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VA apologizes for delay in pension checks to local veteran, restores benefits
After months of delays over missing Army pension checks and turning to FOX 2 for help, a St. Louis couple says the Veterans Affair Department has finally come through.
Tallest menorah west of Mississippi coming to Kiener Plaza
When the Chabad of Greater St. Louis first started a public menorah lighting in St. Louis more than 40 years ago, the candelabra was 15 feet tall. But in the decades since, the menorah has doubled in size.
Gabe Gore shares 6-month progress report Tuesday
'Our office has retaken its place in the criminal justice system' | St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore gives progress report
You Still Don’t Own What You Bought: Purchased TV Shows From PS Store Go Bye Bye
Thank you for joining us for your latest lesson in how you don’t actually own the things you buy when you buy them digitally. Over a year ago, we discussed a story out of Germany and Austria where a deal expired between Sony and movie distributor StudioCanal, which resulted in 100s of movies being delisted […]
Metro East community honors Fire Captain and tow truck driver Wade Bivins
St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k
As St. Louis cops quit, a new report reveals the police chief's salary is the highest among law enforcement in the metro area.
Manhunt underway for 2nd Clayton homicide suspect
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis says it has charged a second shooter in the shocking early morning Clayton homicide from last month.
Terrifying home invasion in Clifton Heights as couple sleeps
Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a terrifying home invasion in the Clifton Heights neighborhood.
Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House
Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.
Feds send good money after bad: $3 billion more in California HSR funding
Bad news today: ðNEWS: Over $3 billion in federal funding is headed to California High Speed Rail! That means: ♻️Reduced transportation emissions ðLess time in traffic ð¸More good-paying jobs Proud to have championed @CaHSRA’s application for this Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding! pic.twitter.com/uwAMUGehOs — Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) December 5, 2023 Californians passed a bond measure ...continue reading "Feds send good money after bad: $3 billion more in California HSR funding"
Teen’s one-day crime spree interrupted by police
What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend started out rough for people on Bobb Avenue in St. John. Court records say a stolen car crashed into two vehicles on the street. You can still see tire marks in a yard and pieces of the cars struck laying on the road.
Rolling tribute for Prairie Du Pont firefighter and tow truck operator
A caravan of tow trucks and emergency vehicles made its way from a funeral home in Dupo, Illinois, to the East Carondelet Community Center on Tuesday night.
Homeless couple forced to live apart after baby's birth
Back in September, FOX 2 reported on a married couple expecting a baby but living in a tent on the lawn of St. Louis City Hall.
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Godfrey Passes Exemption To Paid Leave Act
GODFREY - Godfrey is the latest municipality to exempt itself from the Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act following unanimous approval from the Village Board of Trustees on Tuesday night. This comes after similar ordinances were tabled last week in Glen Carbon and passed in Jerseyville . Godfrey Trustees voted to expedite the process under a suspension of the rules after Village Attorney Phil Lading advised it was best to have the policy implemented by year’s end. “The state law says if you do not have some form of paid leave, general use leave for part-time employees prior to year end, then you are subject to the new state law that goes into effect on Jan. 1 , and you have to provide 40 hours of paid leave,” Lading said. As stated in a copy of the ordinance, the village already “recognizes the importance of paid leave and currently provides reasonable paid leave benefits to its employees.” The Godfrey Leave Policy already contains
Fatal shootings in East St. Louis may be related, investigators say
Investigators with the Illinois State Police believe two fatal shootings that took place Tuesday afternoon may be related.