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$90M apartment complex to open soon in University City
A $90 million apartment complex is slated to open later this summer in University City. Charles Deutsch & Co. is the developer behind Avenir, where construction is set to wrap soon. The 262-unit apartment complex will have leases starting at $1,800 per month.
Organizers inspire, teach kids to stay on right paths through gospel music conference in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — It kicked off with the sounds of an energetic drumline outside Union Memorial United Methodist Church near Belt and Bartmer in north St. Louis. "Well, I think it's a really good thing," said 12-year-old Aaron Austin. The seventh grader is excited about the 30th Annual Youth...
‘A trend that is ongoing’; SLMPD announces arrests in string of burglaries
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) said Wednesday they have caught suspects in a series of smash-and-grabs throughout the city that took place over nearly six months. Police estimate around 20 businesses were hit. They announced the arrests of five suspects, including one juvenile.
Area Has Wide Range Of Rainfall Totals In Tuesday Thunderstorm
ST. LOUIS – The Metro East region experienced significant disparities in rainfall totals on Tuesday, according to data provided by the National Weather Service. Reports from various locations highlighted the varying amounts of precipitation, with the Melvin Price Lock and Dam recording a relatively low 2.40 inches of rain. In contrast, St. Libory in St. Clair County reported a high total of 5.38 inches, while Shiloh, also in St. Clair County, saw an even higher amount of 6.85 inches.
The Cardinals need a starter, but a frontline option isn't available
The trade deadline is less than three weeks away, and it's a crucial one for the Cardinals. While they've played much better since May 12, there are obvious holes in the roster, and almost every area of the team needs to be addressed. They need a right-handed bat, a reliever, and a starter that gives them a chance to win in the playoffs and go next to Sonny Gray.
These 5 Democrats are vying for Missouri governor in primary election
Springfield is home to the two most highly organized and funded candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri governor, making it likely one will reach the winner-takes-all November ballot. Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade has spent the past eight years representing a swath of Greene County in the Missouri House. Political newcomer Mike Hamra, president and CEO of Hamra Enterprises, is a Springfield business owner who has restaurants all over Missouri. ...
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
Heavy rain and flooding cause chaos in Affton, Jefferson County
AFFTON, Mo. – People across the bi-state dealt with heavy rain, high winds and flooding on Tuesday. Now it’s time to clean up the aftermath. During Tuesday’s torrential rain, the Gravois Creek in Affton rose to nearly 18 feet. That was high enough to put three to four feet of water into the Affton Athletic […]
As challenges loom, private universities look to adapt, innovate
Four months after Fontbonne University, a private Catholic university in Clayton, announced it would close following the 2025 summer term, Bailee Whittaker said she still hasn’t fully processed the loss yet. “It's like losing a home, in a way,” Whittaker said. “Since I live so far from home, that...
Police investigating overnight break-ins in South City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating two business break-ins and an attempted break-in that happened minutes apart in South City. The first break-in happened just after 1:30 a.m. at Who Dat’s Bar and Grill on Kingshighway. About 12 minutes later, three suspects in a red sedan tried to break into the DB Cooper’s Safe House on Gravois, but fled when the alarm went off.
Man accused of stealing plants from woman in South City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 42-year-old man is accused of stealing plants from a woman in South City. Daniel Cotler is charged with felony stealing. Police say he was captured on surveillance camera stealing plants from the 3600 block of S. Broadway between July 8 and July 11.
Man sentenced in Soulard carjacking
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A Cahokia Heights man was sentenced to eight years in prison for a 2022 carjacking in St. Louis’ Soulard neighborhood. Brandon Best, 21, previously pleaded guilty to a carjacking charge and possessing and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. The...
ARCHITECTURE & ACROBATS to be Screened at St. Louis Filmmakers Festival
Do you know why there is a castle in Fairground Park? Do you know why they call the water tower on Grand Ave a water tower if it's not filled with water? What happened to the 10,000 person swimming pool in North St. Louis City? Did you know there was a heron rookery in O'Fallon Park? All of these questions and more are answered in Circus Harmony's film, Architecture and Acrobats: Fairground and O'Fallon Parks.
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