LATEST NEWS
Cadets speak out after JROTC instructor placed on administrative leave
A Lafayette high school JROTC instructor is on administrative leave, district officials confirmed, and parents and students are speaking out against the decision. No criminal charges have been filed against Master Sgt. Jaamal Anderson, who has been a JROTC instructor in the SJSD for almost five years, but the teacher is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
‘Buckle up for the Brendons’: area police push seatbelt safety as officer’s son recovers from crash
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As an area teen continues to heal following a traumatic crash that left him with brain and brainstem injuries, his father and a local police department are supporting recovery efforts while also emphasizing seatbelt safety. Brendon Corbett Jr., 18, was flown to St....
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...
Stranded boater rescued from Missouri River
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – First responders from four area fire districts helped rescue a stranded boater Tuesday evening along the Missouri River. According to a Facebook post from the Lake St. Louis Fire Protection District, they received word around 8:30 p.m. of a stranded boat near the Klondike Park Boat Ramp, approximately four miles east of Augusta.
Cottle Village to bring restaurant, distillery and entertainment concept to Cottleville
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Construction is underway to build a unique concept in the city of Cottleville that will house a restaurant, bar, distillery, stage and more. “You can come with your friends and have a cocktail, grab a good dinner, or go outside and listen to some music or do a whiskey tasting,” explained Emily Savage, the co-owner of Cottle Village.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.