Dems sue over Georgia rules they say could block election certifications
The state and national Democratic parties have to try to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State Election Board that could be used by county officials to refuse to certify elections.
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Heavy rain triggers devastating landslide in Alaska; Remembering CBS News correspondent Phil Jones
Rice University student found fatally shot in dorm room on first day of class
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
How FOX 2’s chimp reports lead to HBO series and Senate action
FESTUS, Mo. – FOX 2’s reporting on a Festus chimpanzee compound not only captured the interest of a national docuseries, but it also has a U.S. Senator taking action. It started with FOX 2’s series of unusual reports starting with a chimp escape in the middle of the pandemic. A chimpanzee escape in July 2020 […]
59-year-old dies in St. Charles County single-car crash
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – One man has died in a single-car crash in St. Charles County Monday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 59-year-old Donald Winter, of West Alton, Missouri, was traveling eastbound on Highway 94, west of Dwiggins Road. Winter’s vehicle skidded and lost control, swerving to the right, […]
Car crash into The Rice House leaves one dead, police investigating
FLORISSANT, Mo. – A planned family lunch turned into a tragedy at The Rice House restaurant in Florissant Monday. Just after 11:45 a.m. Monday, a vehicle crashed into the building, pinning a 52-year-old man underneath. Witnesses say he was there to meet his family for lunch. The head barber of Blended Styles Barbershop, Mark “Loosh” […]
Nationwide school bus issues hit local districts
ST. LOUIS – The school bus company that abruptly dropped Saint Louis Public Schools is having issues in other states as well. Saint Louis Public Schools had to shift gears to figure out transportation for students at the start of the school year, adding concerns to teacher Nate Gibson’s first year in the district. “I […]
Organizers cancel ‘Q in the Lou’ barbeque festival
ST. LOUIS – Those who work on the annual “Q in the Lou” barbeque festival in the City of St. Louis say the event has been canceled due to a lack of support. The event was scheduled to be held at the Arch early next month. Organizers cite the cancellation as due to trouble receiving […]
St. Louis locals escape heat with water features in parks
ST. LOUIS – Summer is nearing its end, but the heat seems to be sticking around, leading to many extracurriculars being canceled. With the high temperatures, St. Louis residents are gathering in and around the refreshing waters of local parks. One resident near Fox Park shared with FOX 2 how she and her son like […]
Pond in Benton Park draining, threatening aquatic life
ST. LOUIS – A wealth of information has been uncovered surrounding a pond in a south St. Louis park that can’t hold water. The scenic pond at Benton Park has repeatedly had severe drainage issues for more than 40 years. In spite of past major efforts to fix it, it’s running out of water again. Aquatic life […]
