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Afrobeats Ft. Ajay the DJ
The heartbeat of ART Bar's new culture series, this monthly rooftop experience features DJ Ajay the spinning Afrobeats from golden hour through late night with a dance floor that never […]
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Overland man jailed for copper wire theft, commercial AC theft, arson
An Overland, Missouri, man is in custody for a litany of crimes across three municipalities in St. Louis County, including copper wire theft and AC unit theft.
Missouri prosecutors warn of expanding self-defense law
Missouri prosecutors are raising concerns about the state’s self-defense laws after a recent appeals court ruling which defense attorneys say could broaden when deadly force can legally be used.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: The Human Element In The Room
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online […]
Former Beneficient executive with Kansas political ties guilty of fraud in $150M scheme
TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated records. Brad Heppner, who founded Beneficient and convinced Kansas lawmakers five […]
New Program Encourages Students to Read at Bethalto Middle School
BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 middle school students have developed a love for reading. Trimpe Middle School’s new Eagles Read program invites students to track their time spent reading in exchange for prizes. Teacher Suzie Moore, who recently took over the program, thanked the community for their generous donations and noted that people can still donate snacks or help out next year in their efforts to encourage more reading. “This is my first year runnin
Mother's Day weekend brings gardening boom
After a nearly perfect early spring growing season across the St. Louis area, local garden centers are packed heading into Mother’s Day weekend. With no freezing temperatures since late March, gardeners who got an early start are now seeing the payoff.
Trump-appointed FEMA panel urges states should take the lead in disaster recovery
WASHINGTON — State governments should shoulder more of the cost and responsibility for natural disaster recovery, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency review council. The board, created by President Donald Trump last year, called on Congress and the administration to make several major changes, including offloading the National Flood […]
Coin battery dangers and safety breakthrough
With technology taking up a big part of our daily lives, so too does the danger it can present to small children. Specifically, those small lithium batteries found in car fobs, remote controls, and some greeting cards.
Canada geese arrive in St. Louis for nesting season
Spring in St. Louis brings warmer weather and a familiar presence across parks, neighborhoods, and waterways: Canada geese!
Upcoming Training Will Help Volunteers Advocate for Foster Kids
BELLEVILLE - Community members who want to make a difference in a child’s life have the opportunity to train to become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers work with kids who have experienced neglect or abuse and who are typically in the foster care system. These volunteers spend five hours a month visiting with their assigned child and writing court reports. The judge then uses this information to make decisions in the best interest
Testimony ends in lawsuit over control of St. Louis Police
The lawsuit argues that the shift to a state board of police commissioners, created by Missouri lawmakers in 2025, does not have the legal authority to force the City of St. Louis to increase spending on police.
Mötley Crüe to be joined by Carrie Underwood for ‘American Idol’ finale performance
Mötley Crüe will be joined by Carrie Underwood for their performance on the upcoming season finale of American Idol.The former American Idol winner is a noted rock fan and previously covered the Crüe song "Home Sweet…
Major data breach impacts schools across US
It's not currently known just how many people are potentially affected, though some estimate up to 9,000 colleges and universities may be.
Boycott CARTELS!!
What are these? I see them next to garages in alleys all over South City?
Catch the St. Louis Battlehawks game on FOX 2 Friday
The St. Louis Battlehawks return home Friday night looking to keep their momentum rolling as they take on the Columbus Aviators at The Dome at America’s Center, and you'll be able to watch it right here on FOX 2.
Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report. Conducted during January, the Point-in-Time count is HUD’s annual one-night census of people staying in shelters and unsheltered locations; the latest official […]
Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song
Sounds like we may be getting some new music from KISS.During a YouTube interview with KISSbySienna, Gene Simmons gave fans an update on what they’ve been up to, and it's…
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