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Veronica is joined by archivist Dennis Northcott to discuss old houses and how to research them. Discover how you can uncover the history behind homes in St. Louis and learn about their past residents.

As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. The extremists also have close ties to the prominent far-right conspiracy theorists who tried to overturn […]

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A bill that would make Planned Parenthood ineligible to receive reimbursements from the state’s Medicaid program passed out of the Missouri Senate early Wednesday morning after an 11-hour Democratic filibuster. The bill now returns to the House, where it can be sent to Gov. Mike Parson to sign into law. This legislation, originally filed by […]

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A Canadian motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash on Interstate 70 east of Wright City.

ST. LOUIS -- A nine-year-old girl from Eureka, Missouri, is back after an unforgettable experience and championship win at Augusta National last weekend. Fresh off the airplane, Madison Pyatt joins us to share more about her special weekend. Pyatt competed in the drive, putt, and chip challenge. She excelled in the competition, winning the drive [...]

ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed Tuesday evening in the city's Midtown neighborhood near the Saint Louis University campus.

However terrible telecom monopolies are in the free world, they’re arguably worse in prisons. For decades, journalists and researchers have outlined how a select number of prison telecom giants like Securus have enjoyed a cozy, government-kickback based monopoly over prison phone and teleconferencing services, resulting sky high rates (upwards of $14 per minute at some prisons) for […]

The company behind Fruity Pebbles, Honey-Comb and Honey Bunches of Oats is entering the Dallas metro area after making what could be the largest industrial deal in the region so far this year.

Laumeier Sculpture Park in south St. Louis County said it has laid off seven staff members as funding has decreased.

The vote agrees to a request to abate $86 million in taxes on construction for 25 years and levy two sales taxes in the village to help fund construction costs.

Once regarded with skepticism, tribute bands are booming in St. Louis as area bands honor their favorites, and nationally touring tribute bands pack venues.

Food writer Daniel Neman bought a rice cooker, and now he is truly happy at last.

ST. LOUIS -- The Donut Drive-In on Chippewa in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood experienced a break-in early Tuesday morning. An intruder shattered a window to gain entry and proceeded to steal the cash register. However, employees have informed us that the register was empty at the time of the theft. The staff is working to [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Summer is right around the corner, and if you're someone who enjoys the warm weather, you might be in for a treat. The Farmer's Almanac's forecast for 2024 predicts that this summer could be the hottest one we've ever seen. However, it's not all going to be clear skies; the season is [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Join the FOX 2 and KPLR 11 weather team as Busch Stadium is turned into a giant science classroom with eye-popping experiments, fun with Fredbird, and your favorite meteorologists. Before the Cardinals take on the Diamondbacks April 24th, students and teachers are invited to Weather Day at Busch Stadium. We hope to [...]

A musician from Jackson, Mississippi, staying at an Airbnb in St. Louis was shot on Friday after he allegedly "broke through a drywall" of his rental unit and into an adjoining apartment, according to police. He was naked and screaming that he was going to kill everyone there. Prosecutors charged Patrick McKinney-Rankin, 37, with felonies for burglary and property damage on Saturday.

A one-of-a-kind license plate issued by the City of St. Louis in 1911 has been rediscovered after being tossed in the trash 40 years ago — and nearly lost forever. That's the remarkable story told by Donley Auctions, an auction company based in Union, Illinois. The company now plans to auction the discovery and thinks it should have no problem fetching a five-figure sum.

Farmers markets are not just places for fruits and vegetables anymore. Now you can stock your larder and fill your house with crafts.