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Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival Returns with Three Days of Cultural Events

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Come celebrate three days of live music, folkloric dance, authentic foods, and artisan crafts at the 29th Annual Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival. Returning to Soulard Park September 19-21, the festival celebrates the vibrant heritage and traditions of Hispanic nations. Admission is free, and the entire community is invited to participate in [...]
Joran Wise

Boeing strike continues: Company rejects union-crafted contract proposal

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Striking Boeing union members overwhelmingly approved an offer this morning drafted by their own union that could have ended the walkout by thousands of workers. But Boeing company officials rejected the union-crafted contract not long after it was approved by the rank and file. Members of the International Association of Machinists and [...]
Chris Regnier

'East St. Louis Lotto Winner' claims $14.6 million prize

2 months ago
An anonymous Illinois Lottery player from East Saint Louis has claimed the largest Lotto jackpot of the year, worth $14.6 million, and plans to use the money to take care of family, buy a house, drive a Lexus, and take a trip to Paris.
Marisa Rodriguez

Illinois bill would name day for Charlie Kirk

2 months ago
A bill proposed in Illinois would name a day after Charlie Kirk. Sen. Neil Anderson of Andalusia filed Senate Bill 2694. The bill would amend the state Commemorative Dates Act to recognize September 10 as Charlie Kirk Day. Kirk was an Illinois native who founded the conservative youth outreach organization Turning Point USA. Kirk was [...]
Brian Weckerly

Illinois sheriffs look back on two years without cash bail

2 months ago
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Thursday marked two years since the end of cash bail in Illinois following the state Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the SAFE-T Act.  The rule means people arrested can no longer post a cash bond to be released before their trial. Instead, a judge decides if the person poses a risk [...]
Peter Hanson

Pep Zone: Webster Groves High School

2 months ago
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - Pep Zone returns as FOX 2's Ty Hawkins visits Webster Groves High School Friday morning to get a feel of the school spirit. While at the school, Hawkins spoke with students, teachers, and coaches ahead of their upcoming football game.
Nick Gladney

Teen hospitalized after overnight fire in Byrnes Mill

2 months ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO. - A teen was left hospitalized early Friday morning after being pulled from an overnight trailer fire in Byrnes Mill. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. on the 6800 block of Heatherwood Drive. Police say a trailer caught on fire and trapped a 15-year-old boy with autism inside. Officers attempted to [...]
Nick Gladney

Scattered rain and storm chances throughout the weekend, not as hot

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - After a dry, hot pattern that brought us eight straight days on 90+ temperatures, the weather is changing. It will be a bit unsettled for Friday, the weekend, and early next week, though no all day rain is expected. The occasional rain and dip and temperatures will be welcomed by many, but [...]
Angela Hutti