News

Officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Affton, Missouri.

Suspect from officer-involved-shooting in Affton dies from gunshot injuries

Updated: 6 minutes ago

By KMOV Staff

Karl Schuhe, the suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in Affton, was pronounced dead at the hospital today.

News

Fans flock Downtown as Mizzou football returns to St. Louis for the first time in over a decade

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Shoshana Stahl

All across Downtown St. Louis, it was a sea of Mizzou fans on Saturday.

News

Fallen Marine from Belleville honored

Updated: 11 hours ago

By KMOV Staff

Eleanor “Ellie” LeBeau Cooke, one of the three marines who died in a training mission last month, was honored by the Belleville community Saturday.

News

Oktoberfest returns to St. Charles

Updated: 15 hours ago

By KMOV Staff

Oktoberfest returns to St. Charles this weekend, featuring beer, brats, and barrels of fun for the whole family.

Crime

Man accused of stealing taco at gunpoint facing charges in separate incidents

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Pat Pratt

A man charged last week with robbery after allegedly taking a taco a gunpoint is facing assault, sodomy and other felony charges in unrelated incidents.

News 4 Throwback

News 4 Throwback: Pumpkin picking at Eckert’s Farm in 1997

Updated: 24 hours ago

By KMOV Staff

For this week’s Saturday Throwback, we take you back to 1997, when Laurie Waters caught up with people shopping for the perfect pumpkin at Eckert’s Farm.

News

1 person killed in fatal crash in south St. Louis

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:52 AM CDT

By Meghan McKinzie

One person was killed in a fatal crash in south St. Louis on Saturday morning.

News

St. Louis man charged for touching himself in a Hazelwood park

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT

By Shoshana Stahl

On Thursday, a man was arrested for touching himself on a slide in a Hazelwood park.

News

Man dies after being shot in the chest in South City

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:28 PM CDT

By Rheanna Wachter

A man is dead after being shot in South City on Friday.

St. Charles County

St. Charles School District employee’s emotional return to work after being revived by co-workers after heart attack

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

After five weeks spent recovering, First Alert 4′s Steve Harris was there when she came back to work.

7 Day

St. Louis County

Demolition date set for Jamestown Mall

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

A demolition date has been set for the Jamestown Mall.

News 4 Investigates

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Father of escapee’s victim wants corrections staff held accountable

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT

By Lauren Trager

How did Tommy Boyd manage to simply walk out of Mercy Hospital? The family, perhaps most impacted by all of this, said they deserve to know.

News

‘We are not sacrificial,’ Regional VP of government workers union on looming shutdown

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT

By Joe McLean

Tens of thousands of Missourians could indefinitely stop getting a paycheck if Congress doesn’t break a budget impasse by midnight on Sept. 30.

As Seen On News 4

Blood donations needed as supply runs low

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

There is a critical need for blood donations.

News

East Alton man accused of killing estranged wife

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT

By Stephanie Usery

A man is accused of killing his estranged wife in East Alton.

News

A ride. A free hotdog. A job application. Just some of the things officials say an escaped convict got on his day of freedom

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT

By Lauren Trager

Officials gave First Alert Four new information into the paths of an escaped convicted sex offender Thursday.

As Seen On News 4

Free youth flag football game this Sunday at The Dome at America’s Center

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

A youth flag football game will be held at The Dome at America’s Center on Sunday.

News

Missouri Department of Corrections officers no longer with department after inmate escaped custody

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:33 PM CDT

By Lucas Sellem

Two Missouri Department of Corrections officers are no longer with the department after Tommy Boyd escaped custody.

Local

St. Louis County man sentenced for role in deadly shooting

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:22 PM CDT

By Stephanie Usery

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced for his role in a deadly shootout that left three men dead and four others injured.

News

St. Louis native, Cedric the Entertainer, returns to the Lou for all-star comedy tour

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:44 AM CDT

By Melanie Johnson

One of St. Louis’ most famous faces is coming back to give his hometown some laughs this weekend.

News

St. Louis’ King of Comedy to host local book signing at High Pointe Theater

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:42 AM CDT

By Melanie Johnson

Hometown comedic superstar, Cedric the Entertainer, will return to his hometown to debut his first book where the plot takes place here in the “Show Me State.”

Local

‘Self-initiated activity to a minimum’ Internal police memo tells officer to limit proactive policing

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT

By Jon Kipper

A memo First Alert 4 obtained Thursday shows St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers were told to minimize “self-initiated” activity.

News

Centralia, Ill. police looking for person of interest after shooting

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT

By Amber Ruch

Police are looking for a person of interest in a shooting that injured one person.

News

UAW strike hits weeklong mark as negotiations continue

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT

By Nathan Vickers

GM autoworkers on strike have now been out on the picket lines for seven days.

News

Doctors see a rise in injuries related to Pickleball as the sport gains popularity

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:32 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

As Pickleball becomes more popular, doctors are blowing the whistle on the game.

