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First Alert Forward - Building on small businesses
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (111+ words) First Alert 4 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - What does it take to move small businesses forward in the region? This week, the team at First Alert Forward focused on small businesses such as coffee shops, that form a unique part…...
Massive trees left toppled in Ferguson after Monday's storms lead to a big cleanup
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (845+ words) FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Homeowners and business owners spent Tuesday cleaning up and patching roofs after Monday's storms toppled massive trees across parts of north St. Louis County. At Holly Lou Entertainment on South Florissant in Ferguson, a tree branch…...
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (264+ words) Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID…...
Mayor Spencer pushes through with budget despite lawsuit; speaks on London trade mission
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (567+ words) ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said the proposed city budget, that is now in the hands of the Board of Aldermen, gives police the chance to expand their operations, and will pay the officers more....
Clementine's Ice Cream to release 4 new flavors inspired by Route 66
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (67+ words) First Alert 4 Clementine's Ice Cream to release 4 new flavors inspired by Route 66 Shaboozey to perform at The Factory in autumn 2026 First Alert Forward - Building on small businesses Germantown, Ill. gets slammed by severe weather; homes damaged, trees, powerlines down First Alert…...
St. Ann man faces charges after assault involving machete
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (323+ words) ST. ANN, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Ann man faces charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action after police said he assaulted a woman with the handle and side of a machete. The St. Ann Police Department said the…...
Man gets suspended sentence, probation in Ted Drewes crash that injured 6 in St. Louis
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (90+ words) First Alert 4 Man gets suspended sentence, probation in Ted Drewes crash that injured 6 in St. Louis Shaboozey to perform at The Factory in autumn 2026 Germantown, Ill. gets slammed by severe weather; homes damaged, trees, powerlines down First Alert Forward - A unique…...
Dellwood storm damage raises questions about neighbor tree liability
54+ min ago (389+ words) DELLWOOD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - North St. Louis County saw damage from Monday night's storms. The high winds blew down a number of large trees and tree limbs in the Ferguson and Dellwood areas. The storm knocked down large tree limbs…...
I heard this. .. like boom!" Clinton County homeowners recall damaging severe weather
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (213+ words) CLINTON COUNTY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Storms across the bi-state have left many cleaning up and dealing with damage. Deb Wueebels could hear the severe storm hit her house Monday as she and her husband took cover in their shower. When it…...
Eight OD deaths at a halfway house went unnoticed. So far, there's been a lack of accountability
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (108+ words) First Alert 4 Eight OD deaths at a halfway house went unnoticed. So far, there's been a lack of accountability Shaboozey to perform at The Factory in autumn 2026 Germantown, Ill. gets slammed by severe weather; homes damaged, trees, powerlines down Clementine's Ice…...