Police arrest suspect in pellet gun shooting of FOX 2 crew
ST. LOUIS – There are calls to toughen state laws after suspects were caught on video shooting what appeared to be pellet guns at a FOX 2 reporter and photographer. The incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Monday on Spring Avenue near Chippewa Street in south St. Louis. A couple of suspects started shooting what appeared […]
Financial problems, lack of workers forces some Missouri birthing units to close
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Within the past decade, seven birthing units have closed at hospitals across the state, leaving an impact on Missourians, especially in rural areas. Since 2014, roughly 20 Missouri hospitals have closed, leaving 50 rural counties without a hospital. Nearly all of those closures are because of financial problems or a lack […]
St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder
ST. LOUIS – It’s a mistake that could cost St. Louis at least $500,000, according to Alderwoman Cara Spencer. It’s not her mistake, but she was willing to talk about it with FOX 2. “This is unacceptable,” she said. “To fail to file paperwork, and now the city’s going to lose out on a good […]
The words only people in Missouri say
ST. LOUIS — What’s something that only people in Missouri say? We posed that fun question to our Facebook fans and received thousands of responses. Perhaps you’ve heard of some of these words and phrases. Now, some of the responses we received were definitely Midwestern. That is fair because Missouri is a part of the […]
Hillsdale worker charged with running over FOX 2 photographer fails to appear in court; arrest warrant issued
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A no-show in a St. Louis County courtroom Tuesday left questions about what’s next for a Hillsdale worker charged with accidentally running over a FOX 2 photojournalist. St. Louis County Associate Circuit Judge Natalie Warner waited and waited for Earl Longmeyer, but he never showed up. Records show he’s the […]
Urban League hosts turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving
ST. LOUIS – It’s an annual tradition and one that many families desperately need right now. “For 25 years, the Urban League is proud to put on one of the largest distributions in the St. Louis region,” Michael McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis, said. “Then they get the food, […]
Wolf Carbon withdraws application to build Illinois pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions LLC on Monday filed a motion with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to voluntarily withdraw its Application for Certificate of Authority with predjudice to construct a CO2 pipeline through nine Illinois counties, according to a news release from the Sierra Club. “With predjudice” means they can refile the application later. “The withdrawal marks the second time a […]
Police investigate break-ins at Soulard tavern, auto parts store
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police are investigating a pair of business overnight break-ins in south city. One incident was caught on camera, with the brazen thieves moving fast. The most recent break-in happened at Hammerstone’s, located at South 9th Street and Russell Boulevard. Business owners are hoping that the police catch the people. Surveillance […]
