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First Alert 4 investigation reveals consumer concerns over utility bills, triggering city to look into the issue

September 19, 2025 | In the News

First Alert 4 investigation reveals consumer concerns over utility bills, triggering city to look into the issue As First Alert 4 previously reported, some 81,000 city water customers…

‘Paying for Water They Don’t Use’: St. Louis residents challenge sewer bills

September 17, 2025 | In the News

‘Paying for Water They Don’t Use’: St. Louis residents challenge sewer bills Mayor Spencer said St. Louis water remains among the cheapest in the country, but that’s part…

Why a river is hidden in tunnels under St. Louis

August 25, 2025 | In the News

Why a river is hidden in tunnels under St. Louis The river, which was created in the 1890s, slowly became a destination for everything a river shouldn’t have.…

What’s been buried under Forest Park for 100 years in an attempt to keep people safe

August 21, 2025 | In the News

What's been buried under Forest Park for 100 years in an attempt to keep people safe In the early 1900s, part of the River Des Peres was enclosed…

Take a tour below Forest Park in St. Louis’ century-old sewer tunnels

August 21, 2025 | In the News

Take a tour below Forest Park in St. Louis' century-old sewer tunnels The tunnel is technically the modern-day River Des Peres, which was first moved underground prior to…

St. Louis lawmaker sued over unpaid sewer bill, personal property taxes

August 19, 2025 | In the News

St. Louis lawmaker sued over unpaid sewer bill, personal property taxes Murray, who was elected to represent the 78th House District last November, faces a separate lawsuit in St. Louis…

St. Louis flash flooding worsened by litter, debris

August 14, 2025 | In the News

St. Louis flash flooding worsened by litter, debris Several streets and intersections were under water late Tuesday afternoon as heavy rain slammed the area. Cars were at a standstill on…

Street cave-in could keep Pappy’s Smokehouse closed for up to a week, co-owner says

August 14, 2025 | In the News

Street cave-in could keep Pappy’s Smokehouse closed for up to a week, co-owner says Co-owner John Matthews said the nearly 15-foot hole in the street that runs along the 3106…

Storm water bursts from drain near IKEA, City Foundry

August 12, 2025 | In the News

Storm water bursts from drain near IKEA, City Foundry 5 On Your Side reports on captured video of the geyser-like burst at the intersection of Foundry Way and South Vandeventer…

STL manhole pops amid intense rainfall