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Neighborhoods across St. Louis County are getting ready to come together Tuesday evening for National Night Out, giving families a chance to meet their neighbors and the officers who serve their communities.
A proposed greenway in Florissant is raising concerns among some homeowners who said the planned route could run just feet from their backyards.
Teachers in Cahokia School District #187 expressed frustration after Monday’s scheduled school board meeting at Huffman Elementary was canceled. Educators are in their second school year without a new contract.
The Sparrow’s Nest’s new fundraiser is simple: you set a donation goal with The Sparrow’s Nest online and receive either a blue or purple t-shirt labeled “Shirt of Hope.” You put the shirt on, and until you reach your goal, you can’t take the shirt off.
A Flordell Hills man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced for murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2023.
The tracks show momentum moving forward in Wood River, Illinois. And with shovels in hand, ground has broken on Hollywood River Studios.
Federal probation officers found themselves in unincorporated St. Louis County last month, where convicted sex offender and former priest William F. Vatterott lives. It started with Vatterott’s simple reported failure to report a work mobile phone.
Missouri voters will decide on five statewide ballot questions next month, including Proposed Constitutional Amendment 6.
A 15-year-old girl was getting off her school bus Friday afternoon in Washington Park when aggressive dogs tried to attack her, according to her mother.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is conducting an independent investigation after a teenager was declared dead after being struck by a St. Francois County deputy’s vehicle.
Contract negotiations between teachers and administrators at the Cahokia School District #187 are such that teachers are no longer required to give notice before walking off the job.
One man is in custody without bond after threatening to shoot up multiple businesses in Warrenton on Halloween.
The company operating a Belleville Township High School transportation van involved in a fatal crash nearly two weeks ago is not registered with the state of Illinois.
Proposed taxes are bringing new lawsuits, and Illinois Republicans are calling on the Gov. Pritzker to hold off in their implementation. Senate Bill 3019 enacts new taxes and fees on social media platforms and prediction markets. A top concern is whether the taxes are legal and if the state is setting itself up to lose
WWE's Monday Night Raw takes over Enterprise Center tonight, bringing some of the biggest names in sports entertainment to the city.
Angelynn Mock, 48, was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder.
HAZELWOOD, Mo. - Nature's Bakery has moved up the layoff date for 215 employees as the company prepares to close its Hazelwood manufacturing plant. Nature’s Bakery is a snack-making company known for its plant-based, dairy-free and nut-free snack bars sold nationwide, specifically fig bars. Nature’s Bakery announced…
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis-area mother is using social media to document her fight against a rare and aggressive cancer while helping raise money for research. In June, Allex Matuszek, 32, was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer. Since then, she has completed 10 rounds of treatment…
Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.
Developers will break ground Monday on Hollywood River Studios, a new $95 million film and television facility planned for 100 acres in Wood River, Illinois.
ST. LOUIS - A woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash early Monday in north St. Louis. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. in the area of N. Grand Blvd. and Kossuth Avenue. Details on the crash are unclear. A woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to police. This is a
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A person was injured after crashing into a building early Monday in Olivette. The single-vehicle crash occurred in the 9300 block of Olive Boulevard near Dolores Avenue and involved a pickup truck. Details about the crash have not been released. The vehicle appeared to be traveling east on…
ST. LOUIS - If it felt warm on Sunday, that’s because it was. We hit a high of 82 F, about eight degrees above average and 10 degrees warmer than Saturday. It will be a touch cooler Monday, thanks to a weak cold front that came through overnight. It didn’t even bring clouds along with
Dennis Bolazina, who took part in that original prank, joins FOX 2 News to talk about the planning that led up to that night.
Spanish Lake has been home to generations of families and longtime businesses. Now, St. Louis County is asking residents what they want the community to look like for the next 20 years and beyond.
Two 21-year-olds are in custody for a shooting over the weekend in the Cuba area of Crawford County.
Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department believe one person is responsible for a handful of recent burglaries across south city.
A person has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening while crossing Interstate 70 on foot.
Tensions flared outside Palestine Fest in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Sunday as a counterprotest involving a conservative influencer led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
The historic highway opened on Nov. 11, 1926, spanning more than 2,400 miles through eight states from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Approximately 292 of those miles ran across Missouri, from St. Louis to Joplin.
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while walking in front of businesses in a Chicago neighborhood, and people nearby detained the woman who attacked her, police said.
An Arkansas pilot is dead after a plane crash in Pettis County on Saturday evening.
Detectives are investigation a suspicious death Sunday after a body was discovered outside a Schnucks store in south St. Louis County.
As the weather starts to get cooler and the temperatures drop, SSM Health Medical Group is trying to help people avoid getting sick this winter.
