07/03/2009 McCaskill pushes to keep Fenton plant open Sen. Claire McCaskill is urging Chrysler to reconsider shutting down its two plants in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton.

Man shot or stabbed, then drives through fence in downtown St. Louis St. Louis police are investigating after a car was driven through a fence in the Laclede's Landing area, not far from the Gateway Arch. • Photos from the scene

07/02/2009 Illinois police cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend Police across Illinois are cracking down on drunk driving this holiday, and they're specifically targeting nighttime drivers.

Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide.

07/03/2009

Fair St. Louis gets under way

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One of the nation's largest Fourth of July events, Fair St. Louis, runs Friday and Saturday with concerts, shows and plenty of fireworks.

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07/01/2009

Mo. renames road cleaned by neo-Nazis after rabbi
A Missouri road adopted by a neo-Nazi group under the state's litter cleanup program has been renamed for a rabbi who narrowly escaped Nazi Germany in World War II.

Progress slow for Coleman memorial Money has been donated to build a memorial for the slain members of the Coleman family.

Two midtown campuses flooded after water main break A water main break has resulted in flooding on the Harris Stowe State University campus as well as the St. Louis University Campus.  • Raw video from the scene • Photos from the scene

Teen fatally shot by 60-year-old man

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A 60-year-old St. Louis man is facing second-degree murder charges after allegedly killing a teenager whom the man believed had previously assaulted him. Authorities say Johnnie Pulley Jr. spotted 17-year-old Brandon Colenburg, said something to him, and shot him in the side.

07/02/2009

Sources: Final truck built, tools, parts and jobs from Chrysler Fenton plant heading to Mexico

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Workers at the Chrysler Plant in Fenton have made their last Dodge Ram. As the last pickup rolled off the line, workers slapped a bumper sticker on the final truck that reads Fighting To Save St. Louis Jobs.

06/30/2009 Victims in Florissant fire identified Authorities have identified the two women killed in an overnight fire at a town house in the 1900 block of Woodridge Lane in Florissant, Mo. • Watch raw video • Photos from the scene

07/02/2009

Two cases of swine flu reported in Metro-East

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St. Clair County is investigating two reported cases of the swine flu. These are the first cases that have been reported in that county. On Wednesday the St. Clair County officials confirmed a teenager and an adult male have been diagnosed with the virus.

American Recovery Act turns growth green in Columbia
Brad McConnell was well aware of the nascent movement for energy-efficient housing when he started a contracting company last October that specializes in weatherizing homes.

07/01/2009

Mixed news for American auto makers
Ford saw its June sales drop by a little more than 10 percent, but that's much better than the 40 percent decreases that were common in previous months. 

Man injured in overnight shooting in Wellston Police are investigating a shooting that happened just after 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. This happened in north St. Louis County in the 6400 block of Wellsmar, which is in Wellston, Mo. • Watch raw video

Volunteer at Fair St. Louis and the All-Star game Between this weekend’s festivities and the All-Star game, St. Louis is going to be party central.  But these events could not happen without some dedicated volunteers.

Police investigating thefts near St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis police are dealing with a rash of car break-ins in Forest Park. Police confirmed to News 4 Wednesday that four cars were burglarized near the St. Louis Zoo.

New billboard seeks warning labels for hot dogs
A new billboard debuting in St. Louis asks for "dietary disaster" warning labels to be put on hot dogs served at Busch Stadium and other Major League Baseball stadiums.

06/30/2009 Ameren gives break to low-income customers AmerenUE is giving a break to needy customers who have fallen behind in their utility payments.

Man drives car into North County building Police have arrested the man they say drove his car into a building in north St. Louis County. It happened just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of North Florissant and Airport Road.

07/01/2009

Collinsville's Ketchup bottle water tower getting makeover
Collinsville's famous water tower in the form of a giant ketchup bottle is getting a makeover, just in time for its 60th birthday.

St. Louis men accused of abusing 15-year-old boy

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Two St. Louis men are accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy. Prosecutors have charged 34-year-old Bobby Plain and 42-year-old Kurt Carson with three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. Both are jailed on $200,000 bond.

06/29/2009 Man arrested for Granite City robberies Granite City Police have arrested a man accused of committing two armed robberies in the past week

Hearing over Joyce Meyer Ministries set in civil suit There are more developments in the Coleman murder case.  • View entire Coleman court records • Sheri, Garett and Gavin Coleman photos • Photos: Coleman arrives at courthouse • Photos of Coleman's transfer

06/30/2009

Police arrest husband in shooting death of wife

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St. Louis County Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of his wife. Harrison Flowers, 35, is charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action. Latasha Flowers, 29, was shot in the arm and face at their home on Saturday, June 27th. 

