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Hospital staff, including nurses, therapists, technicians and other members, distributed candy to the children, some of whom have been at the facility for extended periods.

FOX 2’s Kelley Hoskins suits up with the St. Louis Fire department to show how quickly heat, smoke and panic can take over.

BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or [...]

Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as customers prepare to dig deeper into their own funds to replace costs previously covered by federal tax credits. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance on Friday released the approved rates for individual plans, most of which are sold […]

"It should not have taken almost two years for Chad to get justice," Chad Morris' lawyer, Javad Khazaeli, said.

The former college dean is now vindicated, and she spoke only to FOX 2 about it.

ALTON — Halloween festivities were in full swing Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2025, as neighborhoods across Alton saw a significant amount of trick-or-treating. The community engaged in a variety of activities leading up to the city’s legendary Halloween Parade sponsored by the East End Improvement Association, scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 31, 2025. The parade will begin at 7 p.m., with live coverage starting at 6:50 p.m. on Riverbender.com. Viewers can watch the event online by clicking here. Ryan Schlueter, a photographer and videographer for Riverbender.com, shared observations from the previous evening’s celebrations with his photos above. “The nuns were off Bluff and Prospect, handing out candy. There was a super fancy house decorated on Bluff at Mamie, and then some around Duke Bakery, and Duke Bakery was very busy. It was great last night,” Schlueter said. “There were a lot of great costumes and the kids were having a lot of fun.”

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GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felony charges of home invasion and domestic battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on Halloween. Jerry M. Watson Jr., 25, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 31, 2025 with a Class X felony count of home invasion, a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On Oct. 31, 2025, Watson allegedly entered a Granite City apartment unit without legal authority and intentionally caused injury to one of the occupants. Watson is also accused of strangling a family or household member, throwing the victim to the ground, and pulling her hair. According to the state’s petition to deny Watson’s pretrial release from custody, the victim reported to responding officers that Watson had “battered her while outside of her residence by slamming her to the ground and pulling her hair.” The victim reportedly tried locking Watson out of the residence

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The couple spent nearly a year crafting an elaborate setup that features iconic elements from the beloved video game series.

A family farm’s fight to recover from a devastating flood shows how the gridlock in Washington is only making it harder to grow and sell food.

EAST ALTON — The East Alton Halloween Parade took place Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2025, featuring a range of participants, including local fire and police departments, school bands, and community organizations. Sponsored by the Village’s American Legion, the parade began at Wilshire Plaza and concluded at the East Alton American Legion Post. Participants include the East Alton Fire Department, Survival Flight, ambulances, East Alton Police, and several school bands, including members from East Alton-Wood River, East Alton Middle, and Roxana schools. Local churches and other community groups also took part. The parade is one of several events in the region leading up to Halloween, offering residents an opportunity to celebrate the season in a family-friendly environment. The parade chairman is David Farmer of the East Alton American Legion Post. He said the parade turned out even bigger than he thought it would be and was another great community effort. "We had a lot

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If your current 401(k) or SIMPLE/SEP feels too expensive, too confusing, or simply underused, this quick guide will help you decide whether to switch providers or start a new plan—and what to fix first for better outcomes. Note for Illinois employers: State law requires businesses with five or more Illinois employees and at least two years in operation to offer their own retirement plan or facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice program. If you’re currently on the state IRA, you may be considering an upgrade to a 401(k) or other plan to gain higher limits, employer contributions, and more design flexibility. Missouri employers do not have a mandate; the new Show-Me MyRetirement Savings Plan is voluntary. Why Business Owners Consider a Change Employees aren’t joining or saving enough. You can’t reliably save what you’d like each year. Payroll and admin tasks take too much time or cause errors. Fees seem high or unclear; service is slow

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Women’s Conference. On Nov. 5, 2025, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region will gather at The Outlet at Edison’s for a day of panels, breakout sessions and featured speakers. Dawn Mushill, president of the chamber, encourages people to register now so they can enjoy the experience. “We have speakers on the stage,” Mushill said. “We have workshops. We have great food. We have panelists. We have whatever you want.” The conference opens at 7:15 a.m. with networking and breakfast. At 8:30 a.m., Tracy Bianco of Tracy Bianco Consulting will present “Lead Yourself First: 5 Questions to Take You from Settling to Succeeding (On Your Own Terms),” followed by a workshop titled “Building Culture for Success and Succession” by Wendy Symer of WLS Consulting. Attendees can also enjoy “Breaking Imposter Syndrome”

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Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.

MARYVILLE — Maryville Elementary School held its annual Pumpkin Drop event on a sunny day this week, drawing participation from students and local community members. The event took place on the school grounds, where pumpkins were dropped from a height as part of the festivities. Granite City Firefighters Local 253 assisted in ensuring the event ran smoothly, contributing to what organizers described as one of their favorite days of the year. The Granite City School District #9 shared photos from the event, captured by photographers Chris Mitchell and Brayden Cook. The Pumpkin Drop is a recurring event at Maryville Elementary School, designed to engage students in a seasonal activity while fostering community involvement.

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