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Homicide

Man shot, killed in Hyde Park neighborhood

Updated: 16 minutes ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in north St. Louis City late Friday.

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Students at Miriam High School work together to bring Thanksgiving feast to classmates

A lesson in giving: Students at Miriam High School work together to bring Thanksgiving feast to classmates

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Caroline Hecker
A group of high school students took part in the Thanksgiving holiday rush this week, pushing the boundaries of their comfort zones to deliver a Thanksgiving meal to their classmates.

First Alert 4 Investigates

St. Louis officer injured in line of duty speaks out over plea deal

‘The prosecutor’s office has failed’: St. Louis officer injured in line of duty speaks out over plea deal

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Lauren Trager
A St. Louis police officer injured in the line of duty claims the prosecutor failed in their duty to serve justice.

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State lawmakers mull sheriff, prosecutor retirement funding after Amendment 6 defeat

State lawmakers mull sheriff, prosecutor retirement funding after Amendment 6 defeat

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Joe McLean
After Missouri voters rejected Amendment 6 in the 2024 general election, the Missouri Sheriff’s Retirement System is once again at risk of impending insolvency if state lawmakers fail to find a new funding alternative.

St. Louis City

Dr. Keisha Scarlett is out as the Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools.

Investigation into former SLPS superintendent complete

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
On Friday, First Alert 4 confirmed that St. Louis Pubilc School District’s investigation into former Superintendent Keisha Scarlett is finished and slated to be released in December.

Back to School

In a Liberty High School classroom in Wentzville, students are making tasty dog treats.

Wentzville class makes tasty treats for dogs

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
In a Liberty High School classroom in Wentzville, students are making tasty dog treats.

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SLDC to acquire Railway Exchange Building

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Melanie Johnson
The St. Louis Development Corporation’s (SLDC) Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will soon be able to take possession of the Railway Exchange Building and an adjacent parking garage following a judge’s decision on Friday.

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Brandon Hardaway, William Johns, and Evan Reynolds' cases were indicted with manslaughter...

Ex-employee sentenced to prison for lighting fires at St. Louis hotels

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A woman has been sentenced to prison after multiple fires were set at a St. Louis hotel in 2022.

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How to avoid awkward conversations this holiday season

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon
From football to politics, a holiday meal can quickly turn into a family feud.

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2nd suspect charged in September 2023 fatal shooting at Hazelwood Quick Trip

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A second suspect was charged with murder Friday in the September 2023 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Charles Carbon at a Quick Trip in Hazelwood.
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Woman, child missing in Fairview Heights found

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A woman and child missing from Fairview Heights were found Friday, according to police.

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E. coli bacteria

Missouri Health Department releases results of lettuce taken as part of investigation into E. coli outbreak

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Missouri State Health Department has provided the results of lettuce taken as part of an E. coli investigation that impacted local high school students.

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Man charged with stealing shopping cart of Red Bull, leading O’Fallon police on 120 mph pursuit

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Pat Pratt
A St. Louis man who police saw walking to his car with about $500 worth of allegedly stolen Red Bull energy drinks, led officers on a pursuit where speeds topped 120 mph on Thursday in St. Charles County.

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FILE — Missouri's attorney general is suing Jackson County over an ordinance that would ban...

Missouri AG to sue Jackson County over gun ban on people under 21

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey and Samantha Boring
“I will be filing suit against Jackson County for their illegal attempt to violate Missourians’ right to keep and bear arms,” Bailey shared on social media.

News

A "No Jail Deaths" banner hung in the St. Louis City Hall on Friday.

Rally inside St. Louis City Hall calls for action at CJC

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Shoshana Stahl
A rally was held inside St. Louis City Hall urging the Board of Aldermen and Mayor Jones’ Administration to take action to address conditions at the St. Louis City Justice Center (CJC).

Crime

John Phillips is accused of murdering Mack Wagner at a Dutchtown gas station in July 2024.

WANTED: St. Louis police searching for accused murderer

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis Police Department is asking for help finding a man wanted for murder.

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Mrs. Rachel Duncan-Anderson with students Major Loggins and Logan Bingham.

Teacher saves life of student choking on hard candy

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A first-grade teacher from the Festus R-VI School District is being hailed a hero.

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The Biderman's lived in the home for 14 years.

Eureka family thankful to be alive after fire destroys home

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Alayna Chapie
The family of four made it out uninjured.

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SLMPD graduates 12 officers

SLMPD graduates 12 officers

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 10:23 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department welcoming a dozen new officers to the force

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South City school looks to combat gun violence through education

South City school looks to combat gun violence through education

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Melanie Johnson
A South City school is looking to expand its curriculum to include gun safety for students and their families.

Metro East

Witnesses sought in deadly hit-and-run of a bicyclist in the Metro East

Witnesses sought in deadly hit-and-run of a bicyclist in the Metro East

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM CST
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By Russell Kinsaul
Crimestoppers created a flyer that’s being distributed to raise awareness about a deadly hit-and-run accident that occurred on October 3 outside Roxanna

Crime

A woman found dead in St. Louis City on Wednesday morning has been identified by a friend as...

Vehicle of interest seized after kidnapped woman found dead in St. Louis

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman died Wednesday morning in the City of St. Louis.

News

Teenagers get a look at careers in healthcare

Teenagers get a look at careers in healthcare

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:29 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A program in St. Louis is helping to fill an employment gap in healthcare.

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Meet the newest resident at the St. Louis Aquarium

Meet the newest resident at the St. Louis Aquarium

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:10 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis Aquarium has a new resident.