07/01/2009

MU sees 16 percent increase in financial aid applications
MU has experienced a 16-percent increase in the number of students applying for federal financial aid this year, which amounts to 2,859 more students using that option to pay for college.

06/29/2009 Teen riding skateboard hit by car in Granite City Police are investigating after a boy riding on a skateboard was hit by a car. This happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 2300 block of Cleveland.

06/30/2009

Latest state audit reveals alleged fraud
Former St. Louis city accountant Calvin Johnson has been charged with felony stealing in an alleged scheme uncovered by state auditors.

06/29/2009 Missouri to prosecute unlicensed dog breeders The state that has come under fire for being the "puppy mill" capital of the U.S. on Monday announced an aggressive campaign to investigate and prosecute unlicensed dog breeders.

06/30/2009

St. Louis unveils urban sculpture garden
Two weeks before baseball's All-Star Game brings crowds to St. Louis, the city is opening a downtown sculpture park

06/29/2009 Photos: Duplex catches fire in north St. Louis Investigators are looking into the cause of an overnight fire. It happened at a duplex in north St. Louis. The fire broke out before 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Page. • Watch raw video • Photos from the scene

06/30/2009

St. Louis unveils urban sculpture garden
Two weeks before baseball's All-Star Game brings crowds to St. Louis, the city is opening a downtown sculpture park.

06/27/2009 Man thrown from Poplar Street Bridge found alive Officials said a man who was thrown Saturday evening from the Poplar Street Bridge was found alive floating in the Mississippi River. • Watch News 4 coverage

06/29/2009

Tow operator pleads not guilty in St. Louis
The manager of a St. Louis towing company has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of defrauding vehicle owners, rental car companies, banks and a credit union for more than four years.

06/30/2009

Parking garage robbery was a game for suspects
Teens arrested on suspicion of robbing and attacking a Columbia man three weeks ago in a downtown parking garage said they did so as part of a game called “Knock Out King,” according to probable cause statements filed in 13th Circuit Court.

06/28/2009

St. Louis homeless advocates: Just say no
St. Louis officials and advocates for the homeless say people should donate to organizations that help those who are down on their luck instead of giving that money to panhandlers.

Honor Flights working to serve WWII vets
Central Missouri Honor Flight is scheduling as many flights to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as it can to get every veteran who wants to go there.

06/29/2009

S. Illinois man dies in chain saw accident
Authorities say a 57-year-old southern Illinois man died in a weekend accident involving a chain saw on his property.

Mother's boyfriend charged in 2-year-old child's death A 2-year-old child is dead, and the boyfriend of the toddler's mother is charged with first-degree murder and other counts. St. Louis police say an ambulance was called Saturday morning after someone at an apartment called to say 2-year-old Samar Brown was not breathing. • Mother talks to News 4

06/28/2009

Schillerstrom announces run for Illinois governor
DuPage County Board chairman Bob Schillerstrom has announced he is running for the Republican Party's nomination for Illinois governor.

06/29/2009

Two dogs rescued from scorching car near Humane Society

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Two dogs were rescued from a hot car today near the Humane Society at the 1200 Macklind Avenue. The dogs were trapped in the vehicle for more than an hour with temperatures inside the car hitting above 90 degrees. 

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06/28/2009

Dog rescued from inside 105-degree car
The Humane Society of Missouri said a pitbull was rescued Saturday from a car that had an internal temperature of 105 degrees. The dog's owners were eating inside a nearby restaurant.

New spending close to Missouri budget cuts Last week, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed $105 million from the 2010 budget taking effect Wednesday. Calling the cuts a "near record," Nixon said they were needed to preserve state support for health care, education and economic development. But the money-saving vetoes were nearly offset by the $95 million cost of Nixon's marquee new programs.

06/27/2009

Ark. plane crash kills 2 SLUH students
Three people, including two St. Louis University High School students, died Friday morning in a small plane crash at a north Arkansas fishing resorts, authorities said.

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Salem, Ill. soldier, 23, killed in Iraq
The Department of Defense said a Salem, Ill., soldier was killed Wednesday in Iraq. Spc. Casey L. Hills, 23, died of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover.

06/29/2009

Walking School Bus program searches for funding
A 4-year-old Columbia program that encourages an active and healthy lifestyle for children has reached a financial roadblock.

06/28/2009

Ill. GOP using newfound leverage in budget talks
Republicans are a minority in the Illinois Legislature, and they were largely shut out of budget talks during the spring. But once June arrived without a budget, new rules kicked in and it now takes GOP votes to pass anything.

Women help build home for single mother
Julie Martinez-Smith and Kelly Leondelapaz were each looking for a sign. The two women didn't know each other, but both found their prayer answered in the other person.

