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Illinois falls short in reducing carbon emissions: What to know

41 minutes 40 seconds ago
A new report shows that despite progress, Illinois is falling short of its lofty goals to reduce carbon emissions. The goal is net zero by 2050, but the state is only predicted to reduce emissions by 53 percent from the 2005 baseline. Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau chief Alex Whitney shows why there's [...]
Alex Whitney and Brian Weckerly

Edwardsville officials offer reimbursement for tree planting

1 hour 24 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Leaders from Edwardsville are encouraging residents to plant trees in their yards through financial assistance from the city. In an effort to increase the city's tree canopy, the Tree Planting Program is offering reimbursements up to $200 this year. This fall, Edwardsville says approved applicants who purchase a small or evergreen tree [...]
Megan Mueller

National tour of 'Clue' arrives at Fabulous Fox Theatre

2 hours 16 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS – A classic murder mystery is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, and audiences will have a chance to help solve the crime — or at least try to figure out who did it. The national tour of “Clue” arrives at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sept. 22 through Oct. 4, bringing the beloved board game and [...]
Kira Joe

African lions return to Saint Louis Zoo

2 hours 38 minutes ago
The lions are back at the Saint Louis Zoo! After more than a year without lions, one African lion will debut to the public Tuesday, with another set to arrive soon.
Kevin S. Held

One of four functional Missouri arch bridges becomes historic site

3 hours 40 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Commission met together on Monday to designate a bridge in Bois D'Arc as a Greene County historic site. According to a Greene County Commission press release, the Sac River Arch Bridge on Farm Road 128 was dedicated, with origins dating back to 1906. The commission said 46 registered landowners [...]
Russell Bell

House Springs man killed in overnight crash in Jefferson County

3 hours 50 minutes ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A House Springs man was killed in an overnight crash early Tuesday in Jefferson County. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred shortly after 1:45 a.m. in the 3900 block of Gravois Road, south of Bush Road. It involved a Ford F-150, a [...]
Nick Gladney

LIST: 2026 fall festivals, events around St. Louis Metro

3 hours 59 minutes ago
As this week is finally bringing some relief from the heat and we are nearing the last three months of the year, many communities are hosting fall festivals and other fall-related events to get outside and enjoy the crisp air.
Megan Mueller

After the hottest start to a September on record, cooler air is finally here

9 hours 40 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - After topping out at 92 F on Sunday (Day 15 of 90+ this month), we finally felt the heat relief Monday with highs in the low 70s. Thankfully, that cooler feel will be sticking around. Cloudy skies are lingering across the area on Tuesday with pockets of mist and drizzle possible during [...]
Angela Hutti

Travelers stranded in St. Louis by Northeastern airport chaos

17 hours 17 minutes ago
Technical issues on Sept. 21 at an FAA building in Philadelphia caused hundreds of flights to be canceled in northeastern airports such as Newark, Philadelphia, LaGuardia and Kennedy. These problems had a slight trickle-down effect at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, where FOX 2 spoke with two passengers headed to Newark Liberty International Airport whose flight was canceled.
Luke Davis

Teen saved in Creve Coeur Lake rope rescue

17 hours 34 minutes ago
A teenager was rescued Sunday afternoon after suffering a serious arm cut nearly 200 feet up a steep hillside at Creve Coeur Lake. Emergency responders executed a complex technical rope rescue that took roughly 90 minutes once crews reached the victim.
Taylor Harris