ST. LOUIS -- Each month on FOX 2, we select the recipient of our Proud to Serve award. Today, we salute Jennifer Jefferson, a Marine Corps veteran. She and her husband both served in the Marines. Following active service, Jennifer began volunteering with the FOCUS Marines Foundation as a mentor, team leader and Board member. She eventually [...]
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- A literacy initiative called #WeCantWait aims to improve children's reading skills. The program, which emphasizes the importance of literacy, will offer opportunities for participants to become reading tutors. The event will also provide information about $60,000 starting salaries for qualified teachers and behavioral support staff in classrooms. The meeting is scheduled [...]
ST. LOUIS - In honor of Earth Day, St. Louis artist Adrienne Outlaw has turned her family's five-year collection of plastic trash into a compelling exhibit. Displayed in her Locust studio, the collection showcases sculptures and other art forms made entirely from discarded plastic. Outlaw aims to highlight the global effects of plastic waste, some [...]
ST. LOUIS -- There were three shootings in less than an hour and a half in St. Louis City. Two people died and another person is hurt. All of the victims in these latest shootings were in their 20s and all of the violence happened in different areas of north St. Louis. There are no [...]
ST. LOUIS - A man is said to be unconscious and not breathing after being shot multiple times Monday evening. The incident occurred in the 4400 block of Elmbank Avenue in north St. Louis around 8:30 p.m., according to officials. The homicide unit was requested at the scene. This is a developing story. More will [...]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County sent seven people to the hospital Monday evening. The crash happened near Missouri Highway PP and Highway 30 around 7 p.m., according to officials. Three were sent to Children's Hospital, and the other four were transported to Mercy South Hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol [...]
Tipping has always been a heavily debated topic. Some don't like it. Some believe it's necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate an Illinois bill that would potentially change tipping as we know it. The proposed bill is not only gaining steam, but also [...]
Passover is the most observed Jewish holiday in the country. It commences with the Seder, a cherished gathering often shared with loved ones. Several gathered in St. Charles to celebrate in a rabbi’s backyard Monday night.
On the heels of a dismal front-page report about downtown St. Louis in the Wall Street Journal, FOX 2 has obtained new photos showing blatant trespassing and disregard for safety at the iconic Railway Exchange Building, also known as the former Famous Barr Department store.
The Maplewood Police Department shared surveillance images showing what appears to be an individual spraying a red substance on an Israeli flag Friday and a banner showing the images of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
UPDATE: The Endangered Silver Advisory alert is canceled. Frank was located safe, according to police. BRIDGETON, Mo. - The Town and Country Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for 92-year-old Frank Hertelendy. Hertelendy was visiting a friend and did not return to his home. He is said to have stopped at least once [...]
A Missouri-native Marine who died during a training exercise on April 18 in North Carolina has been identified as Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, according to the Marine Corps.
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