Florida’s stint in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 rankings proved short-lived. The Gators fell in the rankings after losing in a rout to Missouri. The Tigers climbed 11 spots to No. 14 and jumped over the Gators in the process. Florida dropped eight spots to No. 16. Florida’s fall made room for
Dee Crawford built a following of more than 100,000 people by proving great style doesn't require a big budget.
ST. LOUIS - People who live in a North St. Louis apartment complex are back home after a fire overnight. The St. Louis Fire Department says flames were coming from the roof of a three-story apartment building on River Trail Court just after midnight. Everyone inside was able to get out safely. Firefighters contained…
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A 29-year-old woman was killed and two other people were injured following a crash in St. Charles County around 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Highway Patrol. The collision occurred on Route 61 in Wentzville Township. Troopers reported that a Toyota Camry was crossing Route 61 when it…
CEDAR HILL, Mo. - A 20-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash on Missouri Route 30 in Cedar Hill, Mo., on Saturday night. The collision occurred at around 7:30 p.m. in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. State troopers reported that the crash happened when the motorcycle struck a…
ST. LOUIS - We have another beautiful day ahead of us Sunday, with temperatures warming a bit more than they were at the start of the weekend. Highs will reach the upper 70s to low 80s. A weak front will move through tonight, but it will be a dry one. It will cool us down
Four people were hospitalized, one of them a 12-year-old boy, following a six-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in St. Louis County.
Two juveniles were arrested and their parent charged Friday after multiple fights at a fast-food restaurant in Fairview Heights.
No. 25 Missouri ended a nine-game skid against ranked opponents by blowing out No. 8 Florida 45-17. Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Jamal Roberts ran for 211 yards and three scores. The Tigers gave coach Eli Drinkwitz his first regular-season win over a top-10 team in 11 tries with them…
A man and woman are in custody at St. Clair County Jail for a Washington Park murder over the summer.
A Calverton Park man is accused of raping his girlfriend, tracking her, controlling her income, and keeping her away from family and friends.
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have identified a man killed overnight Friday morning in the city’s West End neighborhood.
A minibike rider was critically injured late Friday after a crashing in north St. Louis.
A St. Louis man remains jailed for stabbing a person and their dog at the Civic Center MetroLink last week.
One rural Missouri high school student has put himself in rarefied air.
St. Louis food creator Sarah Bites has visited more than 150 local restaurants and built a growing audience by helping people find their next great meal.
ST. LOUIS - We have a gorgeous weekend ahead! Expect plenty of sunshine on Saturday, with a slight increase in high clouds later in the afternoon and into the evening. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 70s. Another chilly night is ahead, with lows ranging from the mid 40s to lower 50s. Despite
Mason McTavish scored early and Joel Hofer recorded a shutout to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in their season opener.
The City of St. Louis has completed a $2.4 million renovation of the athletic field at Sumner High School in north St. Louis. The facility, named Tuskegee Airmen Field, honors seven Sumner graduates who served as Tuskegee Airmen.
A Belleville family is seeking answers after their loved one was hospitalized and remains in critical condition following an incident involving police and ambulance personnel.
The Missouri State Capitol dome glowed pink Thursday night in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection, treatment, and support for those affected by the disease.
Both Kansas and Missouri are getting their time in the spotlight after being featured in the television shows 'COPS' and 'JAIL.'
Kansas City Chiefs starting right guard Trey Smith and running back Kenneth Walker have developed a unique bond in an unexpected way.
The former Indiana offensive lineman came to Chiefs minicamp as a tryout player, one of dozens of young prospects hoping to turn a few days of work into an opportunity.
Roosevelt High School launched a new event during this week’s homecoming activities, a sports showdown featuring students competing against local first responders.
What started as a project to restore an old stone church has grown into a much larger effort to bring new life to the small town of Bay, Missouri.
Cahokia School District teachers are now offering a new contract proposal before possibly walking off the job. It comes after an initial strike threat that was averted with a tentative deal last week. That deal was later voted down by the teachers.
A peaceful stretch of countryside in Alhambra Illinois is providing a safe Haven for wild mustangs removed from public lands in the west. The mustang sanctuary recently purchased seven new horses from Nevada. Adding to the 34 they already had here.
Rung for Women, a St. Louis nonprofit that helps woman build professional careers, is expanding its career center.
St. Louis police are investigating after human remains were found Thursday inside a south St. Louis home. Authorities arrested one man in connection with the investigation.
A Washington County jury has found Derek Politte not guilty of killing Christian Hildebrandt. It’s the case involving Hildebrant’s text message plea for help.
A St. Louis alderwoman is facing a verbal censure from the city's Board of Aldermen over comments she made that were caught on camera.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office says it will not pursue criminal charges against a police officer who fatally shot a teenager in possession of a gun two years ago.
As frustrations mount over the return of train horns in St. Louis, Mayor Cara Spencer says the city is "doing everything we can" in an effort to restore its quiet zones.
