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Narcan-resistant drug found in central Illinois
A local harm reduction group has confirmed that a new antidote-resistant drug called "Benzo Dope" has been found in central Illinois.
Man pleads guilty to 2019 shooting of Maryland Heights police officer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man pleaded guilty Monday to shooting a Maryland Heights police officer in June 2019. Menius Ellis, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault or attempt, serious physical injury or special victim, two counts of armed criminal action, and stealing an item of $150 in value or less [...]
Wesley Bell vows not to prosecute abortion cases in St. Louis County
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell joined several dozen elected prosecutors from around the country in signing a letter vowing not to prosecute or enforce abortion bans in the wake of the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Amtrak train derails in Missouri: 3 killed, 50 hurt
Three people have died and at least 50 injured after an Amtrak Southwest Chief train hit a dump truck at a public crossing and derailed.
What to watch Tuesday during the Illinois primary election
The primaries will also offer new insight about the state of the Republican Party, with the central issue in virtually every GOP contest being fealty to Trump and his baseless conspiracy theories.
Ameren works to acquire solar power site 25 times larger than any other in Missouri
ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri is working to acquire a new solar power site that is 25 times larger than any other in the state. Ameren Missouri will acquire the facility, Huck Finn Solar Project, "pursuant to a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables, a company with a longstanding track record of developing and building renewable [...]
22-year-old shot in the face and killed in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - A 22-year-old man was shot in the face Sunday afternoon in St. Louis' Gravois Park neighborhood. Police said officers found Theoreon Sanders at approximately 5:50 p.m. inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown at this time what led up to the [...]
This $4.8M Town and Country home comes with a pub in the basement
This home may have the backyard and basement of your dreams!
Missouri man quits bad habits 'cold turkey,' loses half his weight
WASHINGTON, Mo. - A Washington, Missouri man who once weighed 540 pounds is now down to 270. Jeff Brinker, 57, sells industrial automation equipment and has traveled on a company expense account for 30 years. "So I could always eat whatever I wanted to eat. So now it's become about eating to survive as opposed [...]
Dawan Ferguson trial: Father accused in son's 2003 murder
The trial of a St. Louis County man accused of killing his 9-year-old disabled son began with a contentious day in court, marked by numerous objections and visits to the bench by prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Audio issues cause Michael Buble to read FOX 2's Randi Naughton's lips
Grammy Award winner Michael Buble is coming to St. Louis.
Three killed in New Florissant Road crash
The Florissant Police Department reported that three people were killed in a crash Monday morning.
Trash truck mechanics begin working double-time to dig STL out of garbage mess
St. Louis residents have flooded FOX 2 with calls and emails complaining about a lack of service they pay for.
Wentzville community supports local police and their families
Runners and walkers gathered in St. Charles County on Sunday morning to exercise and raise money and support for people in need during the fifth annual Wentzville Blue Line Family 5K run/walk event.
67-year-old reported missing in south St. Louis County
Bobby Ray Davis was last seen Sunday morning at his family's home near Musick Avenue and Gravois Road.
16-year-old in custody after teen shot and killed in Jefferson County
When a 16-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday morning, Jefferson County sheriffโs deputies were initially told it happened while the victim was driving. Investigators later uncovered a different story, which took them to another teen as the suspect.
Car break-ins at FedEx parking lot in Overland; guards heard nothing
Police are investigating a series of car break-ins at the FedEx distribution center in Overland over the weekend. Dozens of cars were targeted while employees were on the clock.
UPDATE: Pet gator caught in south STL
A baby alligator is on the lam in south St. Louis.
Illinois governor's race is also battle among billionaires
WAUCONDA, Ill. โ The race to be Illinois' next governor is also a battle among billionaires, including two whose names won't appear on Tuesday's primary ballot. Republican candidates Darren Bailey, who as a state lawmaker fought pandemic measures such as mask mandates, and former prosecutor Richard Irvin, the first Black mayor of Chicago's largest suburb, [...]