St. Charles County

‘Faith over Fear’ leads to fulfilling life while living with Alzheimer’s

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT

By David Amelotti

Inside the Lake St. Charles Retirement Community, it’s not unusual to see and hear Sally Faith perform on the lobby piano.

News

Grants of up to $1,500 offered to Missouri families to address learning loss

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:05 PM CDT

By Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has partnered with selected vendor Odyssey to administer the “Close the Gap” Grant program.

Crime

St. Louis County man sentenced after selling fake pain pills containing fentanyl

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT

By Stephanie Usery

A St. Louis County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling fake prescription pain pills containing fentanyl that killed a St. Charles County man.

News

Pennsylvania authorities capture escapee from the Barry County, Mo., Jail

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT

By KY3 Staff

Authorities captured the last of seven escapees from the Barry County Jail in June.

News

Guns N’ Roses officially cancels St. Louis show

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:21 AM CDT

By Rheanna Wachter

Guns N’ Roses has canceled their St. Louis concert.

Crime

Man found guilty of killing wife days before 2021 divorce hearing

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:20 AM CDT

By KMOV Staff

A Florissant man has been found guilty of murdering his wife just prior to a scheduled divorce hearing in December 2021.

News

Discharged patient stole St. Louis City ambulance, police say

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:33 AM CDT

By Lucas Sellem

A St. Louis City Fire Department ambulance has been recovered after it was stolen this morning.

News

Residents hoping updated bill on short-term rentals can help regulate problem properties

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:02 AM CDT

By Justin Andrews

St. Louis City is trying to tackle short-term rental rules after efforts have fallen flat, for years.

News

Deaths, kidnapping & riots: State senator calls on MO auditor to investigate St. Louis City Jail

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:33 AM CDT

By Melanie Johnson

State Senator Steve Roberts tells First Alert 4 Mayor Tishaura Jones’ lack of transparency is the reason why the city jail is going downhill.

Local

Mold, roaches and plumbing issues; Residents at South City apartment complex say conditions are tough to live in

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT

By Jon Kipper

Residents are fed up with their apartment complex in South City, showing First Alert 4 bugs, mold and other issues in the Fountains at Carondelet Apartments.

News

ONLY ON 4: How sports champions growth, while leveraging St. Louis on global stage

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT

By David Amelotti

St. Louis City’s sports teams are leveraging the city on a global scale and championing our city’s growth.

News

Deterioration at Railway Exchange building continues as owners cut security

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT

By Nathan Vickers

The Railway Exchange Building, formerly the location of Famous Barr and Macy’s, continues to deteriorate into an eyesore as vandals and thieves break into the property.

Shriners Children’s St. Louis

The role Shriners Children’s St. Louis is playing in helping a teenager who dreams of being a pro golfer

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

Jonathan Jordan has a bright future on a road no one thought he’d travel.

Local

City Museum to kick of murder mystery dinners in October

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

It’s time to put your detective skills to the test. The City Museum is kicking off murder mystery dinners next month.

Local

Haunted hayrides and pumpkin picking at Eckert’s this fall

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

One of the busiest times of the year kicks off this weekend at Eckert’s Farm.

St. Charles County

St. Charles City to stop operations at City Well 4

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

The City of St. Chares will stop operations for City Well 4, one of the city’s seven water wells.

St. Louis City

What’s happening to the Millennium Hotel building in downtown St. Louis?

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

The building has sat empty since 2014.

Local

Spire installs news ultrasonic meters

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

The meters are the new residential standard for Spire.

Crime

Man from Slovakia enters plea in St. Louis courtroom after being accused of pandemic loan fraud

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:34 PM CDT

By Stephanie Usery

A man from Slovakia appeared in a St. Louis courtroom on Wednesday after being accused of pandemic loan fraud.

News

St. Louis Diaper Bank experiencing record need, seeking donations ahead of Saturday’s ‘fill the warehouse’ event

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT

By Caroline Hecker

The diaper bank partners with more than 70 community non-profits and corporations to hold donation drives throughout the year.

Crime

Woman gets 15 years in prison for cell phone store robbery, armed carjacking

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT

By Matt Woods

A woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing a cell phone store and carjacking someone at gunpoint in 2021.

St. Louis County

Six Flags St. Louis facing lawsuit over alleged Log Flume injury

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:56 PM CDT

By Pat Pratt

A Pleasant Hill woman has filed a lawsuit against Six Flags St. Louis, claiming she was caught by the neck and nose by an overgrown vine on a water ride.

As Seen On News 4

Help Fill the Warehouse in honor of National Diaper Need Awareness Week

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff

The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is seeking donations in honor of National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Metro East

ISP investigating shooting death in Washington Park

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT

By Pat Pratt

Illinois State Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead early Wednesday in Washington Park, Illinois.

Crime

Jefferson County man sentenced on child porn charge accused of threatening tech companies

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT

By KMOV Staff and The Associated Press

A Jefferson County man sentenced on a child porn charge was also accused by the FBI of threatening to kill employees of various online platforms, including YouTube and Twitter.