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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

1 year 1 month ago
SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state time to file [...]
Peter Hancock of Capital News Illinois

St. Louis mayor targeted by racist message campaign

1 year 1 month ago
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.
Joey Schneider

Fountain Park residents seek answers on stalled rehab project

1 year 1 month ago
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 [...]
Ty Hawkins

In Your Neighborhood: FOX 2 News in Ballwin

1 year 1 month ago
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.
Nick Gladney

Overland woman charged after child dies from fentanyl overdose

1 year 1 month ago
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 [...]
Nick Gladney