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FEMA, local and state partners assess tornado damage 5p6ms

Tommie Kates had only been living in his North City home for a few weeks before the tornado hit. Now, the place is uninhabitable.

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Family on Monday identified the victim as Conrad David Wade Ashcraft.

State and local authorities investigating death of toddler at Park Hills daycare; state pulls facility’s license 273t6m

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Debris covers the road at Skinker Debaliviere near Kingsbury and Clara following strong storms...

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A suspect jumped from the River Bridge and is at the hospital after leading police on a...

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St. Louis Storms

Days after a tornado damaged parts of St. Louis, a local assisted living facility is still...

Days after tornado, an assisted living facility is still without power 6y2b5g

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Veronica Smith

Days after storm an assisted living facilityis still without power

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Recovery from the Friday tornado is still a long way off, and on Wednesday at the City...

‘Be a helper’ Community comes out to City Foundry to help tornado victims 35v

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Jon Kipper

Recovery from the Friday tornado is still a long way off, and on Wednesday at the City Foundry, the community came out to see how they could help.

St. Louis Storms

The needs continue to grow for people in the Delmar corridor as crews continue to restore...

Businesses and neighbors in Delmar Maker District looking for help as tornado recovery continues 2k6x3c

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Nathan Vickers

The needs continue to grow for people in the Delmar corridor as crews continue to restore power and stabilize buildings

St. Louis Storms

The biggest builders in St. Louis have committed equipment and employees to help with the...

St. Louis builders unite to help tornado victims 5g3a5g

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Russell Kinsaul

The biggest builders in St. Louis have committed equipment and employees to help with the recovery for victims of the May 16 tornado

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‘I’m very proud of this city’ Neighbors help neighbors as St. Louis shows resiliency after tornado c6z3z

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT

By Jon Kipper

North St. Louis continues to recover from the EF3 tornado that struck multiple neighborhoods Friday, and First Alert 4 found plenty of people lending a helping hand.

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Many childcare centers face long road to recovery from Friday’s tornado 1b7268

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Shawn g

The kids are missing and being missed as childcare centers were impacted by Friday’s tornado and Monday night’s storms. Some childcare centers in the path of the storm have a lot of work to complete before they can welcome children back

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Suspect jumps from River Bridge after leading police on pursuit 121o9

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The Missouri Botanical Garden has announced it will soon have its 18th “corpse flower” bloom.

Another corpse flower about to bloom at MoBOT 5o1z35

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The City Foundry is hosting a tornado relief night with a raffle, raising funds for the Delmar...

City Foundry fundraiser to help with storm recovery 19y48

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In partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Hot Meals U.S.A. and the...

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Cleanup continues across the St. Louis region following Friday’s tornado, which caused...

St. Louis psychologist shares tips for storm, comion fatigue 3p2z3e

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Cameron Bopp

Along with the physical destruction, many residents are now dealing with the emotional impact of the storm.

St. Louis City

CEMA Commissioner placed on leave after sirens do not go off ahead of Friday’s tornado

CEMA commissioner placed on leave after sirens didn’t go off during Friday storms 2k5m3v

Updated: 19 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff and Shoshana Stahl

The head of the City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) in St. Louis has been placed on leave, Mayor Cara Spencer’s office announced Tuesday night

Politics

Thousands of Missourians could lose Medicaid coverage under proposed changes 451c50

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Hannah Falcon

Health clinics are concerned patients will no longer receive care if Medicaid benefits are cut

Local

Urban League partners with Hot Meals USA and local church to feed 24,000 North City residents q2848

Updated: 13 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

In partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Hot Meals U.S.A. and the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints, volunteers are on track to feed 24,000 people in North City.

St. Louis City

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds offers comionate assistance for tornado victims 2e3a68

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Joshua Robinson

The Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Michael Butler, is taking action to relieve tornado victims in St. Louis.

St. Louis County

Crews across the region lined the streets in Clayton to clean up debris left behind by...

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Updated: 13 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

Crews across the region lined the streets in Clayton to clean up debris left behind by Friday’s tornado.

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The United Way of Greater St. Louis has connected more than 2,700 people to volunteer...

United Way gives volunteer opportunities to help clean up St. Louis 4h4z5w

Updated: 13 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

The United Way of Greater St. Louis has connected more than 2,700 people to volunteer opportunities in the city Wednesday.

Local

As a community rebuilds, the reminders of last Friday’s tragedy also bring out the best in...

‘God’s Pit Crew’ arrives in St. Louis to help after deadly tornado l6t47

Updated: 13 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

As a community rebuilds, the reminders of last Friday’s tragedy also bring out the best in people.

National

Circle K is offering discounted fuel prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend 45323r

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Jordan Gartner

Circle K is offering discounted fuel prices ahead of the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.

National

A statue of Jim Morrison stolen from his Paris gravesite has been found.

Singer Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years 4a95p

Updated: 15 hours ago

By CNN Newsource staff

The bust of Morrison was installed at his gravesite 10 years after his death in 1971.

National

FILE -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks during the Hall of Fame ring ceremony for...

Jim Irsay, longtime owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has died 16jf

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Jordan Gartner

Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died.

National

These are images of the highchairs sold on Amazon that are being recalled for safety hazards.

Highchairs sold on Amazon are being recalled for safety hazards 1nj2s

Updated: 16 hours ago

By CNN Newsource staff

Highchairs sold on Amazon are being included in a recent recall alert.

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St. Louis City

City Foundry providing aid for tornado victims 3w4q31

Updated: 14 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

The City Foundry is hosting a tornado relief night with a raffle, raising funds for the Delmar Makers District.

St. Louis City

3 men accused of stealing copper wire from storm damaged area 3952o

Updated: 17 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

Three men are accused of stealing copper wire from storm-damage areas in St. Louis and Granite City

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Lucy, the corpse flower, will soon be in bloom, the Missouri Botanical Garden announced on May...

Corpse flower to bloom at MoBOT in coming weeks 1if25

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Rheanna Wachter

The Missouri Botanical Garden has announced it will soon have its 18th “corpse flower” bloom.

National

Authorities detain the wrong man for murder during a funeral in North Carolina.

Wrong man arrested for 30-year-old murder during funeral r3557

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Carly Haynes, WRAL via CNN Newsource

What began as a funeral for a loved one in North Carolina last week turned chaotic when law enforcement showed up looking for a murder suspect.

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City of St. Louis to test warning sirens today 6k6a5

Updated: 19 hours ago

By First Alert 4 Staff

The City of St. Louis announced it will be testing its outdoor warning sirens today.

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Backstory STL #14: Jason Korner 4f2l21

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Matt Woods

This week’s guest on Backstory STL is Jason Korner.

St. Louis County

St. Louis County on track to fund opioid medication for jail as dozens go without treatment m636u

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Matt Woods

The long-acting injectable medication offers a huge advantage in treating Opioid Use Disorder.

National

FILE - Ranking member Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-Va., speaks, April 19, 2023, on Capitol Hill in...

Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after a battle with cancer 3j4d39

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Debra Worley

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning from his battle with cancer.

National

FILE - A common ingredient found in energy drinks fuels leukemia, according to a study.

Common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, study shows 48595x

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Amanda Alvarado

A common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, according to a new study.

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The Bomb and Arson Squad is investigating after a small fire led to an explosion at a car wash...

Bomb and Arson Squad investigating overnight fire, explosion at car wash 5t4o6f

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The Bomb and Arson Squad is investigating after a small fire led to an explosion at a car wash on Kingshighway overnight.