‘Her life’s work went into this house and it killed her’: Son of woman killed in tornado speaks to First Alert 4 412w1z
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 4t3p5b
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 572q5i
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 255u5w
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 701r5e
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 6m66k
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 6z3p6v
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 442u1v
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 3t10i
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 6o245h
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 602s6w
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 6i2e4f
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 432j2r
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 153r2p
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 5n215r
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 3f3g6b
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 5v6c42
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 323l5j
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 6d4x6h
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 u6v2s
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 2e2v2s
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 73o4q
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 5n3w2
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 3x6m5q
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 4e4m
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 3c5i1v
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 5z4y1e
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 m6r67
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 w3r3j
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 5f132h
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’ 2v5123
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 1m1j68
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 r473c
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 m5k6i
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 5t6t2i
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 v3x35
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 6dcq
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 5u1o4l
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 5m565b
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 424w6v
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 6d5w72
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 q3s5x
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 68py
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.
Local federal worker union reacts to White House deadline to resign 2d3ip
Updated: Feb. 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Another pause was put on an executive order issued by President Trump. Just 12 hours before the deadline for millions of federal workers to accept a buyout offer, federal judges put that on hold.
Mom’s Deli to relocate, eviction order filed 16n53
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
A sign in the window of a South City staple set off a series of emotions across the region. Mom’s Deli, which has been open for nearly five decades is closing and trying to find a new spot for “Mom’s Specials”.
St. Louis Lambert Airport sees largest number of engers in decades 1r3n4a
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
From work to leisure, travelers make their way through St. Louis' Lambert Airport for all kinds of reasons and according to the airport, 15.9 million people touched down at the terminals in 2024.
‘Trump Tariff’ paused for Mexico and Canada, uncertainty looms for St. Louis produce markets 6m6o71
Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Americans across the nation are concerned about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China on their pockets. Economists believe there will be a price spike for goods from electronics to clothing and shoes but say you will feel it first in your grocery cart.
‘Trump Tariffs’ to take effect Saturday, St. Louis businesses affected 4j2f6c
Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Tariffs on goods from the United States' three largest trading partners: Canada, Mexico, and China will arrive on Saturday. The three countries for more than a third of the goods and services brought to the U.S. and they will cost businesses and consumers in the Bi-State.
Record-breaking organ donation in St. Louis area, one recipient shares story 6k2gg
Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
New data shows that in 2024, Mid-America Transplant impacted around 200,000 lives across the 84 counties it serves.
Crews are out patching potholes, make sure you move over 73l1j
Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Jordyn Burrell
Pothole season is here and crews are now shifting gears from plowing the snow to fixing the potholes.