News 4 Investigates: Daily Briefing

Tue Dec 15 18:22:49 PST 2009 by Chris Nagus

USfidelis Lays Off 20 Percent of Workforce/ Company Founder Moves Into Mansion

USfidelis remains a giant in the extended auto warranty business. However, the company work force has been slashed. In April the company employed nearly 11 hundred workers, today they employ roughly 5 hundred.

Wed Jan 20 18:55:40 PST 2010 by Chris Nagus

Wedding Photographer Issues Statement

Today Erin Evans Ford released a statement. The better business bureau put out a warning about Ford's business Absolute Photography last week.

Mon Feb 22 18:37:46 PST 2010 by Chris Nagus

How would you like a bill from the fire department?

St. Louis is trying to overcome a $45 million budget shortfall in 2010, which means city hall needs to get creative. There are several options on the table, one of them involves billing anyone who calls the fire department.

Wed Apr 28 12:53:30 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Water On The Landing

It's 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon, I just walked into the newsroom after a quick trip to Laclede's Landing where things are starting to get wet. There is water over the road at Washington Avenue and Lenoire K. Sullivan Blvd,

Wed May 19 19:12:04 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Kraig Monroe released from jail

Kraig Monroe, the man accused of beating 2-year-old Amanda Runyon, is out of jail.

Thu May 20 19:36:50 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Highway Tribute: Is it Worth It?

There is no question Wyvetter Younge was an advocate for the metro east, and especially East St. Louis. She served in the Illinois House for more than 3 decades,

Mon May 24 19:52:47 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

School is now a strip club

Here's something you don't hear or see everyday - an elementary school has been converted into a strip club. It's happened in the small central Illinois community of Neago, it's along I 57 just north of Effingham.

Thu Jun 03 18:43:39 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

What's the strangest thing you've seen on the interstate?

Today I was driving down Interstate 70 with photographer Jim Thomas, I captured this video of a guy sitting in the back of a truck. As you can see in the video he was sitting behind piles of furniture, there's no way this was legal or safe.

Thu Jun 03 19:09:20 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Name The Elephant

Check this out, tonight we did a story about an unusual scene along Lindbergh Road in Hazelwood. If you drive that stretch of road you have probably noticed the giant elephant in front of Complete Auto Body & Repair.

Mon Jun 14 19:16:23 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

A Big 12 is now 10 - predictions please

Check this out, tonight we did a story about an unusual scene along Lindbergh Road in Hazelwood. If you drive that stretch of road you have probably noticed the giant elephant in front of Complete Auto Body & Repair.

Thu Jul 01 11:33:25 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Update

On Wednesday we told you about financial troubles at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center in East St. Louis. The board chairman told me the center was on the brink of foreclosure, but also said the bank was willing to be patient.

Thu Jul 29 13:43:20 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Is Nelly Making A Downtown Cameo Tonight?

Rumors are starting to swirl, could Nelly be making a downtown cameo tonight?

Mon Aug 16 12:32:37 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

$1.6 million for windows, taxpayers pick up the tab

Federal Stimulus funds intended to create jobs are paying for new windows at Scott Air Force Base.

Tue Aug 17 15:21:13 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Why do government projects seem to cost so much?

If you have ever wondered why government projects seem to cost so much News 4 is gathering some insight.

Mon Nov 01 20:47:12 PDT 2010 by Chris Nagus

Beware of bogus lottery check

If you have ever wondered why government projects seem to cost so much News 4 is gathering some insight.

Mon Nov 22 20:30:26 PST 2010 by Chris Nagus

Becoming a notary is as easy as becoming a golf strength training specialist

If you have ever wondered why government projects seem to cost so much News 4 is gathering some insight.

Thu Dec 02 15:42:30 PST 2010 by Chris Nagus

U.S. Fidelis Founder's wife wants to keep expensive cars

If you have ever wondered why government projects seem to cost so much News 4 is gathering some insight.

Thu Jan 06 20:18:50 PST 2011 by Chris Nagus

$900 dollar tow bills enrage Sunset Hills tornado victims

Tornado victims from Sunset Hills feel like they're getting socked with a double whammy.

Mon Sep 19 20:20:00 PDT 2011 by Chris Nagus

Free cell phones are not really free

A free phone might sound like a great deal, but what if you don't want it?

Tue Sep 20 20:15:00 PDT 2011 by Chris Nagus

More trouble at Oak Grove Cemetery

News 4 continues to hear complaints about Oak Grove Cemetery located at 7800 St. Charles Rock Road.

Wed Sep 21 20:15:00 PDT 2011 by Chris Nagus

Local contractor scamming people with multiple LLCs

Good luck trying to sue one local contractor, his customers say he's impossible to find - after he takes their money. He uses Missouri law to form all kinds of companies and his customers say he's playing the system.

Tue Jan 10 19:59:24 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

Problems with getting Payment for Presciption Drug Costs

A billing error at a Wal-Mart pharmacy led to a nightmare for a disabled Missouri woman. After wasting months trying to get the problem solved on her own, she called News 4 for help. Amazingly, once Chris Nagus got on the phone.

Wed Jan 11 14:28:47 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

News 4 investigation spurs major changes in free cell phone program

Each time you pay your cell phone bill there's a fee to provide free cell phones to people in need.

Tue Jan 17 20:18:19 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

Mess, Mugshot and some Murky Excuses in Parking lot Payment Problems

A St. Louis man says he was steamrolled by a paving company.

Thu Jan 26 20:16:29 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

St. Louis Pastor has problems after getting hit by a rental car

A St. Louis man says he was steamrolled by a paving company.

Wed Feb 15 20:19:33 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

Missing DNA mystery solved by News 4

It's bad enough when a family member dies, but imagine if a human error forced you to wait months to say goodbye.

Thu Feb 16 20:17:02 PST 2012 by Chris Nagus

Dissastified customers out thousands dealing with motorcycle dealer

It's bad enough when a family member dies, but imagine if a human error forced you to wait months to say goodbye.

Mon Oct 31 10:50:46 PDT 2011 by Chris Nagus and John O'Sullivan

Foul Mouth Debt Collectors

A local man says his experience with a debt collector crossed the line and it looks like he's not the only one dealing with this questionable company.

Thu Nov 17 12:09:50 PST 2011 by Chris Nagus and John O'Sullivan