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An Illinois State Police trooper's squad car was struck on Interstate 55 in Macoupin County while the trooper was assisting motorists who were involved in a prior crash.

A large fire destroyed a rural Missouri home Monday afternoon in Iron County, though no one was hurt in the fire.

Webster Groves Herb Society's big sale is coming up this weekend. They will have a variety of culinary, ornamental, and medicinal herbs, full size and cherry tomato plants, hot and sweet peppers, and Missouri native plants, including coneflowers, bee balm, yarrow, and milkweeds. There will also be some member-grown herbs and plants and a wonderful [...]

ABBOTT, Texas (FOX 44) - A Missouri man has died in a Hill County crash. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 35's Mile Marker #361 at approximately 11:50 p.m. Friday. While a roadcrew was working and performing traffic control for the inside lane, a Chevrolet pickup truck traveling [...]

The City of St. Louis will soon receive federal funding for residential solar projects.

Baseball fans will have the opportunity to meet St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith on Tuesday afternoon.

Hip-hop stars Pitbull and T-Pain are coming to St. Louis this September as part of the newly-announced "Party After Dark" tour.

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 [...]

A weak cold front will bring a round of showers and perhaps a thunderstorm or two Tuesday afternoon.

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 [...]

Mariah Day was just 17 years old when her mother, Betsy Faria, was murdered. She’s 30 today.

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 [...]

“This bill will save lives and lower healthcare costs for millions of Illinoisans,” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said.

Senior citizens in Cahokia Heights say they’re seeing results after reporting teens terrorizing the neighborhood.

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.