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A man and woman were shot dead Sunday morning in north St. Louis County.

ST. LOUIS -- A gorilla died late Saturday night at the Saint Louis Zoo. Joe was around 26 years old. The Saint Louis Zoo posted this message to patrons on social media: "It is with incredible sadness we share that western lowland gorilla Little Joe, who had been in treatment for heart disease, died of [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason E. Griffith is among the latest officers to be honored at Missouri's Law Enforcement Memorial. Griffith died in the line of duty while responding to a disturbance at a convenience store in March last year. Other officers honored include Missouri Department of Corrections Officer Kelly Rolando, [...]

EUREKA, Mo. - Storms swept through the area Saturday, causing damage in a neighborhood in Eureka. Video footage shows trees snapped and a trampoline mangled in a yard. A father and his eight-year-old daughter, who were out shopping when the storm struck, reported that they first heard hail and heavy rain as the storm intensified.

ST. LOUIS - Schnucks grocery store chain is recalling three cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella contamination. Customers are advised to check their purchases for the following products: Affected products can be returned to any Schnucks location for a full refund or exchange.

ST. LOUIS -- A man in his 20s is critically wounded after a shooting in South St. Louis. The incident occurred on Minnesota Avenue near Delor Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police arrived to find the victim with severe gunshot injuries to his chest and abdomen. He was rushed to a hospital, where [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Clouds hang around through Sunday morning as temps fall into the 50s. Sunday will be largely dry, but an area of moisture will lift from the Southern Plains, bringing us another round of showers and a few storms. The timing for southern Missouri will be mid-afternoon, and for the rest of us, [...]

Thanks to a vibrant community and dedicated fans, the "Star Wars" films constantly smash box office records, and the TV shows pull in millions of viewers.

FERGUSON, Mo. -- Today marks the celebration of "Star Wars Day," observed annually on May the Fourth, a nod to the iconic phrase, "May the Force be with you." Star Wars fans gathered at the Ferguson Farmers Market to celebrate this beloved film series. The day's festivities included a Jedi Knight show, Jedi training sessions [...]

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Creve Coeur Park was bustling today as hundreds gathered for the 26th annual "Steps for Hope Walk," benefiting the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis. Participants had the option to engage in either a one-mile walk or a longer 3.7-mile walk or fun run. The event, open to individuals of [...]

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. -- Today marked the 23rd annual Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS, hosted at Webster Groves High School. The event, which Alicia Schoemehl, Jim's widow and a teacher at the school, organized entirely with the help of her marketing students, aims to raise money for local ALS-affected families. Jim Schoemehl, diagnosed with ALS, [...]

Sent off at 18-1 odds, Mystik Dan and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rode the rail down the stretch with a short lead. Forever Young from Japan and Sierra Leone gave chase and pressured the leader to the wire in front of 156,710 at Churchill Downs.

ST. LOUIS - New information has emerged about a significant water main break that occurred Friday in North St. Louis at the intersection of Blair and Penrose, an area known for frequent breaks. According to a St. Louis Water employee, this was a level-36 valve break, indicating a major incident. Workers have been actively trying [...]

GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- A building is considered a total loss after it was engulfed by a fire overnight. Firefighters responded to the scene on State Street around 7:20 p.m. Friday. The structure, an old workshop near the U.S. Steel plant, along with everything inside, was completely destroyed. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as [...]

ST. LOUIS -- A 13-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the arm in north St. Louis. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Penrose neighborhood, near Lee and Dryden. The teen reported hearing a gunshot while walking and then feeling pain. He mentioned that the shot might have come from a [...]

ST. LOUIS -- A car that fled the scene hit a woman, killing her in north St. Louis. The incident occurred late last night in the Vandeventer neighborhood, at the intersection of Page Boulevard and Whittier Street. Police reported that the woman, along with another pedestrian, was crossing Page Boulevard against traffic after their ride [...]

ST. LOUIS -- The Battlehawks continued their impressive run in the United Football League with a decisive 22-8 victory over the Houston Roughnecks. Coming into the game, the Battlehawks had secured four consecutive wins, showcasing their strength as both the highest-scoring team and one of the top defenses in the league. The game started quietly [...]

A man of many hats, FOX 2's Andy Banker switches gears on select spring weekends, stepping into duty as the stadium voice of the St. Louis Battlehawks.

The mysterious case of Pravin Varughese’s death is resurfacing in the media, courtesy of NBC’s Dateline series. Originally aired in 2019, the series has recently reignited interest in Varughese’s death through posts on the network’s social media platforms.

There'll be a lot of dry weather this weekend but we'll also have some thunderstorms at times. Today will be warm with a mix of clouds and sun. Temperatures climb into the mid-80s. Some strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening. With these stronger storms, the main threat will be strong winds and some hail.