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Cardinals Hall-of-Fame manager Whitey Herzog dies at 92
Whitey Herzog, the St. Louis Cardinals' Hall-of-Fame manager of the decorated 1980s era, has died at the age of 92.
Edwardsville native Kate Martin selected by Las Vegas Aces in WNBA Draft
Edwardsville native Kate Martin gets her call to women's professional basketball. The Las Vegas Aces selected Martin with the 18th overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday evening.
99th season of horse racing starts today in Collinsville
ST. LOUIS -- Today marks the grand reopening of the Fan Duel Sportsbook and Horse Racing venue in Collinsville, Illinois, previously known as Fairmount Park, for its 99th racing season. The season, which begins today, will continue through November 16th. The opening day festivities at the track include many activities, including food trucks on-site. The [...]
Two dead in Ferguson gas station shooting
FERGUSON -- Two people are dead after a shooting at a Ferguson gas station. A police officer shot the suspect, killing them. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. at the QuikTrip on West Florissant Avenue. According to St. Louis County Police, a Ferguson police officer leaving the QuikTrip heard gunshots near the gas pumps. [...]
Fallen firefighter's family files lawsuit
ST. LOUIS -- The family of Ben Polson, a St. Louis city firefighter who tragically died in 2022 while fighting a fire, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of his safety equipment. The lawsuit claims that there was a critical failure in the equipment that contributed to his death. Polson died after a burning [...]
Illinois woman dies in shuttle bus crash in Hawaii
POCAHONTAS, Ill. -- A tragic incident occurred in Hawaii last Friday when a shuttle bus struck and killed a 68-year-old woman from Pocahontas, Illinois. The victim has been identified as Dianna Cricelli. According to investigators, the accident happened when the shuttle bus driver exited the vehicle without realizing it was still in motion. In an [...]
Strong storms expected Tuesday, with cooler air on the way
ST. LOUIS -- A warm and windy day Tuesday, with highs in the low 80s. By the afternoon, weโll be tracking rain and thunderstorms. Some storms will be strong to severe. While the highest threat for severe weather is across northeast Missouri and western Illinois, we are just south of that zone and should be [...]
Fatal standoff in south St. Louis after woman's body found on porch
ST. LOUIS -- Two people are dead after a domestic violence incident that escalated into a shooting and subsequent police standoff. The tragic event unfolded late last night near Hartford and Bent, just south of Tower Grove Park. According to police, the situation began just after 9:20 p.m. when they received a call about a [...]
Ethics complaint report against Speaker Dean Plocher released
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - After seven months of closed-door meetings, a report was released late Monday night by a bipartisan group of lawmakers regarding the ethics complaint filed against House Speaker Dean Plocher. The group has been meeting since the fall to discuss a complaint filed by another House member. The report was rejected, but [...]
Charges made against St. Charles standoff suspect
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - After a standoff Monday morning with St. Charles Police, an O'Fallon man has now been charged. Terrance Mahone, 42, is facing one charge of unlawful use of a weapon, according to officials. A release states that the victim entered her vehicle in the St. Charles City Hall parking garage and sat [...]
Debate on federal reimbursement allowance continues with five weeks in session left
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - With less than five weeks until the final adjournment in Jefferson City, there's still an important multi-billion-dollar tax to renew, impacting more than a million Missourians. It's a key piece of funding that could put the state's Medicaid program in jeopardy if it's not renewed. Some Senate Republicans say before taking [...]
Contact 2 investigates allegation an Illinois roofing company is operating illegally
A roofing contractor in Red Bud, Illinois, is calling out a competitor, alleging theyโre not properly licensed. Illinois law requires roofing contractors be licensed with the state.
Residents stuck without air conditioning at Central West End public housing complex
Many St. Louisans have welcomed the recent warmup with open arms, but the warm temperatures drew others outside for a very different reason Monday.
St. Louis County struggles to get started on senior tax freeze, City succeeding
St. Louis County has been facing several troubles in an effort to get their Senior Property Tax Freeze Program moving forward. Meanwhile, in the City of St. Louis, things have moved along well with its program.
Aldermen pass Baby Box bill in City of St. Louis
Following a rigorous hour-long debate, the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen made a historic decision on the final day of their session, passing the Baby Box bill.
New mail thefts prompt calls to stop using blue USPS mailboxes
There is a call for people to stop using the iconic, blue United States Postal Service mailboxes in St. Louis. Why? FOX 2 has obtained new evidence of people stealing mail from the boxes, again and again.
Endangered Person Advisory issued for 5-year-old Farmington boy
FARMINGTON, Mo. - The Farmington Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a 5-year-old boy. Police are looking for 5-year-old Oliver "Patrick" Sulwer, according to officials. He is described as a white male and was wearing a yellow shirt. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. Monday at Francois Medical Center, located at [...]
Parking pandemonium at Brentwood's new park: What to know before you visit
Families are flooding to a new park in Brentwood, where a parking lot can't handle the demand.
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