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Firefighter injured in Fairview Heights apartment fire
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill.. (First Alert 4) - One firefighter was injured during an apartment fire in Fairview Heights Tuesday morning. Officials say the fire happened around 1:30 a.m. off Winchester Place and North Illinois Street. First Alert 4 crews were on the scene and say firefighters were able to extinguish...
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Well-known St. Louis restaurant chain to add new location in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — A St. Louis-based restaurant group will open its latest location on the ground floor of a new apartment complex in Kirkwood. The Napoli Group will open its sixth restaurant at The James, an apartment building that opened in March at 436 N. Kirkwood Road. Napoli Kirkwood...
Steelville archeologist uncovers ties between hometown and Trail of Tears
Sharon Benoit has a wealth of knowledge about her Cherokee ancestors, but there is a lot she still wants to know. On a hot day last July, Benoit went to Steelville, Missouri, to learn about one of her ancestors: a young girl who arrived as an orphan in Oklahoma via the Cherokee Trail of Tears route that crossed the Ozarks.
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Bodycam shows moment police fatally shot Illinois woman Sonya Massey
Bodycam shows the moment police fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler at her home. Illinois State Police released bodycam video of the incident. The video has been blurred by police. NBC News has edited the video for graphic content. Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
CUBA — Amber Cannon came out as nonbinary in fifth grade in rural, western Illinois. Around that time, in 2019, a new Illinois law also came out requiring public schools to teach LGBTQ+ history every year. Cannon followed the news of the law and saw little change in Cuba’s...
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
Alton Post 126 teams with tournament action over the weekend
-0- Alton Post 126 won the District 22 Senior Legion tournament title yesterday (SUN). Alton and Highland Post 439 split a pair of games at the legion tourney Sunday and now both teams advance to the 5th Division tournament later this week. Alton (15-17) will be hosting that 5th Division tourney at the Bethalto Sports Complex.
Neighbors optimistic about developments in northside neighborhoods, despite ongoing issues with vacant buildings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is determining what to do with a city-owned building on West Florissant following a fire over the weekend. The building, a large brick structure with a unique turret, was part of the city’s Land Reutilization Authority, or...
High Street Residential Signs Restaurant Tenant for St. Louis Project
High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, has signed a retail tenant at its newest residential property in the Greater St. Louis area. The Napoli Group will open its sixth location at The James in Kirkwood, Missouri, featuring its signature wood/coal-fired pizza. The restaurant, located at...
The Noot Baar coming to Helen Fitzgerald’s
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Budweiser and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar teamed up to open The Noot Baar within Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grill & Pub. This will be a Lars Nootbaar-themed experience with custom exterior signage, special giveaways for fans and different designs inspired by the outfielder’s favorite things. The Noot Baar will be open to the public on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.
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