A short rundown of the latest local and national headlines from FOX 2 in St. Louis, Missouri. This podcast is updated daily.
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Hancock and Kelley are the odd couple of St. Louis politics. Hancock, a Republican, and Kelley, a Democrat, are political consultants who used to lob grenades at each other when they were executive directors of their political parties. But there was no animosity when they joust on-air. No yelling. No personal attacks. No name-calling. While they disagree on most everything political, they have become friends. They counter each other calmly, often with humor. Off the air, they give each other ...
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In August 2005, a pregnant Jefferson County, Missouri woman disappeared. Amanda Jones' family says she went to meet Bryan Westfall, the man she believed to be the father of her unborn child. She never returned home. Thirteen years later, Fox 2 is interviewing Jones' family and meeting with the investigators who are still working on this case.
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Severe storms on Thursday evening caused significant damage across the St. Louis region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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By a vote of 15-7, the Madison County Board voted in favor of sending a non-binding referendum to voters in November. County voters will be asked if they want to separate from Cook County to form a new state. Even if the non-binding referendum is approved, there will be no separation. The vote is not legally binding. Supporters of putting the issue…
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Whitey Herzog, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall-of-Fame manager of the decorated 1980s era, has died at the age of 92. Whitey Herzog, managed the Cardinals for 11 seasons from 1980 to 1990, winning a World Series title in 1982 and National League pennants in 1985 and 1987. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. See Privacy Po…
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St. Louis Aldermen to vote on red light cameras
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Today marks the final day of the current session for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, with two significant bills up for final passage. The session is set to begin at 10 a.m. at City Hall. One of the bills under consideration is Board Bill 105, sponsored by Alderman Shane Cohn, which seeks to reintroduce red light cameras in St. Louis through the Au…
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WSJ goes after downtown St. Louis, closing the gun show loophole
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The Wall Street Journal had an extremely unflattering front-page report about the demise of downtown St. Louis. ... First lady Jill Biden was in St. Louis to raise money for her husband’s reelection bid. ... Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey files a lawsuit to stop the latest incarnation of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.…
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STL County Council makes progress on senior citizen tax freeze
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Cahokia Heights senior citizens left in fear from teen harassment
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Driver blows past school bus, nearly hitting children
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Every driver knows this rule of the road: you must stop while a school bus is loading and unloading. But Thursday morning, officials in Franklin County said a man ignored that rule and nearly hit three children in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
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WSJ calls Downtown St. Louis real estate a 'nightmare'
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A recent Wall Street Journal article called the real estate situation of Downtown St. Louis a "nightmare" while explaining challenges around vacant properties in the city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Missouri bill to defund Planned Parenthood passes Senate
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Republicans in the Missouri Senate are again trying to defund Planned Parenthood. The topic isn’t new to the General Assembly or the court system. In recent years, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood, saying lawmakers can’t exclude abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements within the budget. The senator b…
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Missouri is set to proceed with its first execution of the year tonight, as convicted murderer Brian Dorsey faces the death penalty in Bonne Terre. Dorsey has been found guilty of the 2006 killings of Sarah and Ben Bonnie in their home near New Bloomfield, Missouri, just north of Jefferson City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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The 2024 Eclipse in Missouri and Illinois
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It’s almost time for the 2024 solar eclipse! The path of totality will miss much of the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, but for those who can’t travel far from it, you’ll still be in for quite a spectacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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U.S. Justice Dept. takes note of STL crime, Israel admits fault in aid worker bombing
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We begin with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland taking note of violent crime in St. Louis and pledging to do something about it. ... The rise of the write-in candidates and the fall of right-wing school board candidates in Tuesday's local elections. ... We’re keeping up with former President Donald Trump's courtroom battles and a big endorsemen…
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St. Charles mayor shares plans for new $85M city center and old city hall
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Small police force and their big impact on international theft
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A tradition like none other is almost here: Opening Day in St. Louis. The 2024 St. Louis Cardinals home opener is set for Thursday against the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium. First pitch is set for 3:15 p.m. Tens of thousands are expected to gather around Downtown St. Louis to celebrate. Upwards of 48,000 lucky fans have a chance to fill up the sta…
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Tuesday was a big voting day for several municipal elections across the St. Louis area, including two propositions from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Both propositions are important in how they can affect customers’ future bills. MSD services all of St. Louis City and around 90% of St. Louis County. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…
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Flash flooding expected to slow your commute
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Drivers should beware as they head this morning. Several roads are flooded after the heavy rain overnight and this morning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Forecast: Rounds of severe weather Monday near St. Louis
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The cloud cover on Monday will impact the strength of any storms. More clouds mean cooler temperatures and lower instability, leading to a scattered, weaker severe storm threat. More sun means more warmth and greater instability, adding to the potential for more severe thunderstorms. While the main storm threat moves out late Monday night, showers …
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St. Louis leaders indicate hope for first responder green light system
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St. Louis man faces new DWI charge in crash that killed mother, daughter crossing street
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State control of St. Louis police may be happening again
