Missouri voters largely backed Republican candidates for President, U.S. Congress and statewide offices in Tuesday's general election while simultaneously approving socially-progressive ballot measures on abortion rights and minimum wage.
St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page has appointed Ambur Banner as the new Director of the Human Services Department, where she will oversee programming and provide leadership for programs serving the youth, veterans, and older residents.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and her son were targeted by racist text messages sent to Black residents across several U.S. states over recent days, prompting an investigation involving the FBI and other authorities.
ST. LOUIS - Lavon Royal-Reed of St. Louis City is tired of seeing the eyesore across the street from the home she owns in Fountain Park. “When I’m inside my home, I feel great. I’ve created my own oasis, but then when I step outside, it’s a harsh reality that hits me every day. Lord [...]
BALLWIN, Mo. - The Power of Two is live in your neighborhood, Ballwin. FOX 2's Tim Ezell, Ty Hawkins, and Margie Ellisor visit Ballwin, highlighting the people, places, and stories that make the area special. Visit FOX 2's YouTube channel to check out the locations the trio visited while in Ballwin.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman was charged Thursday after a child died from a drug overdose in Overland. According to the Overland Police Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 3., involving a 14-year-old child. Officials say the suspect, Jacquelyn Powers (age not provided), gave the child a pill she found in her drawer [...]
ST. LOUIS - Flooding continues along the Meramec River. The river is cresting and will begin to fall in Pacific, Eureka, and Valley Park on Friday. Fenton will see its crest later in the day. Another dry day Friday, clear with spots of fog to start, then clouds returning through the day. Highs will be [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They [...]
AYANNA ALEXANDER, ALI SWENSON and GARY FIELDS, Associated Press
The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors held a packed Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday for the first time since city employees walked off the job last month.
The mother of a spree killer who is serving six life sentences in Illinois has been sentenced in Whiteside County Court, according to court records. Debra Sheley, 67, was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation for a misdemeanor charge of child endangerment, Whiteside County Court documents show. After a plea deal, James Sheley, 67, [...]