06/27/2009

Man dies in house fire near Carlinville
A house fire claimed the life of Carrol E. Johnson, 84, of 15262 Shipman Road early Saturday morning. According to a Macoupin County Sheriff's report, Johnson lived with his daughter, who was out of town at the time.

More legal maneuvering in Columbia triple murder A Jefferson County-based television ministry says it is ready to provide material sought in a civil suit involving former employee Christopher Coleman, who is accused of killing wife and two sons at their home in Columbia.

Korean War museum opens in Springfield
Authorities in Springfield have dedicated a new museum devoted to the Korean War -- possibly the first of its kind in the nation.

Fan falls from Busch Stadium upper deck A 34-year-old Illinois man fell headfirst from the upper deck at Busch Stadium on to the concourse below before the St. Louis Cardinals played the Minnesota Twins.

Missouri pastor pleads guilty to molesting girl
Roy Huling had been pastor of First United Pentecostal Church in Webb City for 20 years before stepping down about 14 months ago, around the same time he was being charged with the sex crime.

New ISP director says he's ready to lead
The new 29-year-old acting director of the Illinois State Police says he's ready to lead the agency, despite criticism he's faced about his lack of police experience.

Rodeo roughies tight-knit group
The 15 competitors sitting on the chutes at the Boone County Fairgrounds are called the "roughies." They are a close-knit group of high school students who compete in rodeos throughout the year.

06/26/2009 St. Louis woman dies after rescued from burning home A woman has died after being rescued from a burning house in south St. Louis. This happened around 11:30 a.m. Friday in the 3500 block of Missouri. • Raw video from the scene

Two teens charged after body found wrapped in rug Two people have been charged in the murder of a 44 year old Fairmount City man. The suspects are chared with vehicular hijacking and death causing an accident after Ronald McFarland was found Tuesday morning in a grassy area near a public housing complex. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

St. Louis Co. reports 2 heat deaths The deaths of two St. Louis County residents are being blamed on the heat wave that has settled over much of the central United States for the past 10 days.

06/25/2009 Police searching for suspect in South St. Louis County bank robbery Police are searching for a suspect in a bank robbery in south St. Louis County. County police told News 4 Thursday afternoon a man held up the Electro Savings Credit Union on Tesson Ferry.

Police investigate apparent abduction and murder of woman in St. Charles Police in St. Charles County are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body.  Investigators tell News 4 that they believe the victim may have been abducted before she was killed. Police have not released the identity of the victim.

Police need your help to identify credit card thieves Chesterfield Police need the public's help to identify the suspects in these photos.

Downtown St. Louis courthouse evacuated due to bomb threat The Eagleton Courthouse in downtown St. Louis was forced to evacuate Thursday morning. Reportedly a bomb threat forced the evacuations. • Photos from the scene • Watch raw video

West St. Louis shooting leaves victim in serious condition Police are investigating an overnight shooting. It happened in west St. Louis around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday in the 2600 block of Byrd near Maffit. • Photos from the scene • Watch raw video

Conoco-Phillips expansion could lead to big growth in Metro-East
A billion-dollar expansion at the Conoco-Phillips oil refinery in Roxana, Ill. could lead to big economic growth in the Metro-East. 

06/26/2009

22-year-old female found unconscious in bottom of pool
A 22-year-old female is in critical condition after being rescued from the bottom of a pool at Tara Apartments, according to a news release from the Columbia Fire Department. Her name has not yet been released.

06/25/2009

General operations manager of S&H parking indicted on federal charges
United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced Thursday that Gregory P. Shepard, 52, who served as the general operations manager S&H Parking, has been indicted on Federal fraud and bribery charges.

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Prison factories intend to rehabilitate inmates, but private businesses cite unfair competition
It's almost 8:30 a.m. at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. For Robert Bush, the workday began two hours ago.

04/28/2009 Hundreds gather to draw attention to the child soldiers of Uganda On the day of April 25, 2009 hundreds of people came to St. Louis for one purpose, to abduct themselves. They did so to bring attention to the plight of abducted child soldiers in Uganda.

11/15/2008

One thousand gay rights supporters hold rally in downtown St. Louis
Gay rights supporters are holding rallies in cities across the country, including downtown St. Louis. Police said more than 1,000 people gathered at the Old Courthouse on Saturday to support changing the law to allow same-sex couples to get married.

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07/08/2008 Small plane flips over at Jerseyville Airport, pilot uninjured Jersey County police said a small experiment airplane crashed at the Jerseyville Municipal Airport around 7:00 a.m. when the aircraft flipped over on a grass runway as it was attempting to land. • Raw Video: Small Plane Crashes in Jersey County • Watch News 4 coverage