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Interstate 70 shut down due to trailer fire in St. Charles County
ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Westbound Highway Interstate 70 is now open after a trailer fire shut down lanes for an extended period of time in St. Charles County on Thursday morning. All lanes of westbound I-70 at the 208-mile mark were blocked off due to a jack-knifed tractor trailer that also caught fire, according to […]
Militia recruiting notice in Chesterfield church bulletin leads to criticism and apology
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Criticism has poured in, both locally and nationally, after a notice appeared in a weekly bulletin for Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield, recruiting members for a militia. Kevin Fitzgerald is one of many who’ve been critical in posts online about the idea of a...
Heritage and Freedom Fest in O’Fallon: A four-day celebration
The O'Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest is a four-day event featuring delicious food, fireworks, carnival rides, games, music, and a parade, with headliner Bret Michaels performing on Country Night and a fireworks display on Family Night.
State workers set to leave downtown St. Louis for new facilities in Chesterfield
Employees of at least a dozen state departments are set to pack up to head to new digs in Chesterfield, Missouri, following a vote by the Missouri Board of Public Buildings to sell two state office buildings in downtown St. Louis.
O'Fallon to participate in another national opioid settlement
The state of Missouri has elected to participate in a new National Opioids Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co., providing an opportunity for O'Fallon to opt into the settlement. To participate, the city must execute appropriate documents no later than Aug. 12, 2024. A potential O’Fallon-Kroger settlement amount is not currently...
Cottleville fireworks stand employees make holiday fun possible for children with special needs
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- The loud, explosive nature of fireworks can be synonymous with July 4th celebrations. The experience, however, can be overwhelming to those with special needs. This is the case for Marion Armstrong’s family. Her 4-year-old son, Owen, has autism and ADHD. “We usually spend...
Rising Mississippi River creates concern in river towns
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- From Hannibal to Kimmswick, river town residents and elected officials are keeping close watch on the rising Mississippi River. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will crest at 23 feet on Saturday in Hannibal, which is in the moderate flood stage. In response, the town installed its five flood walls on Tuesday.
Chris Long of O’Fallon, MO
Chris Long of O’Fallon, MO joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Chris is 58 and has been listening to KSHE since he was tiny. Chris has in lived in Berkley, Ferguson, St. Louis CO., St. Charles, St. Peters,...
Moscow Mills City Hall closed for mold removal
MOSCOW MILLS, Mo. — The City Hall in Moscow Mills, Missouri, was closed Tuesday for mold remediation. The city issued a news release Tuesday, saying four offices had elevated levels of mold. The issue was detected with an air test. The city elected to have full mold remediation to...
Local Scout, Jacob Kramer, Honored with Medal of Merit
On Monday, June 3, at Troop 856’s Scout meeting in New Melle, the courageous youth member Jacob Kramer was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Medal of Merit for his exceptional bravery and service in implementing Scouting skills and ideals. According to Laura Enge, the Scouting District Director, the...
Mid America Veterans Museum plans expansion
The Mid America Veterans Museum, previously known as the St. Charles County Veterans Museum, hopes to expand through a new location on 1019 Bryan Road in O’Fallon, Missouri. “Our goal is eventually to build another building off-site from here that we will own ourselves because right now we're renting from the city,” Executive Director Nina DeAngelo said.
Two days of Riverfest fun
This year, the St. Charles Riverfest’s Fourth of July celebrations are going beyond the traditional single night of fireworks, offering a spectacular two-night extravaganza that promises to light up the spirits of all who gather. The annual event is on July 4 and July 5, to celebrate the freedom...
Washington steps up for Central School District students with Eagle Avenue sidewalk project
Washington Central School District students will have a safe place to walk along Eagle Avenue to and from the street's intersection with U.S. Business Route 24 in Washington when they return to school in August. Washington City Council members Monday unanimously approved the low bid of $109,852 from C&G Concrete...
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