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St. Louis marks warmest September on record
September usually marks the beginning of the autumnal equinox, cooler temperatures and crisp air. But this year in St. Louis, it was anything but that.
Fairview Heights Man Dies After SUV Overturns
WEST ALTON, MO. - A 40-year-old Fairview Heights, Illinois, man died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, after his SUV overturned and he was ejected on southbound U.S. 67 in St. Charles County, according to a crash report. The crash occurred at 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, north of Riverlands Way, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said in the report. The Missouri Highway Patrol said in the report that the driver overcorrected, causing his 2013 Ford Explorer to slide across all lanes of traffic
St. Louis logistics facility to 'terminate operations,' lay off 84 workers
DSV Contract Logistics is preparing to "terminate operations" a St. Louis facility and lay off 84 workers, according to a Missouri WARN Notice.
Heaterz Hot Chicken Expands to Alton Riverfront, Owner Shares Vision for Family-Friendly Destination
ALTON - Heaterz Hot Chicken, a local favorite restaurant, will relocate to the current Flock Food Truck Park property in spring 2027, bringing a new vision to the riverfront. Owner Dan King recently announced that Heaterz will move from its current spot to the new flagship location in downtown Alton, called Heaterz at the Riverfront. In addition to a permanent kitchen, Heaterz at the Riverfront will include artificial turf, a playground, drive-thru and jumbo televisions. King jokes that customers
Missouri issues new guidelines for license plate cameras
The recommendations are aimed at reining in use of the technology while law enforcement groups including the Missouri Police Chiefs Association and the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys to work on legislation to codify the policies into law.
Artica is a scrappier, joyful Burning Man that showcases St. Louis' creative spirit
City of St. Louis Announces Sarah Mangapora as the Next Building Commissioner
Mangapora brings more than a decade of architecture, construction management and organizational leadership experience to the Building Division.
St. Louis native Von Scales, husband of Trina Braxton, dies at 58
Von Scales, the 58-year-old husband of singer and reality star Trina Braxton, died in Atlanta on Thursday after reportedly battling heart-related issues.
Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in September 2026
Church Official: Stolen Alton Church Statue Believed Scrapped Within 48 Hours
ALTON - A St. Francis statue stolen from the Episcopal Parish of Alton was scrapped in St. Louis less than 48 hours after the theft for roughly $100, according to Fr. Garron C. Daniels. The hammered copper St. Francis statue that had stood for decades in the St. Paul's Garden at the Episcopal Parish of Alton was stolen sometime between Saturday evening, Sept. 12, 2026, and Sunday morning, Sept. 13, 2026. The statue was made by Hillis Arnold, a well-known St. Louis artist, and had been, as Daniel
Michael C. Hall deals with a killer mid-life crisis in ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 trailer
What happens to an aging serial killer? The season 2 trailer for Dexter: Resurrection shows Michael C. Hall’s killer-with-a-code Dexter Morgan as he grapples with that very question.The trailer picks…
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Nominate a remarkable woman for local recognition
ST. LOUIS – Do you know a woman who sees a need, creates a solution and changes lives through service, leadership and compassion? We want to hear about her! FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are once again celebrating Remarkable Women — women who inspire others and make a difference in their communities. Women from [...]
Starbucks closes 3 Missouri locations, including 2 in St. Louis area
Global coffee chain Starbucks recently closed three Missouri locations, including two in the St. Louis region.
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How much rain will the St. Louis region get?
As we progress into the week, temperatures are cooling down a bit and much of the Midwest will see heavy rainfalls.
Duckworth Urges Trump To End Iran War As U.S. Withdraws From Iraq
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) who served in the Iraq War—issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that the United States has officially withdrawn our military forces from Iraq: “For an entire generation of combat Veterans, the weight of this moment as our nation withdraws U.S.
Alton Homecoming Parade Changes Bring More Students Into Celebration
ALTON — A new route and a shift in parade day allowed more students to celebrate their Redbird Pride at Alton School District 11’s annual homecoming parade Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026, Superintendent Elaine Kane said. The changes grew out of feedback from community members who participated in the Reimagine Alton Schools initiative, Kane said. She credited community partners with helping make the adjustments possible. “Our new route and parade day are allowing even more
Giannoulias Joins Illinois Literacy Foundation, 22 YMCAs To Celebrate Illinois Literacy Day With Statewide Book Donation And Day Of Service
SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of Illinois Literacy Day, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias today joined the Illinois Literacy Foundation and the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs to celebrate a statewide Day of Service focused on putting more books into the hands of children and families across Illinois. The initiative will distribute more than 8,000 books and bring volunteer readers and family-focused literacy activities to 118 early childhood and afterschool
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