ALTON – An Alton resident who allegedly fired a weapon in a densely populated neighborhood, fled on foot from police, and more, faces his latest set of felony charges in Madison County. Joseph B. Davis, 57, of Alton, was charged on May 14, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (a Class 2 felony), reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony), and resisting a peace officer (a Class A misdemeanor). On April 28, 2026, Davis allegedly knowingly discharged
Suspects are using counterfeit labels and forged serial numbers to make used water heaters appear brand new, then exchanging them at various St. Louis-area Home Depot stores for thousands of dollars in store credit, investigators say.
GODFREY/HAMEL - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after a pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions and ended at the Love’s Truck Stop in Hamel, Illinois, where authorities said the suspect fled on foot, attempted to hijack an occupied vehicle, and was taken into custody. Madison County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies first responded at about 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to Walmart in Godfrey after asset protectio
WASHINGTON — About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal protections for the voting power of minorities. The justices diluted a major part of the Voting Rights Act in their 6-3 decision on April 29 that declared […]
The full trailer has now been released for the upcoming documentary Gregg Allman – The Music of My Soul, about the late Allman Brothers Band founder.The trailer, set to the Allman Brothers Band…
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating the person responsible for a fatal shooting in the summer of 2024.
Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American Armed Forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead and has continued each year since 1868. Join the Florissant community for a patriotic tribute and […]
When I was in high school, part of the mandatory social studies curriculum included watching the miniseries Roots in class over the course of several days. I remember it fondly, though I did get myself into a bit of trouble in the process. Apparently shouting things like “Hey, where is Geordi La Forge’s visor?” and […]
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In St. Louis, several artists emerged over the decades that changed the blueprint of global music and left a lasting impact on American artist culture.
Florissant Historic Locations part of “A Summertime Past” event June 13 – Celebrate the sights, stories, and traditions of summers gone by during A Summertime Past on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As communities across the nation commemorate America 250, this special event offers visitors the chance to explore the […]
The FOX 2 News app now features short-form video reels, providing on-scene reporting, sports highlights and weather updates, which can be found under the app's "Watch" tab.
EAST ST. LOUIS - Even as a champion in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum has not forgotten his hometown roots. NBA player Jayson Tatum visited Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 recently, where he met with student-athletes, spent time with the Wright Elementary basketball team and Coach Khalil Rainey, and congratulated the team on its season. The Celtics secured their most recent NBA title in the 2023-2024 basketball season and have
The St. Louis barbecue scene offers plenty of standout spots from longtime smokehouse staples to neighborhood favorites. According to Yelp Elites, however, one local spot rises above the rest.
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