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Pedestrian from St. Louis killed in early morning accident
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox on South Hanley Road north of Sunnen Road in St. Louis on July 3, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Brian J. Fox, 53, of High...
Tenured Professor at Washington University Charged with $16 Million NIH Grant Fraud
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is currently under the spotlight as a well-known tenured professor has been implicated in a substantial financial fraud case. The matter revolves around an alleged misappropriation of a $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Details of the Fraud...
Crowds relieved for break in the rain as Celebrate STL parade begins
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Crowds gathered downtown and watched the skies nervously as the Celebrate St. Louis parade began. The event was one of a few around the area that went on as planned despite the threat of rain. Kaylee Farmer came prepared for the worst. “She...
Wednesday with Walton – July 4, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake celebrate the Fourth by detailing The Cardinal Nation’s June Player and Pitcher of the Month across the St. Louis Cardinals system, Chase Davis and Keiverson Ramirez. Last month’s results by a number of other hitting and pitching finalists are also covered. Podcast: Play...
Double shooting kills 1 in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead after a double shooting Friday in Cahokia Heights. The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. on Judith Lane in Cahokia Heights. According to Cahokia Heights police, both victims were men. First Alert 4 is working to gather more information.
St. Charles Riverfest canceled Friday as Missouri River hits 'moderate' flood stage
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Just hours before fireworks lit up St. Charles' skies Thursday night, the city announced it wouldn't be repeating its annual July Fourth celebration, "Riverfest," on Friday. The annual event went off without a hitch Thursday night, with hundreds of people turning out to ride rides,...
Strong storm flips dock, several boats underwater
CAPE FAIR, Mo. – The Cape Fair Marina, just west of Branson, is still partially underwater. After Wednesday night’s storm, an entire dock was flipped upside down and several boats were damaged. “Never seen anything like this,” said Kevin Smith, whose family visits every year from Colorado. All of the walkways to get to the […]
Free Food Distribution at MAC
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Starting this month, Mineral Area College has partnered with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host a drive through Food Access Resource Market, otherwise known as FARM, in our community on the second Tuesday of every month. FARMs are rapid food distributions held in strategically...
Kansas man seriously injured after Missouri boating accident on Fourth of July
WARSAW, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas family’s boating trip ended with serious injury on the Fourth of July after one man was hit by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, emergency crews were called to mile marker 36 on the Osage arm of Lake of the Ozarks with reports of a boating accident.
Our Daily Show! Theater Thursday With Lee, Kevin, & Alton Little Theater!
On This Thursday in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are starting things off with Lee Cox, Kevin Frakes, and Alton Little Theater! It is the last Thursday of the Month and we are getting our dose of Theater! We will get insights into how the acting classes are going, plus we will get all of the latest details regarding Oliver! Which takes centerstage in August.
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
‘Illinois Toll way' texts claiming to be about unpaid tolls are likely a scam. What to look for
Did you receive a text from the "Illinois Toll way" about an unpaid toll? You might want to pay close attention. Over the Fourth of July holiday week, several residents reported receiving a text message about an unpaid toll. "Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice,"...
Heavy rain is wrapping up, drier weather returns for the weekend
ST. LOUIS – We have rain and storms moving across the region, with the heaviest rain now in Illinois. There is some scattered rain back into the metro and points west but the severe and flooding threat is decreasing. Once these storms move out, we’ll see clearing skies and a nice day ahead. A bit […]
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