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A former Lincoln County Jail contract employee appeared in federal court Monday and was sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine and fentanyl into the jail.

A man injured during an altercation at his Oakville home died over the weekend, prompting detectives to launch a homicide investigation.

As St. Louis got its first taste of snow for this coming winter, we asked FOX 2 viewers to share their wildest St. Louis snow stories, and the responses did not disappoint. You can check out a breakdown of some of those memories on Fox2now.com.

The St. Louis County Council is set to hold hearings Tuesday night to discuss a budget with an $80 million deficit, which could lead to significant budget cuts, including reductions in public safety.

Illinois tipped workers hoping for a break under the new federal tax law are in for a surprise: the state will continue taxing tips.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The crime grabbed headlines across the country after a young woman was set on fire while riding a train in Chicago. Her attacker had more than 70 prior arrests. “Let’s be honest, this isn't the first horrific thing that has happened as a result of somebody causing a crime, a repeat offender, [...]

Editor's note — A video with incorrect information has been removed from this story. We regret the error. ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A new program that aims to recycle thousands of gallons of paint a year in Illinois debuted on Monday. Illinois has joined a handful of other states involved in the program, which is operated [...]

On Sunday, a new Missouri regulation went into effect for pornographic and sexually explicit websites, requiring age verification of every user and visitor.

Over a week after a murder in University City, a fourth individual is facing charges in connection to the incident.

A search is underway for an unhoused person who was reported missing in the aftermath of last week's large fire in downtown St. Louis that tore through multiple vacant buildings.

ST. LOUIS -- The snow moved on from St. Louis overnight, but the impact is still being felt on roads and in classrooms. Several districts are adjusting schedules after Monday’s snowfall, and the morning commute is slow in spots. Lambert Airport recorded more than three inches of snow, enough to slow traffic and close schools. [...]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — A Pevely man was killed Monday afternoon in a crash involving a fire truck in Imperial. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Interstate 55, north of Imperial Main Street. It involved a fire truck and a Ford Ranger truck. MSHP said [...]

On Giving Tuesday, various organizations in the St. Louis region are participating to bring change to the community, including Saint Louis County's Pet Adoption Center, Operation Food Search, The Angel Band Project, and the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is urging the County Council to allocate nearly $1.75 million from Rams settlement funds to support violence reduction efforts in the county, including street outreach, behavioral health services, neighborhood stabilization, and wraparound services.

ST. LOUIS — The snow has moved out but it will be very cold Tuesday. Lambert Airport picked up more than 3 inches of snow on Monday. Clouds linger Tuesday morning with some gradual clearing in the afternoon. After an early morning dip into the 10s, temperatures will be in the 20s throughout the day. [...]

According to MoDOT, the sudden change in forecast shifted the department's plan they initially had in place, impacting their preparedness for the snowfall.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mason McTavish and Pavel Mintyukov each scored first period goals to help the Anaheim Ducks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 Monday night. Leo Carlsson also scored, Chris Kreider added an empty-net goal and Ville Husso made 22 saves for Anaheim who successfully killed six St. Louis power plays. Jordan Kyrou [...]

To mark the occasion, FOX 2 photojournalist Luke Davis shadowed his father during his last 48-hour shift.

 An expert in gambling addiction believes there will be an uptick in the number of people suffering from gambling issues now that legalized sports wagering is underway in Missouri.

As a December snow blanketed the city, The Outpost, a new coffee shop inside the Hotel Indigo, made a great place for those seeking warmth and creativity.