East St. Louis re gun violence victims on National awareness day 1l3x6y
Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
On National Gun Violence Awareness day, a day meant to recognize people shot and killed every day in our country, people in East St. Louis gathered wearing the color orange.
‘He didn’t want a funeral, he didn’t want a memorial service, he wanted a party:’ Friends, family of Brian McKenna celebrate 3l4q4u
Updated: May 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
It was a party in South City on Saturday with a live band, food vendors, and good weather. It made for the perfect afternoon to celebrate the life of Brian McKenna, a beloved St. Louis sports radio personality, on what has been named ‘Brian McKenna Day’.
Group calls for St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery to resign or be removed 6v95r
Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
After several controversial issues, the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis is under fire, and now, a local organization is calling on the Attorney General and the Circuit Attorney to remove him from the job.
Only On 4: Family shot at while driving, 9-year-old son killed, calling on suspect to turn themself in to police 561m2o
Updated: May 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
The search is on to find the killer of a 9-year-old boy. The loss overcomes his family as they push for justice.
Large events held to clean up St. Louis after tornado, volunteers and donations still needed 621k1h
Updated: May 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Governor Mike Kehoe approved the deployment of the National Guard after receiving the request from St. Louis officials Friday night. While the National Guard won’t arrive for a few days, volunteers are hard at work this weekend. From the Urban League to Forest Park, the work continues on all fronts, as people and organizations try to get St. Louis up and running again.
St. Louis Healthcare professionals providing care, food to tornado victims 4v101t
Updated: May 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
As storm victims recover, many are without medical care and prescriptions.
Siblings want suspect found after witnessing sister’s murder 4d511
Updated: May 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A family forever changed on Mother’s Day, now sharing their story and continued fear. 24-year-old Jorre Hadley was found shot and killed in a car on Maffitt Avenue. Police are still looking for a man wanted in the case; they say he is armed and dangerous.
‘Her life’s work went into this house and it killed her’: Son of woman killed in tornado speaks to First Alert 4 26368
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:35 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Five families are mourning tonight after losing loved ones in Friday’s storm. On Sunday, First Alert 4 is learning more about one of the victims.
Berkeley police are searching for person who hit a woman on Airport Rd. and fled the scene 8492u
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
First Alert Four is getting new details on the moment a woman was hit by a car and left on the road. She is in critical condition in an area hospital. This happened in an area police say is of concern when it comes to speeding, even after work was done to make it safer.
St. Louis has record-setting April rain, landscapers plan accordingly 692h
Updated: May 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
After a record-setting month of April, the rain has continued to pour down these first couple of weeks of May. The barrage of spring showers is causing problems for landscapers.
10+ cars broken into downtown, victim shocked that police didn’t show up 305w5s
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
First Alert 4 found more than a dozen piles of glass after car break-ins near Busch Stadium. St. Louis Metropolitan Police confirmed thieves struck during Tuesday’s Cardinals game.
North County mother concerned about lack of school nurses 2e19m
Updated: May 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A mother in north St. Louis County is concerned about the lack of school nurses.
Only on 4: Parents of St. Louis teen who fell off SUV, was fatally struck, speak out 43546v
Updated: Apr. 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Police say a teen was struck and killed by a St. Louis fire truck late Saturday night. The teen was later identified as 18-year-old Nyla Simmons. Her parents ed the teen as a social butterfly who loved a good time. Now, her parents are asking people to learn from her mistakes and be safe while having fun.
Daughter of woman severely burned in St. Charles fire speaks out, asks for community’s help 535c33
Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A St. Charles family is asking the community for help after their home was destroyed, and a mother and daughter were left badly burned.
Madison County teens charged with felony mob action charges, one of the victims speaks out 3s4e3w
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A teen girl and her mother shared their story after they say girls attacked her, the 2 girls who she called her best friends.
Man dies after electric skateboard accident on Grant’s Trail 5e6u48
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Jordyn Burrell
A man died after an electric skateboard accident on Grant’s Trail.
Dog attack in North County leaves woman, 4-year-old seriously injured 2i6o3x
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Police in north St. Louis County are looking for the owners of one of two pitbulls that were caught on camera attacking a woman and her daughter.
Troy man ejected from ATV and struck by driver, family calls for more safety laws 193m5
Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
33-year-old Todd Bishop was killed after he was ejected off his ATV and struck by a driver nearly 2 weeks ago. The accident happened in Lincoln County, near Troy. His family hopes to change Missouri law and save other ATV riders before it’s too late.
Residents say they feel safe downtown amid busy sports weekend 245p3i
Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
It’s a busy weekend downtown for sports fans, as St. Louis hosts the Frozen Four Hockey Tournament and the Cardinals begin a series at home.
Multiple holes in Spanish Lake apartment ceiling, elderly resident forced to leave 3g4v65
Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A son is fighting to get his mother into safe living conditions, calling on First Alert 4 for help.
North City business defends itself after shooting on Sunday 6v641m
Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
St. Louis Police continue to try and track down leads in a shooting that injured a teenager. The incident happened around 4:15 pm outside a convenience store that some residents say has become a problem property.
Family re K’Sean Collard, the man killed in Bellefontaine Neighbors triple shooting 2k181m
Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Balloons were released in honor of an aspiring local musician killed in a shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors. His family is now finding strength in each other.
O’Fallon flooding closes road, blocks entrance of subdivision 41d30
Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
The signs along Weldon Spring Rd say the road is flooded, and neighbors say all the rain on Friday flooded the area, making the road imable.
Storm resource centers open Monday and Tuesday in Florissant, Arnold 3u5ji
Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Jordyn Burrell
New resources are available for people in Jefferson and St. Louis County affected by devastating storms earlier in March.
