a heavy book at his girlfriend and pointed a gun at her. The Ferguson Police Department said that between May 24 and...

St. Louis County man charged with assaulting, pointing gun at girlfriend

Evansville, IL

Randolph County, IL

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV) - The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has verified a bear sighting from over the weekend. In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said they were notified of the bear sighting around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. The bear was seen two miles south of Evansville.

Bear spotted in Randolph County

Mississippi State

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - If you are looking for a place to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July, then give these locations a try. There are plenty of places in the St. Louis area that are having fireworks on America’s birthday. Here is a list of...

LIST: Places to watch the fireworks for the 4th of July

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A crowd of hundreds gathered in Webster Groves on Sunday decked in orange to march in an effort to end gun violence. Similar marches happened across the country during Wear Orange Weekend. It comes after police across the St. Louis area are investigating shootings and homicides this weekend.

St. Louis joins nation in marching to end gun violence after a weekend of shootings

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Operation Food Search is kicking off its Summer Meal program on Monday at local libraries. The organization will provide free food to anyone 18 and younger all summer long. Free meals will be offered at nine library branches in St. Louis County and at five...

Free summer meals for kids at St. Louis City, County libraries

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - As the St. Louis region continues to battle drought conditions, lawns, plants and flowers are struggling to beat the early summer heat. The region has experienced a relatively dry pattern over the last eight to nine months, with little rain last fall and minimal snow over the winter. Snow melt can often serve as a helpful tool in softening the soil coming out of the winter months. Since April, the region has seen just 4″ of rain.

Ongoing drought has area plants, lawns struggling in summer heat

Chicago, IL

EAST ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – A 19-year-old from Cahokia Heights is accused of trafficking Glock switches from China. According to court documents, U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago intercepted a package containing 10 Glock switches from China en route to an address for Carlos Akins in December 2022. The Illinois State Police Department was told of the package, and troopers partnered with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, to arrest the teenager.

Metro East teenager accused of trafficking Glock switches from China

Jennings, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A vehicle accident had westbound I-70 closed at Jennings Station. The crash was reported at 7:21 p.m. on Tuesday, according to MoDOT. As of 7:37 p.m., I-70 has reopened. Information about any injuries from the crash was not immediately available.

I-70 temporarily shut down at Jennings Station for crash

East Saint Louis, IL

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A woman was shot and killed Sunday morning in East St. Louis. According to the Illinois State Police, police responded to a shooting at the 900 block of St. Louis Avenue in East St. Louis just before 4 a.m. There, police found a woman who was taken to an area hospital, where she died due to her injuries.

Woman shot, killed in East St. Louis overnight

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Sunday’s stormy weather left behind some damage at a north St. Louis church. Strong winds blew down part of a wall and damaged the roof at Williams Temple Church of God in Christ. The church is located on Union Boulevard near Dr. Martin Luther...

Strong winds damage church in north St. Louis

Franklin County, MO

Union, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A 17-year-old from Union was killed in a single-car crash Saturday night in Franklin County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the teen was driving on Liberty School Road in Franklin County when he traveled off of the road and hit a tree. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.

17-year-old killed in crash overnight

Wentzville, MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Missouri is under a drought alert, and one local city is asking residents to do their part to conserve water during the dry conditions. The City of Wentzville issued a voluntary Water Conservation Declaration on Monday. “Our system isn’t really sized for an unlimited amount...

Amidst drought conditions, Wentzville issues voluntary water conservation plan

O'fallon, IL

O’FALLON, Ill. (KMOV) - The O’Fallon Police Department is trying to identify an Amazon delivery driver who was caught on video picking up a dropped wallet. Police say within minutes of finding the wallet, the driver used credit cards from the wallet to make nearly $1,500 in fraudulent purchases.

Amazon driver who found wallet accused of fraudulent purchases

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‘Keep going, stay positive.’ St. Charles father details recovery, new normal as an amputee

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‘Keep going, stay positive.’ St. Charles father details recovery, new normal as an amputee

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