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St. Louis resident complains of foul-smelling liquid leaking from city trash trucks

‘We shouldn’t have to suffer like this’: St. Louis resident complains of foul-smelling liquid leaking from city trash trucks

Updated: 40 minutes ago
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By Jordyn Burrell
A north St. Louis resident says a foul-smelling liquid has been leaking from city trash trucks onto her neighborhood streets for the last six weeks.

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First Alert Forward: Building and strengthening neighborhoods

First Alert Forward: Building and strengthening neighborhoods 

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
What does it take to grow neighborhoods and strengthen communities?

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Mail delivery problems persist in north St. Louis County

Mail delivery problems persist in north St. Louis County

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Russell Kinsaul
Mail delivery problems in the St. Louis area are now impacting a neighborhood in north St. Louis County.

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About 100 protesters gathered at the Missouri state capitol on Wednesday as local government...

Protesters rally against data centers as Missouri officials meet to discuss projects

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
As local government officials pulled up to a data center event in the state’s capital city, they were greeted by chants of “down, down with corporate vultures, up, up with agriculture.”

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St. Louis man admits having 17 guns as a felon, some stolen

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A St. Louis man pleaded guilty to having over a dozen guns as a felon in court on Wednesday. The guns were found after the man fled from police and started a standoff.

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Struab’s Market up for sale

Straub’s Market up for sale

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A staple in the St. Louis area for nearly 70 years is now going up for sale.

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Authorities have issued a precautionary sewer back-up advisory for the area near a massive...

Precautionary sewer backup advisory issued for area near downtown sinkhole

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Shoshana Stahl
Authorities have issued a precautionary sewer back-up advisory for the area near a massive sinkhole that has formed in downtown St. Louis

News

Standoff following highway shootings, Independence, Mo.

Uber driver one of 5 shot in spree along I-70/I-670, suspect still at-large

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn, Gabbi Lumma and Sarah Motter
Police are investigating a series of reported shootings that left four people hurt Tuesday evening along I-70 and I-670.

News

There are 21 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Marshall County, and one person died from the...

Marvin Elementary staff member hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Ritenour school district announced Tuesday that a staff member at Marvin Elementary School had contracted Legionnaires’ disease and was hospitalized from late April to early May.

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SLPS Chief Legal Officer, Laura McLaughlin, to resign in December.

SLPS receives test results after Legionella found in water supply at central office

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis Public Schools announced Wednesday that it has received final test results for the central office’s water.
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A probable cause statement filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court said Farhan Rasoul Zadeh...

Police: Couple stole over $500K in goods from Home Depot in will-call order scheme

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Cole Quinn
Court documents said a St. Louis County couple stole $500,000 in merchandise from Home Depot over several years.

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Christopher Viehland, 32, faces charges of first-degree burglary, domestic assault and...

Union man charged after dousing woman in gasoline with makeshift flamethrower, deputies say

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Cole Quinn
A Union man faces charges after Franklin County deputies said he broke into a house and doused a woman with gasoline using a makeshift flamethrower.

News

Jackie Joyner-Kersee opens new innovation center aimed at growing opportunity in East St. Louis

Jackie Joyner-Kersee opens new innovation center aimed at growing opportunity in East St. Louis

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Justin Andrews
Across the St. Louis metro, there are pockets known as food deserts, where many families lack easy access to fresh, healthy food.

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Here are your top morning headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Your Wake-Up Call: June 17, 2026

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Here are your top morning headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Two men hospitalized after shooting in Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood

Two men hospitalized after shooting in Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Two men were hospitalized after a shooting in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood just before midnight.

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Tables filled quickly at a local restaurant Tuesday as community members showed support for a...

Community rallies in New Town to support a family after a teen’s drowning

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Shawn Loging
Tables filled quickly at a local restaurant Tuesday as community members showed support for a family grieving the death of a 16-year-old who drowned last week.

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St. Louis County homeowner disputes $12,000 tree removal bill after storm

St. Louis County homeowner disputes $12,000 tree removal bill after storm

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Jordyn Burrell
A St. Louis County homeowner is disputing a $12,000 bill from a tree removal company after powerful storms rolled through the area on April 27.