Three men involved in a conspiracy to steal checks from St. Louis-area mail collection boxes and deposit more than half a million dollars into fraudulently-opened bank accounts have been sentenced to federal prison.
A new multimedia platform, “Blue Note+,” is set to locally produce 73 games during the 2026-27 campaign, which includes every regular season game outside of 11 contests slated exclusively for national NHL broadcasts. The “Blue Note+” broadcasts will also include pregame and postgame shows.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is set to consider a resolution Friday that recommends a "verbal reprimand" for Alderwoman Sharon Tyus over controversial comments she made last month.
ST. LOUIS - With the weekend expected to bring pleasant temperatures, there are several events across the St. Louis region that can give residents a sense of the fall season. Oktoberfest St. Louis 2026 Friday-Sunday: Urban Chestnut Brewery, The GroveJoin us for three full days of live music, traditional German fare…
A man who admitted to participating in a nationwide retail fraud scheme used a sleight-of-hand trick to steal over $157,000 from a national retailer.
Demolition of an abandoned north St. Louis school building damaged by last year's tornado is set to begin Friday.
Growing concerns in rural southwest Missouri after an elderly couple vanished last month along with their dog.
ST. LOUIS - The heaviest rain is done for the bulk of the St. Louis region, though some steadier showers will continue to roll across our southernmost counties early Friday. Elsewhere, low hanging clouds, mist, and pockets of drizzle will hang around through daybreak. Cloudy skies Friday morning will gradually give…
ST. LOUIS - A man was killed in a shooting early Friday in west St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of Hamilton Avenue near the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. An investigation is ongoing. Homicide detectives were requested…
A man in south St. Louis said the alleyway behind his home has long been a magnet for illegal dumping. But rather than complaining, he decided to do something about it.
Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Circus Harmony’s performances during Halloween Nights at Grant’s Farm. Titled “Head Over Heels,” the troupe performs four shows on Thursdays and Sundays and five shows on Fridays and Saturdays, each roughly 15 minutes long, until Oct. 30.
The cooler weather is providing some hope for Marquita Mahon, owner of STL Steak and Cake in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. The business recently announced that if sales do not pick up, its doors will close for good.
Police are asking for help with finding a man who is wanted for allegedly assaulting a police officer after an incident that became a multi-highway police chase and shooting.
Environmental advocates and state wildlife officials are seeking public assistance to remove the Northern Snakehead, an invasive fish species that is competing for food with native aquatic life in Missouri.
Modifications to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) start in Missouri today, bringing paperwork mandates and more assistance at grocery stores across the state. The changes also introducer stricter eligibility criteria for people relying on federal food support.
Missouri’s execution protocols contain the same drug used in the botched Tennessee execution of Christa Pike.
A former mining site near Fredericktown that was once designated a Superfund site could soon become a major source of rare earth minerals for the United States.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says the new state energy plan is based on four key areas: energy independence, economic growth, grid reliability and nuclear enablement.
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) -- An 86-year-old man has died after he became Shelby County's first known human case of West Nile Virus in 2026. The Shelby County Health Department announced via its website that it confirmed the virus contributed to man's death on Sept. 11. He passed away at an Effingham healthcare facility…
September was a very friendly month to the Kansas City Chiefs, who went 3-0 and had two players rake in monthly NFL honors.
A Washington County murder trial that focuses on a mysterious text message is wrapping up. It’s a case fox files investigator Chris Hayes has been covering for 5 years, and he’s in court to monitor the result.
St. Louis entrepreneur and author Sisi Surgant uses her platform to promote confidence and resilience after surviving childhood burn injuries.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page sent his 2027 budget request to the County Council on Thursday, hoping to address the upcoming budget shortfall.
Two of four people charged in connection with the murder of a teenage hockey player in November 2024 have now pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
Authorities have now arrested a man wanted in connection with 77 damaged fire hydrants in the City of St. Louis.
A former St. Louis tax preparer was sentenced to federal prison and ordered to repay nearly $270,000 after filing false tax returns that triggered hundreds of thousands of dollars in improper refunds.
wo St. Louis County residents are celebrating major Missouri Lottery wins after each claimed a $100,000 Scratchers prize.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A Cape Girardeau County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting he placed a hidden camera in a residential bathroom where a child was recorded. Ross Andrew Schaefer, 50, was sentenced Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of…
September usually marks the beginning of the autumnal equinox, cooler temperatures and crisp air. But this year in St. Louis, it was anything but that.
DSV Contract Logistics is preparing to "terminate operations" a St. Louis facility and lay off 84 workers, according to a Missouri WARN Notice.
Von Scales, the 58-year-old husband of singer and reality star Trina Braxton, died in Atlanta on Thursday after reportedly battling heart-related issues.
ST. LOUIS – Do you know a woman who sees a need, creates a solution and changes lives through service, leadership and compassion? We want to hear about her! FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are once again celebrating Remarkable Women — women who inspire others and make a difference in their communities. Women from