Local church buys out local pharmacy, covering St. Louis residents’ co-pays m36o
Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 6:32 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are closing their doors permanently in multiple locations across the region, making accessibility a concern. One local pharmacy is pledging security for customers left to transfer their medications.
‘We all just want answers’: Family speaks out after mother, son killed in crash 206x3g
Updated: Mar. 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A family is left grieving after burying a mother and son, and a daughter is left fighting for her life after a crash earlier this month. The family is staying strong for the child left behind, but they want answers as to why the driver involved was even behind the wheel.
Local organizations concerned about the HIV epidemic if cuts to the CDC begin 5r1h3i
Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
More money cuts from the Trump istration could soon hit St. Louis. One agency targeted is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specifically its HIV prevention division.
3 years after his death, Tyre Sampson’s family opens a snack shop in his name 1q432d
Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Three years after a tragedy struck a local family when Tyre Sampson was killed on a spring break vacation, the wounds are still fresh.
Dept of Education cuts leave concern for incoming college students 46265w
Updated: Mar. 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
With the future of the U.S. Department of Education uncertain, many are worried about a trickle-down effect.
Woman identified in suspicious death investigation in St. Louis County i3h4
Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell and First Alert 4 Staff
A suspicious death in St. Louis County has prompted an investigation by police.
Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital closed indefinitely 512i4y
Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital surrendered it’s hospital license this week after not meeting State standards.
Lebanon, Illinois, residents upset after cemetery mementos left in city dumpster 1p5r5g
Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
Grieving families are shocked and looking for memorials left on their loved ones' graves after the College Hill Cemetery was cleared out of decor.
‘The Last Hotel STL’ closes its door abruptly amid busy tourist weekend 6s94c
Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Guests who tried to check in today found their hotel was checked out. A note on the doors of a downtown hotel said it was closed and directed guests to TripAdvisor for a solution.
St. Louis area woman laid off from federal government job, union holds event to help 4n2q56
Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
The American Federation of Government Employees and other federal employees are voicing their frustrations on Thursday night.
Local businesses react to tariffs going into effect 2d3o45
Updated: Mar. 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
“We knew they were coming at some point, we at least have some certainty around what it’s going to be, it’s going to be 25% on Mexico and Canada, it at least lets us forecast what those price increases will be from our manufacturers,” said Justin Breckle, Owner of Authorized Appliance.
Video shows moment shots fired at student getting off school bus in Alton; 2 suspects charged 6t60o
Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell and First Alert 4 Staff
The Alton Police Department says two suspects are charged after a night school student was shot at by multiple individuals while getting off a school bus Wednesday evening
Gateway Arch Park Foundation concerned about layoffs ahead of busy tourism season 4c6u25
Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
The Trump istration has recently fired around 2,000 people at the U.S. Forest Service and another 1,000 National Park Service employees. It’s a part of the istration’s push to cut federal spending and shrink the size of the government.
St. Louis residents take part in national ‘economic blackout’ l3z3j
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
At home and nationwide, many shoppers kept their wallets closed on Friday, calling it an economic boycott of big businesses.
Clayton approves Taste of St. Louis event, organizers discuss move from Downtown 2m6u6q
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
The Taste of St. Louis is proposing a move to Clayton. The Clayton Board of Alderman approved the event to be held in the city on Tuesday but still have final agreements to work out with organizers.
Party City to close its doors Friday, local businesses picking up their customers 56372r
Updated: Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
The decline of big retail stores is making headlines daily, from Big Lots to Party City. While these major chains are struggling or outright collapsing, there is new hope for our small businesses.
St. Louis family goes viral on TikTok, millions help toddler diagnosed with Rickets 3fw5u
Updated: Feb. 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
A call for help from a St. Louis family has gone viral, racking up more than 30 million views on TikTok. The family asked for advice about their 2-year-old, who suddenly stopped walking.
Mom’s Deli final day on Jamieson Avenue on Sunday 3a104j
Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
According to the owner, Mom’s Deli, a St. Louis staple, plans to close its doors by the end of the weekend, but not for good.
Local veteran reacts to Veteran Affairs layoffs 194f2e
Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
A thousand employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are now looking for new jobs after layoffs next week.
St. Francois County sees 10 inches of snow, people digging their way out l3l5x
Updated: Feb. 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
St. Francois County residents say they’re still cleaning up after an ice storm a few weeks ago and have been hit with nearly a foot of snow. Now, people are shoveling their way out and finding time to have fun in the snow.
North City Walgreens to close, local pharmacies ready to pick up slack 6vz2z
Updated: Feb. 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Yet another Walgreens is closing in St. Louis and the closure comes as the corporation faces a number of issues in staying viable.
Flu cases in Missouri and Illinois reach ‘Very High’ level according to CDC 13r6i
Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, positivity rates are up to 35%, and there were nearly 15,000 cases in the week ending February 8th. At the same time, hospital visits for the flu increased by 5%.
St. Louis area volunteers take ‘polar plunge’ to Special Olympics Missouri 5i6c4q
Updated: Feb. 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
People braved the cold and plunged into the Creve Coeur Lake in this cold weather. Volunteers ed the Special Olympics of Missouri for its 19th annual ‘polar plunge’.
Driver dies after crash involving St. Louis City garbage truck 21d2l
Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Jordyn Burrell
One person died after a crash involving a St. Louis City garbage truck on Thursday morning.
St. Louis area grocery stores get ready for winter weather d1h3y
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Local stores are seeing plenty of shoppers grabbing the things they may need for a few days.
Missouri Botanical Garden awarded $100K for connection to slavery 71k70
Updated: Feb. 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
The National Park Service has awarded the Missouri Botanical Garden $99,920 because of its connection to slavery.