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  • Snow-Covered Roads Causing Accidents, School Closures

    Snow-Covered Roads Causing Accidents, School Closures Video

    Snow has moved into the St. Louis area as two storm systems come together over the Great Plains. Light snow will fall throughout the day with about an inch or two of accumulation by the evening commute. more

  • St. Louisian Makes It On America's Next Top Model

    St. Louisian Makes It On America's Next Top Model

    St. Louis resident Gabrielle made it on the Cycle 14 of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model television show. She is 18 years old and a student in St. Louis, MO. more

  • How Do Schools Decide To Have A 'Snow Day'?

    How Do Schools Decide To Have A 'Snow Day'? Video

    Thousands of students in Saint Charles County got a day off from school today. Even though snow quickly tapered off for a short while, roads were slick and dangerous. more

  • Scam Alert - Call From Canada To Help Grandchildren In Jail

    Scam Alert - Call From Canada To Help Grandchildren In Jail Video

    Someone in Canada thinks a grandmother's love is so strong she'll wire thousands of dollars from St. Louis to get her grandson out of a Canadian jail. This woman didn't fall for it. Ms. Doris Hebron says a man claiming to be a Canadian police officer called her last week, "He said 'Do you have a... more

  • Super Bowl sets record with nearly 48 minutes of commercials; more shorter, cheaper ads

    Super Bowl sets record with nearly 48 minutes of commercials; more shorter, cheaper ads Video

    NEW YORK (AP) — Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game — the most for any Super Bowl. more

  • Three People Killed In Fires In St. Louis So Far

    Three People Killed In Fires In St. Louis So Far Video

    There are no words to describe the heart ache inherent of losing a loved one, especially a child in a fire. Ten year old, Tegan Ledbetter, died Saturday morning when a fast moving fire swept through her home on Keokuk near Minnesota in south St. Louis. Tegan's aunt, Annie Knapp, says she was a... more

  • Horse Stolen From Madison County Farm

    Horse Stolen From Madison County Farm Video

    "I miss him and I want him back," said a tearful Mary Morrison-Price. The Madison County farm owner is on a frantic search for a 17-year-old horse she says was stolen. more

  • Maryland Heights Landfill Notifies Neighbors of Methane

    The operators of the Missouri Pass Landfill at 2520 Adie Road, in Maryland Heights landfill are notifying property owners near the facility of the possibility of increased methane gas in the area, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. more

  • $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fenton

    $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fenton

    Someone is holding a Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold at a QuikTrip in suburban St. Louis. The Missouri Lottery said Monday that the ticket was sold for the Feb. 6 drawing at a store in Fenton. It matched all five white-ball numbers, 14, 22, 52, 54 and 59. And because the player also purchased... more

  • Driver Wrecks, Abandons Car Hanging Along Exit Wall

    Driver Wrecks, Abandons Car Hanging Along Exit Wall Video

    A driver crashed a car and left it dangling off an exit ramp following an early morning accident along Interstate 64. The accident was discovered around 2:15am along the highway at Vandeventer. The driver ran the car off the road and left it hanging over an exit wall. The Vandeventer ramp onto... more

  • Maryland Heights Landfill Notifies Neighbors of Methane

    The operators of the Missouri Pass Landfill at 2520 Adie Road, in Maryland Heights landfill are notifying property owners near the facility of the possibility of increased methane gas in the area, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. more

  • Valentine's Sunday Making Florists Anxious

    Valentine's Sunday Making Florists Anxious Video

    It appears Valentine's Day this year doesn't love florists. In fact, it's making their lives miserable. For the first time in 11 years, the special day falls on a Sunday. FOX 2's John Auble shows us what they're doing to off set potential losses. Bob Baisch, with Baish & Skinner, explains, "We're... more

  • Ferguson Woman Receives Threatening Text Messages Before Car, Home Set Afire

    Ferguson Woman Receives Threatening Text Messages Before Car, Home Set Afire

    A Ferguson woman received threatening text messages early Sunday morning. A few hours later, her car and home were on fire. Luckily, Melissa Pontius, 22, got out of her home in 800 block of Ellsworth alive and her 14-month old daughter was not home at the time. more

  • Food Faith and Fund-raising on Super Bowl Sunday

    Food Faith and Fund-raising on Super Bowl Sunday

    "Heat Up St. Louis" likes to think about Superbowl Sunday as a day for football, faith, and fundraising. The agency helps people pay heating bills they can't afford. It kicked off the tenth year of a special religious campaign Sunday, and while the campaign has been done before, Heat Up St.... more

  • Bon temps roulez: Saints help New Orleans' healing by beating Colts in Super Bowl, 31-17

    Bon temps roulez: Saints help New Orleans' healing by beating Colts in Super Bowl, 31-17 Video

