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Catch the St. Louis Battlehawks game on FOX 2 Friday

4 months 2 weeks ago
The St. Louis Battlehawks return home Friday night looking to keep their momentum rolling as they take on the Columbus Aviators at The Dome at America’s Center, and you'll be able to watch it right here on FOX 2.
Alex Barton

Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly

4 months 2 weeks ago
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report. Conducted during January, the Point-in-Time count is HUD’s annual one-night census of people staying in shelters and unsheltered locations; the latest official […]
Robbie Sequeira

Alabama lawmakers advance primary bills as protests erupt in committees

4 months 2 weeks ago
Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees.  HB 1, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, and SB 1, sponsored by Sen. […]
Anna Barrett, Andrea Tinker

Maryville Police Issue 21 Distracted Driving Citations

4 months 2 weeks ago
MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Maryville Police Department issued 21 citations for distracted driving violations and four other citations in April during an aggressive Distracted Driving Awareness Month Enforcement Campaign, the department said. “Distracted driving remains a serious problem in Maryville, and one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” said Sgt. Brian Gessi of the Maryville Police. “High-visibility law enforcement is one way to remind drivers that safe drivin

2026 SIUE Spring Graduate Listing Announced, Commencement May 8-9

4 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of 1,997 graduating students for the 2026 spring semester. Commencement takes place at SIUE on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Schedules are posted on the commencement website . New this year will be the Commencement Festival in Lot A . Visitors and the campus community can enjoy visiting food trucks and photo opportunities with graduates and family. For questions, contact the Commencement Office at

Elite FT Introduces Summer Camp for Kids in Glen Carbon

4 months 2 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON - Elite FT is offering a new summer camp — and a flash sale — to provide a fun experience for kids. For 12 weeks this summer, campers can enjoy crafts, games, outdoor time and more at The Sports Academy in Glen Carbon. There are rates for single days and single weeks, or campers can enjoy the full summer with Elite FT. Until Monday, May 11, 2026, you can pay full price for one camp and receive 50% off another. “We are, for the first time ever, offering

Forensic Genealogy Key in Solving Collinsville Kidnapping Case

4 months 2 weeks ago
Edwardsville, Illinois — A Madison County jury found Timothy J. Dubois, a 42-year-old Fayette County man, guilty of abducting a woman at knifepoint from the parking lot of a Collinsville Starbucks and forcing her to drive to Troy, where he raped her, State’s Attorney Tom Haine said today. The verdict followed a little more than an hour of jury deliberations, Haine said. Dubois, of Shobonier, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Class X enhanced felony), aggravated

Route 66 neon signs find new home in Missouri park

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. ROBERT, Mo. (KOLR) - A tribute to the Mother Road and truly a one-of-a-kind site you have to see to believe, Route 66's Neon Park will light up any road trip. Located at George M. Reed Roadside Park in St. Robert, Missouri, the park features about a dozen restored neon signs that once stood [...]
Bailey Strohl