As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push more people off of food assistance. The researchers conducted a review of studies on work requirements and concluded that “the best evidence shows they do not increase employment. Moreover, this research […]
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department responded Friday afternoon, April 10, 2026, to a shed fire in the 100 block of Ohio Street, where the shed was fully involved, and a neighboring fence had melted. Firefighters arrived to find the shed on fire and moved quickly to get the blaze under control. The shed was a total loss. Wood River and Roxana fire departments were called in for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was unknown.
The Black Crowes are headed out on tour with country rock band Whiskey Myers this year, and ahead of the trek, the two bands have teamed up to record a cover of…
Zechariah West was 17 when he was charged as an adult with second-degree murder, attempted robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Tayvion Whitby, 16, of St. Louis.
MARYVILLE - A newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Illinois Route 162 and Keebler Road opened to traffic on April 9, 2026, in Maryville, Illinois, following more than a decade of planning that local and state leaders pursued after a fatal crash at the site. The Village of Maryville announced the opening, saying the project was developed in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation, neighboring communities, Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C., Engineering Firm, and
ST. LOUIS — The Loop Trolley will begin its 2026 season on Thursday, April 30, offering free rides along Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue through late October. The trolley will run Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving 10 stops between the University City Library and the Missouri History Museum in Forest [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Principia prep star Quentin Coleman sits down with Fox 2 Sports' Jordan Williams to talk all things Illinois. The O'Fallon, Ill. native made his decision last week as the Illini were playing in the final four.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Flags across St. Louis and at law enforcement agencies statewide will be lowered Monday to honor St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Gregory T. Triplett, who died in the line of duty. Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset April 13, the day [...]
Right here on FOX 2, you’ll get the chance to catch the Cardinals hosting the Boston Red Socks, Saturday at 6:15 p.m. without the need for a subscription or streaming service.
MADISON COUNTY, IL. - The Madison County Regional Superintendent, Dr. Robert W. Werden, along with Mannie Jackson and Dr. Ed Hightower, are pleased to announce the winners of the Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship for Madison County, Illinois high school seniors. This award is given in the amount of $1,000 to 11 graduating seniors from across Madison County who displayed high academic achievement, personal drive, success, and excellence in their four-year high school careers. The Aitch Scholarship
First, some of the good news: certain AI models—currently Anthropic’s Mythos, but surely others are well on their way if they haven’t already arrived—turn out to be really good at finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities. As Anthropic itself reported: During our testing, we found that Mythos Preview is capable of identifying and then exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in […]
WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March, according to the latest consumer price index figures released Friday. Costs jumped 0.9% in March compared to the previous month — that’s up from the 0.3% increase in February. Prices for all items together, including food, […]
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released two live performance videos shot during their current Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.The videos are for performances of “Streets…
A woman was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, assault on a law enforcement animal, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony after she struck a K-9 officer and pinned him to the ground while swinging a baseball bat.
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