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For over a century, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri has been connecting pets in their future families. With so many pets in need homes, the organization is taking a significant step forward by announcing the construction of a new facility in north St. Louis.

At the Saint Louis Zoo in Primate Canopy Trails, a series of walkways and paths take visitors up close with four new, endangered spider monkeys.

St. Louis Public Schools' first day of class was met with challenges, but overall operations are off to a strong start, with over 349 students participating in before-care programs and over 5,000 parents utilizing Zum's bus-tracking app.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will step down as the state’s top cop to become co-deputy director with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Richmond Heights Police Department issued a missing persons report for a 69-year-old man last seen nearly two months ago.

The City of St. Louis is expected to release the findings of an external investigation into the tornado siren failure that occurred when the deadly May 16 storm struck. It comes on the same day the city’s emergency management director, who’s been on paid leave since the tornado, heads to city hall for a disciplinary hearing.

Paying a visit to a popular cave network in mid-Missouri is a fun and free way to stay cool during August’s heat.

Scientists are pushing the limits of research in the Polar regions, where the extreme cold, high winds and months of darkness make it one of the harshest environments.

Other critics of the practice raise concerns about environmental risks.

Michael Jackson and Seth Blazedel were charged after allegedly stealing $1,280 of merchandise from a Menards store in St. Ann, with Jackson fleeing the scene in a Honda minivan and Blazedel being arrested the same day.

A 15-year-old is behind bars following a fatal stabbing that happened in the Lemay neighborhood.

Eddie Gaedel, who stood 3'7" tall, holds the grand distinction of being the shortest Major League player in history. The stunt was orchestrated by Bill Veeck, the St. Louis Browns owner who was known for grabbing headlines and manufacturing spectacle.

As summer winds down, many in the St. Louis region are wondering when the crisp air and cooler temperatures of fall will finally come. According to FOX 2 Meteorologist Chris Higgins, the first true taste of autumn typically arrives between Sept. 10 and 20.

ST. LOUIS - Amid the rise in ticks during the warm weather, a new study suggests that residents in Missouri and Illinois should take caution while enjoying the great outdoors. Terminix recently published a report from 2024 that places Missouri and Illinois among the states with the worst tick problems. The report attributed the various [...]

Residents in Vandalia were mistakenly alerted by storm sirens in the middle of the night, and local authorities are double-checking the system to ensure it does not happen again.

A second suspect has been charged for his role in allegedly scamming an auto repair shop in Overland out of several thousand dollars last summer.

By coming as a group, they hope to avoid debacles like Zelenskyy’s February meeting in the Oval Office

The Phelps County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to assist their search in locating a missing girl.

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. - A three-year-old boy from Tuscumbia, Mo., drowned Sunday afternoon in the Lake of the Ozarks. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the drowning occurred around 12:25 p.m. on the 4.8 mile mark of the Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. The drowning occurred after [...]

ST. LOUIS - Thousands of students in the St. Louis region return to classrooms on Monday, marking the start of the new school year. The return to school is particularly significant for the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) students, as the May 16 tornado damaged several school buildings, necessitating relocations for many students. According to [...]