Business

Arch Grants gala Thursday will distribute $1.7 million to promote entrepreneurship

Arch Grants gala Thursday will distribute $1.7 million to promote entrepreneurship

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:48 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A group with a mission to promote entrepreneurship and help build the St. Louis business community will present $1.7 million in startup grants to competition winners during a gala this evening at Union Station.

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Eliminating red tape may help with Missouri’s child care shortage

Eliminating red tape may help with Missouri’s child care shortage

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Hannah Falcon
A new study from United WE shows there are three children in need for every open childcare spot. The study said 85% of Missouri does not have enough child care for working parents, which is preventing economic growth.

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E. coli bacteria

2 people develop rare disease after being infected with E. coli in connection with Rockwood school events

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis County has provided new information regarding the E. coli outbreak tied to Rockwood School District events.

News

Lawsuit filed against SSM Health Hospital, pediatrician charged with prescribing drugs in...

Lawsuit filed against SSM Health Hospital, pediatrician charged with prescribing drugs in exchange for sex, money

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 3:37 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A lawsuit has been filed against SSM Health Hospital and the pediatrician previously charged with prescribing drugs in exchange for sex and money.

News

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Case to oust St. Louis County councilman over nepotism claims withdrawn

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 3:07 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The case of ousting a St. Louis County councilman over nepotism claims has been withdrawn.

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2 teens charged in shooting that killed 18-year-old in North County

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 2:58 PM CST
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By Kalie Strain
A teenager is dead Saturday after being shot in north St. Louis County.

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Ballwin man charged with lying about carjacking after fleeing crash scene

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 2:17 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Ballwin man is facing criminal charges after police say he crashed into a vehicle, fled the scene and called 911 to report he had been carjacked.

News

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri held a breakfast forum on Thursday.

Breakfast forum celebrates Legal Services Corporation’s 50th anniversary

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 1:25 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Legal Services of Eastern Missouri held a breakfast forum on Thursday to celebrate the Legal Services Corporation’s 50th anniversary.

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Each weeknight at 10, Steve guarantees tomorrow’s high temperature. The following weeknight at...

4 Degree Guarantee Charities

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Each weeknight at 10, Steve guarantees tomorrow’s high temperature. The following weeknight at 6, he announces the results. When Steve’s forecast is within 4 degrees of the actual high, KMOV awards $50 to our 4 Degree charity of the month. Each award is also matched by our partner, Cardinals Care.

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FILE

Burglaries of NFL stars’ homes linked to international organized crime

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 12:20 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
An NFL security alert is triggered amid high-end burglaries of Mahomes, Kelce, and other NFL players' residences.

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Newest Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Center to focus on protecting polar bears, Alaskan Native communities

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 11:46 AM CST
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By Rheanna Wachter
The focus of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare’s newest center has been announced. It aims to help both an endangered Alaskan species and Alaskan Native communities as they deal with the impacts of climate change.

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According to a release, Natavia Boyd-Wells, 40, is facing four counts of wire fraud and two...

Owner of local home healthcare company accused of $800k in fraudulent claims

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The owner of a local home healthcare company was indicted and accused of defrauding the Missouri Medicaid Program and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $800,000.

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This booking photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office shows Jussie Smollett. A judge...

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 10:10 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police

St. Louis City

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‘She strived for greatness’; Woman remembers friend kidnapped from Clayton, found dead in St. Louis

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 9:47 AM CST
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By Morgan Harris
Julia Johnson tells First Alert 4 she met Michelle Hampton at work, and they instantly became best friends

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Federal student aid applications are now open

Federal student aid applications are now open

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:11 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for students preparing to go to college.

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City of St. Louis releases plan for providing additional shelter to the unhoused

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The City of St. Louis has released its plan to provide additional shelter for the unhoused during winter.

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The Salvation Army in Jefferson County catches fire Wednesday morning

The Salvation Army in Jefferson County catches fire Wednesday morning

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:59 PM CST
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By Shoshana Stahl
Just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, a refrigerator in the food pantry space of The Salvation Army in Jefferson County caught fire.

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Ambassadors of Harmony

More than 100 men meet in St. Charles to form Ambassadors of Harmony

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
More than 100 men across the St. Charles area join together to form the Ambassadors of Harmony.

Crime

Jaira Smith & Antrell Hill are accused of robbery in St. Louis County.

Teenagers accused of robbing cab driver in St. Louis County

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:26 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Two teenagers are accused of robbing a cab driver in St. Louis County.

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Here’s when Lambert Airport predicts will be the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:50 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is preparing for thousands of travelers.

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Boeing layoffs

Boeing layoffs almost 700 employees in Missouri

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:41 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Russell Kinsaul
Across the state of Missouri, Boeing laid off nearly 700 employees.

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Consumer Reports has important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time...

Rams settlement proposals enter final phase of public engagement

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is inviting the public to review proposals for allocating the Rams settlement.

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Four Missouri mayors hopeful new governor will support their public safety requests

Four Missouri mayors hopeful new governor will support their public safety requests

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Hannah Falcon
The mayors of Missouri’s four biggest cities sent a letter to the governor-elect asking him to support gun restrictions for minors.

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Former East St. Louis city manager arrested on theft and fraud charges

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:14 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Illinois State Police said the agency is now searching for the now-former East St. Louis City Manager after he allegedly failed to surrender himself on warrants issued in October charging him with theft of government property and fraud.

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Pablo Puente, 43, was hit by a car and killed in Madison County, Illinois on October 4. He was...

CrimeStoppers offering reward for info that leads to arrest in fatal hit-and-run in Madison County

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 2:07 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Madison County on October 4

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Man charged in police standoff Tuesday in St. Louis

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 2:03 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man is criminally charged after allegedly barricading himself in a building, resulting in a response by a St. Louis Metropolitan Police tactical team Wednesday in the Benton Park West neighborhood.
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