    MIAMI ( AP) — The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter. more

  • Friends Collecting For Family Who Lost Everything In Weekend Fire

    Friends Collecting For Family Who Lost Everything In Weekend Fire Video

    Memories are all the McCall-Ledbetter family has of ten-year-old Tegan Ledbetter. Most of those memories are pleasant but one look at their home and you understand the rest of them are horrifying. "It's a hard thing to cope with when somebody you care about goes through this type of tragedy," says... more

  • Gas explosion at under-construction Conn. power plant kills at least 5, hurts at least 12

    Gas explosion at under-construction Conn. power plant kills at least 5, hurts at least 12 Video

    MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — An explosion that sounded like a sonic boom blew out walls of an unfinished power plant and set off a fire during a test of natural gas lines Sunday, killing at least five workers and injuring a dozen or more. more

  • Body Of Missing Carthage Boy Found, Father Suspected In Killing

    Body Of Missing Carthage Boy Found, Father Suspected In Killing

    Carthage police say they believe a body they found wedged against a tree on the bank of Spring River is probably that of an 8-month-old whose father said was abducted from their home. Authorities found a lifeless baby on the riverbank near Carthage Saturday. Carthage Police Chief Greg Dagnan says an... more

  • Carlinville, IL Under Boil Order Until Further Notice

    Carlinville, IL Under Boil Order Until Further Notice

    The town of Carlinville, IL is under a boil water order until further notice. Residents should boil water vigorously for one full minute before using. Wait for the water to cool before using it, or store it in the refrigerator in a clean container. Use only boiled water for drinking (including... more

  • Saturday Morning Fire Takes The Life Of Young Girl

    Saturday Morning Fire Takes The Life Of Young Girl

    Investigators are still looking into what caused the Saturday morning fire that took the life of 10 year old Tegan Ledbetter. Her home at 3025 Keokuk Street was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived just after 5:00am Saturday morning. Firefighters rescued five family members from the second story... more

  • Woman accused in torture killing of pregnant Illinois mother sentenced to 45 years in prison

    Woman accused in torture killing of pregnant Illinois mother sentenced to 45 years in prison Video

    EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. ( AP) — An Illinois woman was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of a pregnant, developmentally impaired mother. Police say the victim was beaten, burned and used for target practice. more

  • Northeast Fire Protection District Spending Under Scrutiny

    Northeast Fire Protection District Spending Under Scrutiny Video

    Citizens who sued the Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District after legal fees skyrocketed now say things are improving. The fire district has been under close supervision by the St. Louis County Court since December. more

  • Amber Alert Issued For Abducted 8-Month-Old

    Amber Alert Issued For Abducted 8-Month-Old Video

    Carthage police are looking for an 8-month-old boy taken from his home by two masked men. Authorities issued an Amber Alert for Eddie Salazar after he was taken Thursday night. He is about 20 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes. Carthage police say two men wearing all black and ski masks broke... more

  • Nutrition Connection - Super Bowl Calorie Count

    Nutrition Connection - Super Bowl Calorie Count Video

    Superbowl Sunday is here! It is expected we will eat more than we do on a regular old Sunday night. It's the second largest food fest behind Thanksgiving. So whether you find yourself hosting some face painted friends or are just in charge of bringing over a dish, you must include the 4 food... more

  • Glen Carbon's Library Grabs National Award

    Glen Carbon's Library Grabs National Award Video

    Glen Carbon proves it stands up against the best when it comes to library services. The extra features this library offers are what secured a national award for the Glen Carbon Centennial Library. more

  • The 'Gumbo Shop' Gets National Attention

    The 'Gumbo Shop' Gets National Attention Video

    According to "The Daily Fork" magazine some of the best Cajun food in the country is at the "Gumbo Shop" in Rock Hill. more

  • Mistrial Declared In Metro East Officer's Sex Trial

    Mistrial Declared In Metro East Officer's Sex Trial

    A southwestern Illinois police officer accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy may be tried again after jurors couldn't decide if he was innocent or guilty. A St. Louis judge declared a mistrial in the case of 37-year-old Juan McCoy on two counts of statutory sodomy. Authorities say the... more

  • Friends Share The Fears of Sheri Coleman

    Friends Share The Fears of Sheri Coleman Video

    Murder victim Sheri Coleman's best friends are sharing their heartache over the loss of their dear friend. Kathy LaPlante and Meegan Turnbeaugh were like sisters with Sheri Coleman. On May 5th of last year, Sheri and her two young sons Gavin and Garett were found strangled in their home in... more

  • "Bold and Scary" Motel Hold Up in St. Charles Caught on Tape

    "Bold and Scary" Motel Hold Up in St. Charles Caught on Tape

    "Bold and scary," are the words being used to describe an armed robbery at a St. Charles motel. Police are searching for a suspect, but they've got an edge. There is surveillance video to aid in the investigation. more

  • Missouri Leads Country in Meth Incidents, Again

    Missouri Leads Country in Meth Incidents, Again

    For the ninth straight year, Missouri leads the country in the number of meth labs according to the federal government. But if a law that already exists in some cities would go statewide, those fighting meth say the heartache they see could stop. more

