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FOX 2 team was on the scene near Tower Grove Park around 4 a.m. Monday, where crews were inspecting the site of the water line break.

More than 20 detectives with the Major Case Squad are assisting the Pagedale Police Department in the fatal shooting of Jaylin Johnson.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The summer just got sunnier with the first wave of sunflower blooms at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. The beloved sunflower fields attract people from all over the region to take pictures and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime view. The sunflower season also highlights the organization’s messages about conservation. “It’s just an incredible sight to see them,” Dan Zarlenga, who works with the Missouri Department of Conservation, said. “We’re not talking about a couple sunflowers here and there, like some people might put in their landscaping or around their homes. We’re talking about fields of hundreds or maybe even thousands of these sunflowers. And that is quite a sight, seeing them all in a row like that.” Zarlenga explained there are multiple fields throughout the Conservation Area. The planting times are staggered, so several “waves” of sunflowers will bloom through August. The first wave blooms around

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Modern English is hitting the road this summer. The British pop band, best known for their '80s hit "I Melt With You," has announced dates for their 1 2 3 4…

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GreaterHealth Pharmacy and Wellness is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint, as it plans to open a second location at 6155 S Grand Blvd. in St. Louis’ Holly Hills neighborhood.

GRAFTON - Rosemary Ritchie received a plaque of appreciation presented by Mayor Mike Morrow and Alderman Rus Roy during the Grafton Historical Society meeting at the Visitor’s Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The mayor expressed the city’s sincere thanks to Rosemary for her years of service at the historical museum since 2007. Her friendly smile welcomed both national and international visitors and she was always willing to answer questions, sharing her extensive knowledge of Grafton past and present. “It’s been a privilege to be here,” Rosemary said. Asked what she will miss most, she stated, “I’ll miss the people! Visitors come here from all over the world—they come from Elsah and St. Louis, from every state in the Union, and even from as far away as Japan and other countries.” “Rosemary is a true ambassador for Grafton,” said Mayor Morrow. “We will miss her and wish her well.” Displays and artifacts integral

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Turkey—aka Türkiye—suddenly abandoned its long opposition to Sweden joining NATO earlier today. No explanation, as near as I can tell. Very weird.

A new Aldi grocery store and a pair of new fast-food restaurants are being proposed along Tesson Ferry Road in south St. Louis County.

If you're interested in meeting the mind behind the most controversial song about punctuation since Vampire Weekend's "Oxford Comma," you are in luck. We're talking, of course, about St. Charles' own Britt Barbie, who announced she'll be holding an in-person event as well as a TikTok concert next month. Barbie shot to social media stardom earlier last year with "Period Ahh, Period Uhh," a song that earned as many accolades as it did criticisms for what many saw as her imitating Black women.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new, low-cost loan program to help bridge the gap between college savings and financial aid on Monday.

According to an Illinois State news release, the declarations are due to the tornadoes and drought that occurred during the 2023 Illinois growing season.

There’s also a new push to connect young people in the City of St. Louis with jobs and educational opportunities.

The late David Crosby had assembled a new band and was preparing for a new show when he unexpectedly passed away in January — but now that band is going to honor him…

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The audit will be a comprehensive review of the office's policies and finances and is part of a broader probe of the entire city that began in 2018.

Bioscience business groups plan to use a $2 million grant to connect Missourians with childcare, transportation and online training to help them access jobs at life science companies.

A tax subsidy issued years ago for a stalled redevelopment of downtown St. Louis' Railway Exchange Building could complicate plans by any new owner to bring life to the massive, vacant structure, according to public records and a longtime area developer.

Two recent, major legal rulings in federal court involving the First Amendment have Missouri connections. Greg Magarian, a law professor and First Amendment scholar at Washington University, breaks down the implications of cases involving whether a business owner can discriminate against gay customers, and whether the government is allowed to ask social media companies to remove content spreading misinformation.

The McKelvey Ridge development would consist of up to 60 affordable housing units to be built on a 5.8-acre property at 12204 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights.