Popular Edwardsville restaurants unexpectedly close Monday
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Food lovers in a Metro East community were surprised and disappointed Monday when they learned two popular, locally-owned restaurants would be closing their doors for good. Wang Gang, a Pan-Asian restaurant that opened back in 2009, and Chappy’s Fried Chicken next door both shuttered Monday. Owner Ryan O’Day tells FOX 2 that […]
St. Louis activist, oversight board member charged in protest
FERGUSON, Mo. – Among those charged in the Ferguson protest Friday night that left a police officer critically injured is a long-time St. Louis activist, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, and a member of the City of St. Louis’s Civilian Oversight Board, which reviews allegations of police misconduct. For much of the past […]
Missouri auditor to probe Saint Louis Public Schools’ finances beginning Tuesday
ST. LOUIS – On Tuesday, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will begin to dive into the expenses of Saint Louis Public Schools, who will also be hosting a public meeting to brief everyone on the state of the district with the upcoming school year about to begin. The audit, which will cover the last three […]
Affordable rental community for seniors fail to pay water bill
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – People who live at a senior living facility in St. Clair County lost their water after the landlord did not pay the bill. College student Jaylen Neal starts most of his days at The Cottages at Cathedral Square in Belleville. “I came in this morning to get my grandmother ready for her […]
Hope in solving pregnant woman’s disappearance fueled denial of interview tape
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Investigators believe Amanda Jones and her unborn baby Hayden may be somewhere on the grounds of the Hillsboro Civic Center. It’s where Jones, who was nine months pregnant at the time, went to meet Bryan Westfall in August 2005. No one has seen or heard from her since. Amanda’s mother, Bertha […]
RFK Jr. disqualified from New York ballot after judge’s ruling
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disqualified from appearing on New York’s general election ballot after a judge ruled Monday that he falsely claimed a New York residence on his nominating petitions.
Rosati-Kain Academy’s first president steps down
ST. LOUIS – The president of the Rosati-Kain Academy in St. Louis has stepped down for personal reasons, according to officials. Dr. Maggie Sullivan was named the first president of the school in April 2023. Sullivan allegedly left the position last week, but it was formally announced Monday. Before her time at Rosati-Kain, Sullivan was […]
4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Los Angeles area
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck in northern Los Angeles on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened in the afternoon near the Highland Park area. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
Middle East tensions prompt U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as Israel braces for possible retaliatory attacks from Iran over the recent killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The Biden administration continues to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East […]
U.S. says potential Iran retaliation against Israel could come this week
White House spokesperson John Kirby said Monday the U.S. is preparing for “what could be a significant set of attacks” against Israel by Iran and its proxies as soon as this week.