  • Illinois' Get Out of Jail Early Card

    Illinois' Get Out of Jail Early Card

    Illinois' Governor ordered nearly two thousand convicts to walk free, despite court rulings to keep them locked up for much longer. Investigative reporter Chris Hayes poured over every record. He puts the Governor in the hot seat for the criminals he let go. They include convictions for child... more

  • Illinois Politics: Knives, Prostitutes and The Mob

    Illinois Politics: Knives, Prostitutes and The Mob

    Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has a problem. His running mate, Scott Lee Cohen, was arrested in 2005 for putting a knife to a prostitute's neck. And Thursday that was just a small part of Illinois' political action. more

  • Comptroller Dan Hynes concedes Illinois' Democratic primary race for governor to Pat Quinn

    Comptroller Dan Hynes concedes Illinois' Democratic primary race for governor to Pat Quinn Video

    CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes conceded defeat Thursday in the Democratic primary for governor, promising to help Gov. Pat Quinn win in November. more

  • Snow and Sports Have Certain Items Flying Off Grocery Shelves

    Snow and Sports Have Certain Items Flying Off Grocery Shelves Video

    It's a double whammy for a grocery store near you. Preparations are underway for a snow storm, and, Super Bowl Sunday parties. You might be surprised at what's flying off the supermarket shelves. more

  • New St. Louis Website Helps Snag Local Deals

    New St. Louis Website Helps Snag Local Deals Video

    Two local businessmen have launched a new website aimed at saving you money. This new enterprise is gaining interest. more

  • Family of Murdered Kirkwood Councilwoman Sues Security Firm

    Family of Murdered Kirkwood Councilwoman Sues Security Firm Video

    It's been a painful two years for all the families of victims of the 2008 Kirkwood City Hall shooting rampage. Now one family hopes to find closure to their heartache with a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the city's security firm. more

  • Battle Brewing Over Ferguson CVS Pharmacy.

    Battle Brewing Over Ferguson CVS Pharmacy. Video

    Some residents are not happy about a proposal to build a CVS pharmacy in thier neighborhood. The proposed site is on a vacant corner lot along North Florissant Road. A Walgreens would be catty corner from the new CVS. Some residents say they have nothing against CVS, in fact, they would love to... more

  • Rash Of Fires Leads To Push For Smoke Detectors

    Rash Of Fires Leads To Push For Smoke Detectors

    Since the start of the year there's been a rash of fatal fires in the St. Louis area. In fact, two of them happened in the city on the same street. It's a coincidence not lost on city firefighters, who are pushing more than ever for residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their... more

  • Warning Out Over Property Deed Scam

    Warning Out Over Property Deed Scam Video

    Buyer beware. Letters offering to help you get your property deed are misleading and can cost consumers. There's a company out there that is essentially trying to sell you something you can get for next to nothing. more

  • Company Recalls More Salami Products, May Be Linked To Salmonella

    Company Recalls More Salami Products, May Be Linked To Salmonella

    As part of the continuing investigation, two additional products have been added to the January 23 salami products recall, adding approximately 23,754 pounds of product. These additional items are separate from those listed in the original recall. more

  • Coroner: Brittany Murphy Died of Pneumonia, Drug Intoxication

    Coroner: Brittany Murphy Died of Pneumonia, Drug Intoxication Photo

    LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office says Brittany Murphy's accidental death was caused by pneumonia with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication. more

  • Attorney for US Baptists arrested in Haiti: Clients had necessary documents to remove children

    Attorney for US Baptists arrested in Haiti: Clients had necessary documents to remove children Video

    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The new lawyer for 10 American Baptists charged with child kidnapping said Monday he believes they had paperwork to take 33 children out of the country after Haiti's devastating earthquake. more

  • Law Enforcement Task Force in East St. Louis Making  a Difference

    Law Enforcement Task Force in East St. Louis Making a Difference

    A violent crime task force crack down is paying off in East St. Louis. The task force, called WAVE, "Working Against Violent Elements" is made up of members of the United States Marshal's Service, the East St. Louis Police Department, the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois... more

  • Small Illinois Town Fighting to Keep School Sports and More

    Small Illinois Town Fighting to Keep School Sports and More Video

    A high school baseball program that spawned a Cardinal career could be canceled. A budget shortage is forcing the small Piasa, Illinois school district to make some tough decisions. One of those decisions may be putting an end to sports. more

  • Hero Dad Released From Hospital Weeks After Fire

    Hero Dad Released From Hospital Weeks After Fire

    Two weeks after a father nearly died saving his children from a roaring fire in O'Fallon, Illinois, he is set to be released from the hospital. Larry Isham had been in a drug induced coma but is expected to get out of St. John's Mercy Medical Center Thursday. Isham along with the help of a... more

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