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Metro East rallies around 7-year-old undergoing surgery to remove brain mass
FREEBURG, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Seven-year-old Jozie Kraemer is a bright spot in the Freeburg community. “She is full and vibrant with energy, she loves cheer, she gets along with just about everyone that she meets, she has lots of opinions,” said Krista Lunz, a friend of the Kraemer family. “There’s a lot to love about Jozie.”
Enjoy Illinois 300 moved to September so Metro East raceway can host NASCAR Playoffs
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. World Wide Technology Raceway will become a gateway to the NASCAR Cup Series championship as a shift in race dates on the 2025 schedule will make the Madison, Illinois-based short oval an opening-round playoff host. The Enjoy Illinois 300...
Two allegedly assault woman at Six Flags in Eureka
Eureka Police arrested a St. Louis man and woman, both 30, after they allegedly assaulted a woman in the line for the Mr. Freeze ride at the Six Flags amusement park, 4900 Six Flags Road, Capt. Michael Werges said. Officers were called at about 5:45 p.m. Aug. 11 to the...
A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A bald eagle is slowly recovering after surgeries in Missouri, the victim of a shooting that experts say is far too common for a symbol of America and other raptors.
Winchester Post Office Closed Till Further Notice, Several Left Without Power Following Friday Storm
Scott County residents are picking up the pieces this morning after storms caused severe damage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 3:00 pm for Central Scott and Morgan Counties. Minutes later a severe storm tore through the Winchester area knocking down trees and leaving several residents without power.
1 dead in early Saturday shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis County Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was fatally shot early Saturday in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Bellefontaine Neighbors police officers responded to a reported shooting around 2:40 a.m. in the 1100 block of Oran Drive. At the scene, officers found a man in his late teens suffering a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.
Fight reported at Florissant Walmart
FLORISSANT, Mo. — Police said there was a "scuffle" at a Florissant big box store Saturday. People on social media reported hearing gunshots at the Walmart store at 3390 N Highway 67. Police said they did not receive any reports of gunshots. This is a developing story. Additional details...
My car got towed after my daughter was in an accident – I told them not to do it and I have to pay $8k to get it back
A TOW company snagged a disabled vehicle after a school-age daughter was involved in an accident. Now, the mother is speaking out after the towing company asked her to fork over $8,000 for the car removal she didn’t want. “I feel so violated,” an anonymous mom in Chicago told local CBS affiliate WBBM-TV. The woman […]
Local bullet injury clinic heals community through holistic treatment
This is the number of gunshots Craig Collins, who wants to mentor children from tough neighborhoods, survived over two years and two incidents. “I grew up in Walnut Park. When I got shot, I was going through a tough time in my life. I was going through depression. I even started battling a drug problem,” Collins said.
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Man drives car into two pedestrians outside Barnhart bar & grill
BARNHART, Mo. — Two pedestrians were hurt after they were struck by a car Friday night outside a bar & grill in Barnhart, a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said early Sunday morning. The driver, a 30-year-old Crystal City man, was backing out of a parking...
Cubs claim Cardinals right-handed reliever off waivers
The Cubs have claimed Cardinals right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday. The Cardinals recently designated Armstrong, 33, for assignment. They traded outfielder Dylan Carlson to the Rays in exchange for Armstrong at the previous MLB trade deadline. Now, he'll enter a Cubs bullpen that ranks eighth in bullpen ERA across the league (3.73 ERA).
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