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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'.
Crash closes I-70 WB ramp to I-270 SB for several hours
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A fiery crash closed the ramp from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 270 for several hours Friday morning. The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. Friday near SSM Health DePaul Hospital and Pattonville High School, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. All...
The magic of quilting found at Warm n Cozy Quilting in Columbia, Ill.
SPONSORED – Striving for the highest quality fabrics and supplies, Warm n Cozy Quilting is a one-stop-shop for quilting fanatics. With quilting classes and quilt intake from a vast shop of supplies and fabrics, they can provide for every quilting need. Warm N Cozy Quilting. 816 S Main St...
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Arnold Senior Expo to offer information, entertainment, food and fun
A fun-filled and educational morning is in store for visitors to the Arnold Senior Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. The event is for those 50 and older and is sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for seniors. Admission is free for...
Golf entertainment facility planned in STL area
An independent golf entertainment facility is in the works in the St. Louis area. Park North Golf Club is targeting a summer 2025 launch in Edwardsville, Illinois. Plans call for a 40-bay climate-controlled driving range, mini golf course, restaurant and a sports bar.
Silver Crown Field Set For Speedy WWTR Return
MADISON, Ill. — For the 11th time, USAC Silver Crown National Championship racing will take a trip to the biggest, boldest and fastest circuit on the USAC Silver Crown trail on Friday. Nineteen drivers and cars are entered for the Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown at World Wide...
Surprise Squad surprises back-to-school shoppers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Surprise Squad visited a local store to surprise back-to-school shoppers. First Alert 4′s Damon Arnold has how shoppers of all ages got a surprise to kick off the school year.
Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
St. Louis All Local PM: Hawley and Kunce debate over debates
What’s the potential for severe weather? U.S. Senate rivals Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce got into a squabble at the Missouri State Fair over debates. Ferguson police officer Travis Brown remains in a coma
St. Louis City officials working to add gender-neutral bathroom to recreation center
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4)—St. Louis City officials hope to start work to add a gender-neutral bathroom to a recreation center. Last year, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order to support transgender people, in part by making public spaces more inclusive. The Cherokee Rec Center would be the first to make changes by renovating two staff bathrooms into a gender-neutral locker room and bathroom.
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton goes to the dogs for Yappy Hour
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton is celebrating Yappy Hour every Tuesday in August. In honor of National Dog Month, a $15 cover charge reserves a table for people and their pooches from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Part of the proceeds go to the Animal Protective Association.
Wildwood hires communications and economic development manager
The city of Wildwood has welcomed Gina Tarte as its new communications and economic development manager. Tarte brings 18 years of professional experience to this position, including nine years leading marketing and communications for the Wildwood campus of St. Louis Community College. Before that, she served as the director of...
Roadside assistance reminder in wake of motorist’s death on I-44
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation continues after a man was struck and killed after changing a tire along the shoulder of westbound Interstate 44 in downtown St. Louis near the Dome at America’s Center.
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