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The Cardinals Home Opener

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 stadium. Others may enjoy the festivities from Ballpark Village, local sports bars or other destinations around downtown. Even if you’re ...

Missouri Municipal election results

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.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flash flooding expected to slow your commute

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.

Forecast: Rounds of severe weather Monday near St. Louis

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 and some rumbles of thunder will linger into Tuesday. Breezy and cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Windy and chilly Wednesday. It look...

St. Louis leaders indicate hope for first responder green light system

St. Louis man faces new DWI charge in crash that killed mother, daughter crossing street

State control of St. Louis police may be happening again

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 Rep. Brad Christ. “This is about supporting public safety and solving a public safety crisis in the St. Louis region that’s affecting ...

Board approves gender-neutral bathrooms for Edwardsville HS

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19-year-old found dead days after reported missing

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri teen beaten on video now breathing on her own

Hupp pleads not guilty to 2011 killing of Betsy Faria

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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Woman celebrates 100th birthday in Maryland Heights, credits love and faith

Riverview Gardens third graders ingested marijuana edibles

Hailstorm causes major damage in St. Charles County

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 approximately 450 vehicles, including both new and used cars. The hail shattered windshields and dented hoods, showcasing the storm’s i...

Fatal St. Louis County teen stabbing adds to worries about school fights

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 matter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Stolen ambulance recovered in Walnut Park East neighborhood

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.

St. Louis fire crews, Red Cross install new smoke alarms ahead of time change

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department swears in 11 new officers

Daniel Riley found guilty of causing crash that cost teenager her legs

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.

Jury in Daniel Riley trial sees computer recreation of crash

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.

Father of Janae Edmondson recounts how he saved daughter’s life following crash

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-info.

Jurors selected for Daniel Riley trial; opening statements expected today

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.

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at south St. Louis QuikTrip

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.

Coldwater Creek Project causes homeowner paying $34k in damage

Board of Aldermen pushing for red-light cameras

Daniel Riley jury selection taking place today

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.

12-year-old Florissant girl dies from the flu

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.

St. Louis schools impacted by Missouri Central School Bus strike

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.

Bus drivers sick out to support worker who found noose near his work station

Students in the St. Louis Public School District could find themselves without a ride to school Tuesday morning. Nearly 100 bus drivers called in sick Monday and the district thinks it could happen again Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MoDOT closing I-64 EB exit ramp to 14th St. downtown for 3 weeks

If you drive around downtown or plan on going to a St. . Louis Blues game anytime soon, be advised that there's a major road closure starting Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cardinals, Red Cross hold blood drive to help St. Louis-area first responders

Mechanic finds noose in work area, alleges targeted racism

FOX Files special podcast: City jail director eyes cell phone jammers to fight contraband

St. Louis may have cell phone jamming technology headed to the City Justice Center. Correctional Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah revealed the plan during a one-on-one interview with FOX Files Investigator Mitch McCoy. She said the technology would prevent cell phone usage in the City Justice Center (CJC), but it's something the federal government would have to approve, which she said, she's waiting on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

Swansea fire department evacuates 52 homes due to strong odor

The Swansea Fire Department, along with police, has evacuated 52 homes in the 1600 block of North 16th Street due to an odor. The first responders were alerted about the odor around 7 p.m. on February 22. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fatal Ferguson house fire ruled a murder-suicide

Homicide detectives in St. Louis County have confirmed a fatal fire in Ferguson earlier this week is being classified as a murder-suicide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ash falls from cement plant in south St. Louis

Right now in south St. Louis City, there is a strange haze in the area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘Suspicious’ house fire in Ferguson claims lives of mother, four children

Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a fatal house fire in Ferguson that claimed the lives of a mother and her four children, as well as three dogs, on Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Woman shot on same block as previous murder last Wednesday; more weekend violence

It's been a busy start to the week for St. Louis police after two different shootings left a teenager and a woman hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Both victims are expected to survive. On Monday morning, the search is on for suspects in both cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ballpark Village hosts Cupid’s Undie Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation

St. Charles executive rejects proposal to bill St. Louis for inmate costs

Redzone Podcast: Cardinals get fresh start as spring training begins

It's a big week in St. Louis Cardinals baseball. We've finally made it to spring training. Pitchers and catchers arrived just days ago, and the rest of the team isn't too far behind. The new season marks a fresh start for the Cardinals after an uncharacteristic 2023 season. It was the team's first losing season in 15 years and one of their worst finishes in decades. The Cardinals are looking to turn the page. Initial reports from spring training have been mostly positive for the C...

When and where the snow is expected to fall Friday

Accumulating snow is likely in many areas on Friday, although amounts may range from as little as a slushy dusting to as much as four inches. Air temperatures will be just cold enough to support a mix of rain, sleet and snow, transitioning to all snow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio DJ killed, children among 22 people shot at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade

One person has been killed and nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting in Kansas City where crowds had gathered to celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory with a parade and rally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Off-duty officer shot in north St. Louis being treated at hospital, manhunt continues

Our team’s coverage of the police officer shooting continues from the hospital where the officer is being treated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special FOX Files Podcast: Why did Donna Eye go missing?

A case that garnered national attention involving a Missouri mother and sheriff's deputy is now the topic of a FOX Files podcast. Volunteers looking for Donna Eye, 44, discovered her body in the Mark Twain National Forest on January 17. A preliminary cause of death points to accidental hypothermia, however, the cause of death has not been finalized because the Mineral Area Major Case Squad is waiting on toxicology and other lab analyses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...