Police investigating overnight burglaries at several Soulard businesses
ST. LOUIS – An investigation is underway after a string of burglaries occurred across Soulard businesses overnight Wednesday. At Big Daddy’s Bar, burglars broke a window near the front entrance and climbed into the bar. “(They) came in through one of my windows, ripped out two registers. (There) wasn’t anything in them….but they caused a […]
Fans remain hopeful as Blues regular season nears end
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues took the ice Wednesday night to face their long-time rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. With only three regular-season games left, fans are remaining optimistic about the Blues catching a spot in the playoffs. “They have a very small chance, but if you believe in the hockey gods, we can […]
Missouri Senators give initial approval to ban child marriage
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Senate is moving forward on legislation to raise the minimum age of marriage in Missouri. Currently, in the Show-Me State, 16 and 17-year-olds can get married to anyone under the age of 21 as long as they have parental consent. Senate Bill 767 would eliminate that loophole by prohibiting marriage […]
Abandoned, damaged vehicles turn up in city’s Central West End neighborhood
ST. LOUIS – FOX 2 is investigating a growing glut of derelict cars now littering St. Louis streets. We’ve found damaged, unlicensed vehicles left sitting for months in the city’s treasured Central West End neighborhood, racking up thousands of dollars in parking tickets without being towed. On Wednesday, we found a red Chevy car with […]
Man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cigarettes across the St. Louis area
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One man is charged with repeatedly stealing hundreds—even thousands—of dollars worth of cigarettes across the St. Louis area. Although this alleged thief keeps getting caught, he also keeps offending. Court records reveal Eric Marion, 31, has targeted five different businesses this year alone, stealing thousands of dollars in cigarettes. Court […]
Biden welcomes Japan’s Kishida to White House for state dinner
President Biden announced deeper defense ties with Japan on Wednesday, welcoming Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for a day of meetings capped with a lavish state dinner. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships
The Wall Street Journal reports Americans are turning to social services helpline 211 in economic emergencies. Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy?
The annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in March, the highest since September. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at “TheStreet,” joins CBS News to examine what’s behind the increase and what it means for interest rate cuts.
4/10: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on what is keeping inflation high, the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the White House, and why 211 operators are flagging calls about poverty.
EPA sets new rule for “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The EPA on Wednesday announced the first national standards for so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Ben Tracy has the details.
