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The Saint Louis Zoo announced Wednesday that they have exchanged one of their long-time resident polar bears for two young polar bear twins from Toledo.

Did you know that nearly 70% of people feel pressured to host elaborate gatherings, often leading to stress and budget strain? Yet, the most memorable events often stem from simplicity and creativity rather than extravagance. With a little ingenuity and resourcefulness, you can throw a spring gathering that leaves your guests delighted without breaking the bank. Here’s how to make your next event both enjoyable and economical. Embrace the Power of Potluck One of the easiest ways to save money and encourage guest participation is by hosting a potluck. This approach not only alleviates the financial burden of catering but also celebrates diversity through food. To make it more organized, you can create a theme—such as international cuisine or comfort food—and send out a list of suggested dishes. This way, everyone can contribute something they enjoy making, and you’ll end up with a delightful array of flavors. Tip: Set up a shared document or messaging group

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March 5 is a date that has witnessed significant events throughout history, spanning various categories such as politics, science, culture, and social movements. One of the most significant events that occurred on March 5 was the infamous Boston Massacre in 1770. This pivotal moment in American history marked a turning point in the relationship between the British Crown and American colonists. Tensions had been building due to taxation without representation and other grievances, and on that fateful day, a confrontation between British soldiers and a group of colonists escalated into violence. Five colonists were killed, and the event galvanized anti-British sentiment, ultimately contributing to the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre became a rallying cry for those advocating for independence, symbolizing the struggle for liberty and justice. Fast forward to 1963, when British scientist Sir Francis Crick made a groundbreaking announcement about the structure of DNA. On March

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We talk Cybertruck protests; IDs from Palau; and the big Instagram bug.

St. Louis police said the 38-year-old victim was shot shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday. He was on the porch of a home.

The proliferation of AI through law enforcement tools already has civil liberties experts concerned. “When you have results from an AI, they are not transparent. Often you cannot trace back where a conclusion came from, or what information it is based on. AIs hallucinate," one said.

A teen girl is facing a felony charge after bringing a loaded firearm to Confluence Preparatory Academy in St. Louis Monday.

ST. LOUIS - A small part of an apartment building reportedly collapsed in the Downtown West Wednesday morning. The small portion of the building collapsed around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Westgate Lofts apartment building on the 2300 block of Locust Street. This is a developing story; FOX 2 will provide more information once [...]

The drowning report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the girl was from Roach, Missouri. It is the first drowning of the year at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Officers found the shooting victim in the street near the intersection of Appleton and Sheridan drives.

Late last year we wrote about how LA Times billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong confidently announced that he was going to use AI to display “artificial intelligence-generated ratings” of news content, while also providing “AI-generated lists of alternative political views on that issue” under each article. After he got done firing a lot of longstanding LA […]

Low-income Missourians who receive food assistance would be prohibited from buying soda and candy with their benefits under a bill debated Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Jamie Gragg, a Republican from Ozark, would restrict food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously called food stamps, if approved by the federal government. The bill would “get us back to where the original program was meant to go,” Gragg argued in Tuesday afternoon during a hearing…

With all votes counted, Alderwoman Cara Spencer led the four-candidate field with 68% of possible votes.

Two men were killed in separate shootings in University City and north St. Louis on Tuesday, and police are investigating the incidents.

The move marks an expansion of an existing partnership between 4 Hands, the region's second-largest brewery, and Hi-Pointe.

Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus criticized the state budget and Gov. Mike Kehoe’s executive order to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in a news conference Tuesday. State Rep. Michael Johnson, a Kansas City Democrat and the caucus chair, focused his comments on Kehoe’s elimination of DEI efforts. The caucus had released a […]