County Council revives a plan to limit so‑called “aggressive” panhandling in roadways, pitting public‑safety goals against First Amendment concerns and raising the risk of legal challenges.

A 45-year-old man is charged after police say he dragged an officer and led a 100‑mph chase through St. Louis; spike strips stopped his car and court papers list multiple felonies.

Bomb-and-arson teams were called after an early-morning blaze heavily damaged a home in Berkley’s Harold Drive area. Investigators are searching the scene for evidence.

Two East St. Louis men face first-degree murder charges after a Belleville man was shot and killed last Saturday; both are jailed pending court appearances.

A 45-year-old Edgewater, Colorado woman died after a head-on crash on Highway 7 in Climax Springs; three others were taken to Lake Regional Hospital. Investigators are on the scene.

SLPS's first year with districtwide phonics produced modest gains in early grades, but most young readers still miss the typical-growth benchmark.

Four people were stranded about 120 feet up on the SkyScreamer at Six Flags St. Louis; fire crews were called in after park procedures failed and the riders were reported safe.

A north St. Louis house was set ablaze twice this week; no injuries were reported and bomb-and-arson investigators are assisting.

Sunny Friday with a high near 85°F, but multiple rounds of thunderstorms — some severe — are likely Saturday evening with heavy rain and flash-flooding risk.

Records reviewed by First Alert 4 show at least six North County Police Cooperative officers or staff face criminal charges, convictions or costly civil suits, prompting fresh questions about hiring and oversight.

A man was found fatally shot inside Ely Walker Lofts on Washington Avenue; St. Louis homicide detectives are investigating.

Two men were critically injured in a late-night shooting near Sherman Park in St. Louis; police responded to the 1500 block of N. Kingshighway and an investigation is underway.

A federal judge in St. Louis handed Eddie Marcus Love life plus 15 years for a May 2023 shooting that killed two women and later an unborn child.