@nathanvickers

Emmy-Winning MMJ/Reporter @KMOV looking for stories that move the St. Louis region forward. Email [email protected]

 St Louis, MO
Joined May 2009
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What does it take to move St. Louis forward? It's a question we're asking every weeknight at 6:30 on @KMOV Send us your ideas for the STL region, or even your own neighborhood, city or community. Join the conversation by emailing [email protected] #stlouis #stl
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Cherokee Street is taking a unique approach to filling empty storefronts, pairing building owners with new businesses trying to get off the ground. Here's how the program works. Thanks, @cherokeestreet for chatting with us about The Pulse Project. firstalert4.com/2026/10/20/f…

First Alert Forward: Cherokee Street’s push to fill empty storefronts

Business owners on Cherokee Street are working to build on the neighborhood’s comeback by helping the next generation of entrepreneurs get started.

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Mayor Cara Spencer @saintlouismayor pushes back on why @SLMPD says Chief Tracy got a new contract over the weekend. "The chief is currently under contract for the next two years and some months. There was no outstanding offer from any other jurisdiction that I'm aware of..."
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You can already see flight listings for May 2027 on the airline’s site.
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#BREAKING FIRST ALERT: Icelandair will begin operating nonstop flights between Iceland and St. Louis as early as mid-May 2027. firstalert4.com/2026/10/07/i…

Nonstop flights from St. Louis to Iceland starting in 2027

Icelandair will begin operating nonstop flights between Iceland and St. Louis as early as mid-May 2027.

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It looks like STL is landing another nonstop international flight. Starting in May Icelandair will offer nonstop service to Reykjavik. firstalert4.com/2026/10/07/i…

Nonstop flights from St. Louis to Iceland starting in 2027

Icelandair will begin operating nonstop flights between Iceland and St. Louis as early as mid-May 2027.

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What can KC and STL learn from each other? How can the two cities work together? On a recent trip to KC I sat down with @MayorLucasKC to talk about what Missouri's major metro areas can do to move forward. Watch the full interview tonight at 6:30 on @KMOV
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David Amelotti@DavidAmelottiTVOct 6
First Alert Forward: Metrolink expansion to Mid-America airport nearly ready to open @nathanvickers reports. @KMOV firstalert4.com/2026/10/06/f…

First Alert Forward: Metrolink expansion to Mid-America airport nearly ready to open

Local and state officials are celebrating completion of a $192 million, three-part multimodal investment anchored by a MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, with construction finished,...

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David Amelotti@DavidAmelottiTVSep 30
As Millennium Hotel comes down, St. Louis stakeholders working on funds for a bolder vision for downtown highways @KMOV firstalert4.com/2026/09/30/m…

As Millennium Hotel comes down, St. Louis weighs a bolder vision for downtown highways

Cranes are tearing down the Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis, part of an almost $700 million redevelopment project.

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Vacant properties cost St. Louis taxpayers millions every year. City officials and neighbors say new penalties and tracking tools are speeding up action for demolishing buildings or getting them into the hands of people willing to make repairs. firstalert4.com/2026/09/29/f…

First Alert Forward: Fighting vacant and abandoned buildings in STL

Decades of population loss, disinvestment and absent property owners have left thousands of buildings vacant across St. Louis, and city officials say bureaucracy has often slowed efforts to repair or...

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David Amelotti@DavidAmelottiTVSep 17
CEO of @PeterandPaulSTL Anthony D'Agostino speaking on the successful relocation of 168 people from the former Mark Twain hotel. He credits PPSTL’s Continuum of Care and more than a dozen non-profits for rallying to place residents, avoiding a human crisis. @KMOV @STLCityGov
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Help us brainstorm for a Forward segment. We love local eats, but sometimes chain retail/restaurants help to drive foot traffic. What national brands or chains would you like to see set up shop in downtown STL?
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I feel ya, Trav.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Well, I guess this is growing up 🤘🎸
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What does it take to build new affordable housing? As this project in STL County shows, it often takes a lot of different parties and funding sources to get projects off the ground, a process that can take years. firstalert4.com/2026/08/20/f…

First Alert Forward: Building affordable housing in St. Louis County

A 60-unit townhome complex in Velda City is undergoing an $8.5 million renovation, the result of years of collaboration between local developers, community partners, and funding sources. The property...

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How much should city and state governments spend on stadiums? A proposal in KC would use $600 in city funds, and $540 million in state funds to pay for downtown ballpark for the Royals. Tonight we're looking at implications for STL .@KMOV
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There is so much unrealized potential here that simply requires a collective will to succeed.
David Amelotti@DavidAmelottiTVAug 10
St. Louis needs to stop saying, "No, that won't or can't happen," and start asking, "Why not St. Louis," and make it happen.
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A supermarket shake-up is heading to the Metro East next year! Meijer, a popular Midwest superstore chain, is planning to open its first two locations in the area. Are you ready for some new competition in the checkout lane? firstalert4.com/2026/08/06/f…

First Alert Forward: Competition in the St. Louis grocery market

A major shift is coming to the St. Louis-area grocery market as Meijer, a Michigan-based superstore chain, prepares to open its first two locations in the Metro East next year.

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David Amelotti@DavidAmelottiTVJul 10
New today: Anchor Point Hotel LLC, owner of the Mark Twain Hotel, announced planned closure for Sept. 1st stating “plans have progressed where current operations will cease…so the property can be secured and major renovations can begin. @KMOV
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Mayor Q@QuintonLucasKCJun 26
Good morning, Kansas City and surrounds! Thanks to our “Orange” team yesterday at @KansasCity Public Works for their help—along with the women and men of Kansas City’s Fire and Police Services (and more). A great day in the history of our city. Always proud of our workers!
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Marleah Campbell@MarleahKCTV5Jun 25
Views from the Orange Bus! Absolutely unforgettable moment in Kansas City 🧡 #Netherlands @KCTV5
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Matthew Hibbard@MRHibbardMay 20
St. Louis needs investment and improvement, but that’s true for many Midwest cities. What we lack most is optimism, creativity and the courage to dream big. We need more boosters to dream boldly, even if they seem far-fetched. firstalert4.com/2026/05/20/f… via @nathanvickers @KMOV

First Alert Forward: Unlocking recreation along the STL riverfront

The Mississippi riverfront is the birthplace of St. Louis, but advocates say it remains an underutilized resource with untapped potential as a destination for visitors and a gateway to the region.

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Thanks for your help!
Billy ⚜️ HellbenderSTL
@HellbenderSTLMay 20
Tip of the cap to @nathanvickers for running a story on the larger vision for STL. Well done, First Alert team! firstalert4.com/2026/05/20/f…

First Alert Forward: Unlocking recreation along the STL riverfront

The Mississippi riverfront is the birthplace of St. Louis, but advocates say it remains an underutilized resource with untapped potential as a destination for visitors and a gateway to the region.

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