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Standoff in St. Charles ends peacefully; suspect in custody

1 year ago
ST. CHARLES -- Police were involved in a standoff near St. Charles City Hall Monday morning. The SWAT Team and police officers were called to a parking structure for the county courthouse near North Monroe and Main Street. Calls started coming into the FOX 2 Newsroom about the incident at around 10:30 a.m. A man [...]
Joe Millitzer

FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says

1 year ago
The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimoreโ€™s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and whether all federal laws were followed, according to someone familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke [...]
ERIC TUCKER and SARAH BRUMFIELD, Associated Press

St. Louis Story Stitchers presents play: 'The Why of My City'

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS -- It's a nationally recognized artist collective known to collect stories, reframe, and retell them through art, writing and performance to promote understanding and civic pride and prevent youth violence. Joining us to share more about what's new with the St. Louis Story Stitchers are Branden Lewis and Will James. The collective has [...]
Joe Millitzer

Cold or allergies? Here is how you can tell them apart

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS -- Grass and tree pollen levels in the St. Louis region are on the rise. If you suffer from allergies, you're likely all too familiar with the sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes that come with it. Scientists indicate that climate change is causing pollen seasons to start earlier, last longer, and [...]
Joe Millitzer

ATMs smashed in two St. Louis County locations

1 year ago
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- At least two ATMs were broken into this morning at two different Royal Bank locations. One is on Delmar Boulevard in University City. The other is on Rider Trail in Earth City. At around 3 a.m. the ATM is smashed open and left on the parking lot. We've asked the police [...]
Joe Millitzer

The abandoned St. Louis skyscraper that helped revitalize Midtown

1 year ago
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that Downtown St. Louis real estate is in a "doom loop." Grand Center, located just west of downtown, was also considered "dead" in the 1990's. A project to save another abandoned skyscraper helped to bring it back. Now, Midtown is getting billions in investments.
Joe Millitzer

Fire damages church in Jerseyville Saturday

1 year ago
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. -- A fire severely damaged Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville Saturday evening. Firefighters responded to the emergency call just before 7 p.m., arriving to find the flames had originated in the church's kitchen before spreading through the hallways and into the attic. Due to the lack of hydrants in the vicinity [...]
Joe Millitzer

Revitalized Chain of Rocks Park opens along the Mississippi River

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS -- A new park has officially opened in North St. Louis County, enhancing the Chain of Rocks Bridge area in Riverview. Local officials were present for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new Chain of Rocks Park along the Mississippi Greenway. The festive event featured live music, food trucks, exercise [...]
Joe Millitzer

Very warm with thunderstorm chances through Tuesday

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS -- The high temperature was 89 on Sunday. Close but not 90. Climate data shows that the average date for St. Louis to have its first 90 day is May 15. It will be very warm again on Monday, but increasing clouds should keep us in the mid 80s for highs. A warm [...]
Angela Hutti

St. Louis Aldermen to vote on red light cameras

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS -- Today marks the final day of the current session for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, with two significant bills up for final passage. The session is set to begin at 10 a.m. at City Hall. One of the bills under consideration is Board Bill 105, sponsored by Alderman Shane Cohn, which [...]
Chris Regnier

Richmond Heights elects first African American mayor

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Richmond Heights is marking a significant milestone today as it welcomes Reginald Finney as its new mayor. Finney makes history as the first African American elected to this position in the city. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 at the Richmond Heights City Hall.
Joe Millitzer