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Convicted felons struggle to get hired in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. Some of those standing in the unemployment line are formerly incarcerated people who struggle to get hired because of their felony records. “It’s an uphill battle,” said Maria Maupin. Maupin was convicted...
Lawsuit puts Missouri’s November sports wagering vote in question, locals and visitors react
In May, mascots for the Cardinals, Blues, and Royals delivered signatures supporting the legalization of sports wagering to state officials in Jefferson City. After years of debate, it appeared the issue would finally be decided by voters.
St. Charles woman finds stolen car gutted in north St. Louis
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are looking for suspects connected to stealing a car and stripping it to the bone. The thieves also took the engine in addition to most of the car’s parts. “There’s literally nothing,” Kim Winston said. “There’s no sunroof, there’s no hood,...
“Imagine the possibilities”: New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addresses the campus community for the first time at fall convocation
New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addressed students, staff and faculty for the first time at the fall 2024 convocation ceremony today, Aug. 23 in the Loretto-Hilton Center. The event was opened to students for the first time in at least 15 years. Rather than a traditional convocation, defined as...
Billikens Knock Off No. 7 Indiana in Opener
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis opened its season on a high note Friday night, defeating No. 7 Indiana 2-0 in the season opener at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. Matthew Wrobel scored the game-winner in the 16th minute, then the Billikens benefited from an Indiana own goal in the 60th minute. Jeremi Abonnel earned the shutout in goal for SLU and made several dazzling saves, including one on a second-half IU penalty kick.
SLPS says attendance was over 80% on Thursday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After a rough start to the first week of school, St. Louis Public Schools are providing some new numbers as the weekend approaches. The district says attendance at all schools was above 80% yesterday. That includes before and after-school care. This comes as...
KDHX and associate members settle lawsuit, two volunteers' picks to be on board
Community radio station KDHX and a group of station volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday ahead of a trial that was set for Tuesday in St. Louis Circuit Court, according to a statement issued by the station’s public relations firm and attributed to both sides. Critics have sought since September...
Flyers and Cyclones Compete In Week Zero Scrimmage
We’ve got pregame video and all the highlights from the East St Louis Flyers vs the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones Week Zero scrimmage at Ken Leonard Field on Friday night. Interviews with both coaches can be found here.
Annual Jewish Festival happening in St. Charles this weekend
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Thousands are expected to pack St. Charles on Sunday for the fourth annual Jewish Festival. First Alert 4 was there Friday as preps got underway. Besides the music and food, the main theme for this year is to promote cultural understanding and diversity.
Allison and Sunkett Discuss Week Zero Scrimmage
East St Louis and Sacred Heart Griffin scrimmaged at Ken Leonard Field on Friday night in Week Zero of the IHSA football season. We spoke with both head coaches (Darren Sunkett and John Allison) following the 48 plays to get their reaction on the event and what they saw. A...
Steelville woman arrested after her child is found in vehicle with dead boyfriend
A Crawford County woman is facing a criminal charge after her boyfriend dies while smoking methamphetamine with her three-year-old child in the vehicle. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports they were contacted by a caller on Thursday who reported finding an unresponsive male and a young child in a car near the Birdsnest River Access just north of Steelville. The caller reported his wife had removed the child from the vehicle to safety.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
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