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Missouri mom one step away from becoming next ‘American Idol’

3 days 1 hour ago
Hannah Harper, a mother of three from rural Missouri, is headed to the finale of American Idol, marking a major milestone for the Reynolds County native whose emotional, heartfelt, and deeply personal performances have helped her emerge as one of the season's breakout contestants, and a favorite to win it all.
Alex Barton

Settlement ends Calverton Park towing fight

3 days 4 hours ago
A three-year court battle over towing practices in Calverton Park has ended with a settlement that will provide payments to residents and change how the city handles vehicles with expired tags.
Chad Mira

Water main breaks devastate St. Louis Youth & Family Center

3 days 4 hours ago
The Youth & Family Center in St. Louis is facing nearly $300,000 in damages after experiencing two significant water main breaks in less than a month. The flooding has halted critical community programs and left parts of the building gutted.
Taylor Harris

Man charged for biting Clayton police officer

3 days 5 hours ago
A man accused of biting and injuring a police officer during a struggle after a traffic stop now faces multiple charges, according to court documents. The incident happened on May 1, and a bond reduction hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 11.
Kimberly Young

St. Louis Chess Club hosts underwater chess event

3 days 6 hours ago
Chess is going underwater in the Central West End. The Saint Louis Chess Club is hosting a high-energy diving chess exhibition Friday featuring inventor and chess master Etan Ilfeld alongside top St. Louis grandmasters competing beneath the surface.
Kimberly Young

Teen sentenced for 2024 fatal Penrose neighborhood shooting

3 days 9 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - A judge sentenced a teen to prison Thursday following his conviction for the murder of another teen nearly two years ago. According to officials, 19-year-old Carlos Coleman Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. Coleman Jr. was [...]
Megan Mueller

Ready, Set, Weekend: Mother's Day Weekend Events

3 days 9 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - The weekend will bring warm temperatures, giving families the perfect opportunity to explore the city and treat their mom for Mother’s Day. Here is a list of events happening throughout the weekend. Laumeier Annual Art Fair Friday through Sunday Laumeier Sculpture Park, Sunset Hills, MOAlways held over Mother’s Day weekend, browse one-of-a-kind, [...]
Nick Gladney

Hazelwood demolition advances creek cleanup

3 days 9 hours ago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Louis District plans to demolish the former clubhouse at the closed French Quarter apartment complex in Hazelwood as part of ongoing cleanup along Coldwater Creek. The work falls under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, according to the agency.
Kimberly Young

In Your Neighborhood: FOX 2 News in Edwardsville

3 days 15 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE, IL. – The Power of Two is live in your neighborhood, Edwardsville. FOX 2’s Ty Hawkins and Margie Ellisor visit Edwardsville, highlighting the people, places, and stories that make the area special. Visit FOX 2’s YouTube channel to check out the locations the duo visited while in Edwardsville.
Nick Gladney

Rain and thunderstorms lead us into the weekend, warm day Saturday

3 days 17 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - After a picture-perfect Thursday, clouds will increase Friday morning ahead of a cold front. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday afternoon and evening. While widespread severe weather is not expected, some storms could produce some small hail and gusty winds. High temperatures will range from the upper 60s farther north, where rain [...]
Angela Hutti