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Campaigns for and against Missouri income tax ballot measure receive millions in donations

Campaigns for and against Missouri income tax ballot measure receive millions in donations

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (First Alert 4)
Campaigns behind Missouri’s August ballot issue on eliminating the state income tax have received donations over a million dollars, according to campaign finance reports. Amendment 5 would phase out the state’s income tax and allow state lawmakers to raise sales taxes in response. Missouri voters will decide on the amendment Aug. 4

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According to court records, Sausha Myers, 29, is being charged with two counts of abuse or...

Children found malnourished inside residence, mother charged

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Karla Vasquez Mejia
One child died, and another child is currently in the hospital after being found inside a residence with severe malnutrition.

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Green Line Rapid Bus Transit moves a step closer to reality in St. Louis

Green Line Rapid Bus Transit moves a step closer to reality in St. Louis

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Bullard
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) voted Tuesday to send a locally preferred alternative, or LPA, to the Board of Directors

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WashU Medicine study finds new mRNA flu vaccine could reduce hospitalizations, deaths

WashU Medicine study finds new mRNA flu vaccine could reduce hospitalizations, deaths

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
A new mRNA flu vaccine awaiting FDA approval could reduce hospitalizations and deaths, according to local researchers.

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Legionnaires’ concerns linger as SLPS central office waits for testing results

Legionnaires’ concerns linger as SLPS central office waits for testing results

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Casey Zanowic
It's been almost two weeks since St. Louis Public Schools confirmed the presence of Legionella bacteria in the district's central office water system. Now, many are raising questions about what's happening and the potential impacts as the building remains closed.

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Turning your old tech into new found money

Turning your old tech into new found money

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Heather Sullivan
Your old cell phones, laptops and video games may be collecting dust. But you could be collecting cash for them.

News

MoDOT places speed trailer on Route 367 after deadly crash

MoDOT places speed trailer on Route 367 after deadly crash

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
MoDOT has placed a speed trailer along Route 367 in the same spot where a deadly crash happened last month.

Local

Multiple water main breaks caused a sinkhole to form underneath Highway I-70.

‘You’ll have a more scenic route’: Laclede’s Landing businesses persevering despite sinkhole, interstate closures

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By Jon Kipper
Crews continue to work on fixing the sinkhole in downtown St. Louis, which is causing problems for plenty of commuters, and businesses in that area have to deal with less pedestrian traffic and are urging customers to take extra time to get down into Laclede’s Landing.

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Chris Hill with his son Colin Hill.

Father raises awareness after son dies from heart condition

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Maurice Drummond
A father is raising awareness about a heart disease that claimed the life of his son, a cross-country runner at McCluer High School.

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Centene Corportation is looking to hire 150 people this year (Source: KLTV Staff)

Clayton-based Centene offering some employees buyouts, citing market issues

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
One of St. Louis’ and Missouri’s biggest companies is cutting the payroll

Crime

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Former Senior Airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base sentenced for sexually exploiting children

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A former Senior Airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base was sentenced for sexually exploiting children.

Crime

St. Louis County police are asking for help identifying this man in connection with a moped...

Man wearing ‘Tucker’s Place’ shirt sought for moped theft at River City Casino

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The St. Louis County Police Department is asking for help identifying a moped theft suspect.

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According to Clayton Police Department, Brenden Tucker, 27, is being charged with two counts...

University City man accused of molesting children at public pool

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By Karla Vasquez Mejia
A University City man is being accused of molesting children at a public pool.

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Diego Lopes fights Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South...

Missouri man among those accused of planning attack at White House UFC event

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man from Missouri is among five people arrested and charged in an alleged plot for an attack at the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event at the White House.

Metro East

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Edwardsville police join other Illinois departments for Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Edwardsville Police Department is focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers for the Fourth of July.

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Man sentenced to life without parole for killing of St. Louis emcee

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 15 years after a jury found him guilty of murder earlier this year.

Crime

Convicted Ballwin serial rapist sentenced to centuries in prison

Convicted Ballwin serial rapist sentenced to centuries in prison

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Ballwin man convicted on 17 counts of rape and sodomy will spend his life in prison.

Entertainment

The outside of the Balkan Treat Box in St. Louis

Balkan Treat Box chef wins James Beard Award

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Loryn Nalic, chef and owner of Balkan Treat Box, was named Best Chef of the Midwest at the James Beard Awards.

Weather Outlook Special

First Alert 4's Summer Weather Outlook for 2026.

WATCH: Summer Weather Outlook 2026

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
From thunderstorms to an especially rough tick season, the First Alert 4 Weather Team is preparing you for what's ahead this summer.  

News

Shooting

1 killed in East St. Louis shooting Monday morning

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By Cole Quinn
One person was killed in a shooting in East St. Louis on Monday morning.

News

A man died on Monday night after being struck by a train in St. Louis.

Man in wheelchair dies after being hit by train in south St. Louis

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Cole Quinn
A man died on Monday night after being struck by a train in St. Louis.

News

Downtown St. Louis sinkhole repairs continue; reopening timeline for I-44 unclear

Downtown St. Louis sinkhole repairs continue; reopening timeline unclear

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM CDT
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By Haley Kerby
Officials with the Water Division said they are uncertain about the timeline and costs for repairing the sinkhole in downtown St. Louis.

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SLPS Chief Legal Officer, Laura McLaughlin, to resign in December.

New Legionella test results expected Tuesday at SLPS central office

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM CDT
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By Justin Andrews
St. Louis Public Schools said they expect to receive additional test results Tuesday as they continue investigating the presence of Legionella bacteria in the district’s central office water system.

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Fire officials are investigating after a second fire at a Fairview Heights house in two weeks.

Firefighters respond to second fire at same Fairview Heights home in two weeks

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:56 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Fire officials are investigating after a second fire at a Fairview Heights house in two weeks.

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Officials are investigating a shooting at the Emerson Park Station.

One person hospitalized after shooting at Emerson Park Station

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 5:26 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Officials are investigating a shooting at the Emerson Park Station.

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District is projecting a $3.3 million budget surplus by the end...

Ferguson-Florissant School District sees improving financial picture after financial struggles

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
The Ferguson-Florissant School District is projecting a $3.3 million budget surplus by the end of this school year after starting the year with a projected multi-million dollar deficit.

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Water woes: From St Louis to Kirkwood, cities face millions in water infrastructure needs

Water woes: From St Louis to Kirkwood, cities face millions in water infrastructure needs

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Jon Kipper
While the sinkhole in downtown St. Louis under the highway is a visual depiction of disinvestment in the city’s water infrastructure, there are other examples in the region

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New splash pad at Kinetic Park closed after multiple children injured

New splash pad at Kinetic Park closed after multiple children injured

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
A new splash pad at Kinetic Park closed Sunday, two days after opening, following numerous reports of children being injured.

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BRENDA DEUTSCH is facing child abuse charges in Lincoln County.

Missouri foster parent accused of trading child for exotic animal pleads guilty

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Missouri foster parent accused of trading a child for an exotic animal has pleaded guilty.

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Interstate-70 eastbound near downtown St. Louis was closed Saturday afternoon after a sinkhole...

I-44 shutdown snarls commutes as sinkhole repair crews widen, deepen hole

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl
Crews worked around the clock on Monday to work on repairs to the sinkhole on Broadway.

First Alert Forward

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Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt pushes federal fix for college sports amid NIL chaos

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By David Amelotti
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt is among lawmakers pushing federal legislation aimed at creating uniform rules for college athletics as lawsuits make it harder for the NCAA to enforce basic regulations.

Metro East

A new EV charging station opened in East St. Louis on June 15, 2026.

East St. Louis unveils new electric vehicle charging station

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
East St. Louis officials and Ameren Illinois held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a new public direct-current fast-charging electric vehicle station.

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St. Louis County raises Juneteenth flags ahead of Friday holiday

St. Louis County raises Juneteenth flags ahead of Friday holiday

Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Community leaders and members of the NAACP installed Juneteenth flags outside the St. Louis County headquarters in Clayton ahead of Friday’s holiday.
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