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The State of Missouri took a big step toward taking control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The House of Representatives approved a “state control” bill in a landslide 109-36 vote. The debate was passionate and heated on the house floor prior to the vote on Thursday. “Don’t let anybody fool you,” said South County Republican State …
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Board approves gender-neutral bathrooms for Edwardsville HS
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The Edwardsville School District voted to approve gender-neutral bathrooms Monday at the board meeting. The school board said they’ve gotten a lot of feedback from the community about the bathrooms. Some are not in favor of the $6.8 million remodel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p…
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19-year-old found dead days after reported missing
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The body of a missing 19-year-old was found shot Saturday. This discovery came days after Daniel Nunn’s family reported him missing. The Major Case Squad is working from the Cahokia Heights Police Department on this investigation. As of now, no suspects are in custody. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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Missouri teen beaten on video now breathing on her own
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Hupp pleads not guilty to 2011 killing of Betsy Faria
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Francis Howell School Board approves revised versions of Black history, literature courses
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Teen shot to death in Pagedale; Major Case Squad activated
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McDonnell Bridge to close, rerouting 15k daily drivers
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Bost-Bailey Congress race up for vote in Illinois primary
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Violent weekend leads to several shot in St. Louis
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After-school violence, STL population drops, Hartmann runs for office
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Viral videos of violent, even deadly, after-school fights among teens in St. Louis County lead to calls for action from the state capital to the nation’s capital. ... A new bipartisan bill in the Missouri legislature would ban marriage for those under the age of 18. Currently, 16- and 17-year-olds can marry someone who’s also under 21 with parental…
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Woman celebrates 100th birthday in Maryland Heights, credits love and faith
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Riverview Gardens third graders ingested marijuana edibles
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Hailstorm causes major damage in St. Charles County
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A severe hailstorm, with hailstones reaching the size of baseballs, wreaked havoc across parts of St. Charles County, causing significant damage to vehicles and homes. The storm struck the O’Fallon area on Thursday afternoon. At Clement Ford on West Terra Lane, just off I-70, the aftermath was particularly visible. The dealership suffered damage to…
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Fatal St. Louis County teen stabbing adds to worries about school fights
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The stabbing incident in Jennings comes just days after a separate violent altercation near Hazelwood East High School, where a brawl between two teenage girls left one student in critical condition and another in custody. Currently, no suspects are in custody in connection with the Jennings stabbing, as police continue their investigation into the…
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Stolen ambulance recovered in Walnut Park East neighborhood
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One person was taken into custody and accused of stealing an ambulance early Monday morning in north St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Parson catches heat for recent pardon, Biden's SOTU, Trump wants a debate
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A call for retired cops to help St. Louis out of its reckless driving epidemic. ... Missouri Governor Mike Parson, a self-proclaimed "mega" Kansas City Chiefs fan, is receiving backlash after pardoning the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. The coach's son, Britt Reid, was drunk and speeding when he crashed into multiple cars on an Interstate 435 …
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St. Louis fire crews, Red Cross install new smoke alarms ahead of time change
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St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department swears in 11 new officers
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Daniel Riley found guilty of causing crash that cost teenager her legs
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A St. Louis man was convicted for causing a February 2023 crash in St. Louis that cost an out-of-town teenager her legs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jury in Daniel Riley trial sees computer recreation of crash
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The Daniel Riley trial is set to resume later Thursday morning. Today could bring more gripping and emotional testimony about the crash more than a year ago that cost teenage volleyball player Janae Edmondson her legs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Father of Janae Edmondson recounts how he saved daughter’s life following crash
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The father of a teenager who lost her legs in a reckless driving crash recounted tying a tourniquet around his daughter’s injured legs to keep her from bleeding to death during emotional testimony in St. Louis court on Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…
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Jurors selected for Daniel Riley trial; opening statements expected today
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A jury has been selected for the trial of Daniel Riley. He’s accused of causing a horrific crash in downtown St. Louis that cost visiting volleyball player Janae Edmondson both of her legs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at south St. Louis QuikTrip
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A violent altercation overnight at a South St. Louis QuikTrip ends with a security guard shooting and killing a suspect after the suspect shot the security guard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Coldwater Creek Project causes homeowner paying $34k in damage
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Board of Aldermen pushing for red-light cameras
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Daniel Riley jury selection taking place today
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Seeking justice for Janae Edmondson, the teenager who lost her legs in a St. Louis crash last year, the court case starts Friday against driver Daniel Riley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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12-year-old Florissant girl dies from the flu
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A Florissant mother is grieving after losing her 12-year-old daughter to the flu. Tylajah Cooper died at Children’s Hospital on Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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St. Louis schools impacted by Missouri Central School Bus strike
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St. Louis Public Schools said thousands of families are suffering after a bus driver walk-out left families and students in the dark about when the buses will be running. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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