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Two Granite City parents contacted FOX 2 after they said their children came home from school on Halloween with bags advertising cannabis edibles. They said their kids told them a district bus driver gave them the bags, which had candy inside.

Relatives of an elder fraud suspect are still living in the home the feds say was taken for just $1. The defendant, Gino Rives, had an unusual response to his recent guilty plea.

Ladue police are searching for at least three men who tried to carjack a woman in front of her home.

St. Louis police credit hotel staff for assisting officers to put an end to the frightening ordeal and say the case is sparking concerns about possible human trafficking.

An elderly man was struck by a car in broad daylight after the vehicle failed to stop. Moments later, the vehicle fled, leaving the injured man in the middle of the intersection. City lawmakers are now pushing for several traffic-calming measures due to a staggering number of hit-and-runs occurring in the city this year alone.

More than 250 people are waiting in Missouri jails to be transferred to a mental health treatment facility, but the state is investing in a new plan to try and speed up the process.

Children's hospitals across the county are preparing for a surge in admissions amid a shortage of the RSV vaccine.

Legendary former Indiana University men's basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced Wednesday on his website.

CHICAGO (WMBD) - Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the expansion of utility bill assistance on Wednesday. A news release from Gov. Pritzker states that income-eligible homes that are disconnected or on the verge of being disconnected from utilities can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assitance Program [...]

Despite staffing shortages, St. Louis County will have crews working around the clock this winter.

A man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's home in St. Louis County while she and members of her family were asleep.

St. Louis police are investigating a shooting in downtown Thursday afternoon.

Later, the witness was able to pick Gray out of a photographic line-up. She identified him as the person who stuck the gun in her face.

This year, they're offering two "Black Friday Deals" events and a special Cyber Monday event. There is also early access for Walmart+ members.

With hunting season now underway, hunters should keep an eye out for bobcats. In Missouri, there is a designated hunting season for bobcats, which spans from November 15 to the last day of February. 

Build-A-Bear has unveiled an exciting new interactive bear that responds to touch and the sound of your voice. This special bear reacts by opening its eyes and wiggling its ears to communicate, and it has been released just in time for the Christmas season. 

The Muny has officially announced its captivating seven-show lineup for the 106th season. This season promises to be a spectacular blend of premieres, comedies, romance, and magic, running from June 17, 2024, through August 25, 2024.

A new and improved 911 service is set to make its way to the St. Charles County area, benefiting cities such as Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, and Wentzville. 

Henry Krey, a senior at Christian Brothers College High School, is recognized as one of the world's premier esports players and coaches. Krey, a decorated Super Smash Bros. player, is also a driving force behind the school's eSports program.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) said that hunters harvested 2,219 turkeys during the Missouri turkey gun season, Oct. 1 to 31. The top harvest counties were Dent with 86 birds harvested, Crawford with 82, and Washington with 72.