St. Louis

St. Louis January 8

Former St Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner spent hundreds of work hours on nursing degree, scathing audit finds

Report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday details what an investigation found during former Democratic St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's tenure.

St. Louis October 23

Former Soros-backed St. Louis prosecutor admits to misusing public funds

Former St. Louis prosecutor Kimberly Gardner, who stepped down from her role in 2023, admitted to misusing public funds to cover her personal court costs and fees in 2022.

LIFESTYLE September 23

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

LIFESTYLE July 20

Meet the American who gave flight to football, Bradbury Robinson, college star threw first forward pass

St. Louis University star Bradbury Robinson ushered in a new era for football when he threw the very first forward pass in 1906 as rules changes took place to make the game safer.

Media July 19

Judge puts pause on St. Louis guaranteed income program that pays poor families $500 a month

A St. Louis judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order against a guaranteed income program while it's being challenged  in court. Over 500 households will be impacted by the ruling.

The Squad July 6

Phony rabbi pranks 'empty suit antisemite' Squad member

A parody anti-Israel social media account was able to dupe the campaign team of Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., into engaging with plans for a potential fundraiser in Gaza.

OPINION June 14

America's 5 most dangerous cities: Here's the common thread

This election is about more than partisan politics; it's about the fundamental right of every citizen to feel secure in their homes and neighborhoods.

Missouri May 21

Missouri inmate's wrongful conviction claim to be heard in teen's 1990 killing

52-year-old Missouri inmate Christopher Dunn, who has maintained his innocence in the first-degree murder he was convicted of, will have his claim heard in court this week.

St. Louis April 26

St. Louis' toxic sites need faster cleanup, lawmakers and residents say

Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites.

Missouri April 17, 2024

Suburban St. Louis officer fatally shoots 18-year-old who killed man at gas station

Joshua Campbell, 18, was fatally shot by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer, after Campbell himself shot and killed 26-year-old Detarius Haynes.

Missouri March 26, 2024

Bus company ending St. Louis Public Schools contract early over noose controversy

Missouri Central School Bus Co. is prematurely terminating its relationship with St. Louis Public Schools as tensions flare over a noose found near a Black mechanic's workstation.

Missouri March 6, 2024

Missouri firefighter's doctor girlfriend died of multiple drug intoxication, manner 'undetermined'

Autopsy and toxicology results are in for Dr. Sarah Sweeney, the second woman found dead in St. Louis-area firefighter's home in less than four years.

St. Louis February 29, 2024

Former Missouri school principal admits hiring hitman to kill pregnant teacher

Former St. Louis middle school principal Cornelius Green pleaded guilty to federal murder-for-hire charges in the death of third grade teacher Jocelyn Peters.

Missouri February 27, 2024

St. Louis school bus service halted in protest to support mechanic who found noose

A Black mechanic with Missouri Central School Bus, Amin Mitchell, found a noose at his workstation after an alleged argument with a manager over brakes. Now 40 bus routes are uncovered in St. Louis.

St. Louis February 22, 2024

St. Louis man sentenced for crash killing 4 people and injuring 4 others

Cedric Dixon, 35, caused a fatal car crash in St. Louis last February killing 4 people and injuring 4 others. Dixon was sentenced Thursday for 10 years after taking a plea deal.

POLITICS February 20, 2024

Embattled Rep Cori Bush faces campaign cash crunch; trails Dem primary challenger in money on hand

Rep. Cori Bush is facing a campaign cash crunch six months from her Democrat primary and is trailing her opponent in money on hand.

Missouri February 16, 2024

Suspect charged in car accident that killed mother and daughter near St. Louis Drake concert

Monte Henderson has been charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter after allegedly striking two women leaving a Drake concert with his vehicle.

LIFESTYLE February 16, 2024

Meet the American who made flying safe, Archie League, daredevil pilot and first air-traffic controller

Archie W. League is widely considered the first air-traffic controller. He began by directing aircraft with flags in 1929, then helped make flying safe for millions of travelers.

Media February 15, 2024

Civil rights attorney argues cash payments to descendants of slaves 'recognize the harm done' from slavery

Civil Rights attorney Areva Martin shared how St. Louis University can recognize its role in slavery with cash payments to descendants of slaves.

Fox News Flash February 15, 2024

St. Louis police force hits all-time low following 'Defund Police' movement: 'It's out of control'

Ann Dorn and retired St. Louis homicide detective Roger Murphy joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss the city's crime crisis and police shortages.

Missouri February 14, 2024

St. Louis man gets 60 years for killing high school coach during serial carjacking spree

Kurt Wallace, 31, of St. Louis, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for a serial carjacking spree that saw the fatal shooting of high school football coach Jaz Granderson.

VIDEO February 14, 2024

St. Louis police staffing hits all-time low

Ann Dorn, widow of Police Capt. David Dorn, and retired St. Louis homicide detective Roger Murphy discuss how crime is impacting the city and how the rhetoric of 'Defund the Police' played a role.

VIDEO February 14, 2024

Missouri lawmaker wants St. Louis police under state control as crime rocks city

Missouri Republican State Sen. Nick Schroer on what is behind the crime crisis in St. Louis and reports of 326 vacancies in their police department

Media February 13, 2024

Descendants of enslaved who built Missouri university want over $70 billion for unpaid slave labor

Descendants of the enslaved Black people who built St. Louis University, located in St. Louis, Missouri, calculated that they were owed up to $74 billion in unpaid labor.

Missouri February 9, 2024

St. Louis demolition crew accidentally hits transmission tower with wall, causing explosion

A brief explosion was seen Friday at the site of a burned-out St. Louis factory after a wrecking crew working at the scene accidentally knocked a wall into a transmission tower.

CRIME February 5, 2024

Juvenile murder suspect on the run after escaping St. Louis detention facility

Police in the St. Louis area continue searching for a 17-year-old boy who escaped the city's juvenile detention center over the weekend, reports say.

Missouri February 1, 2024

Missouri high court hears arguments in Senate redistricting suit

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on the potential redrawing of state Senate districts over claims their current configuration needlessly splits cities and counties.

Missouri January 31, 2024

Missouri police pivot on suicide of first of 2 women in firefighter's home: 'Suspicious death'

Suicide of Missouri mom whose firefighter fiance told police she shot herself in the head is considered "suspicious" and remains under active investigation, police say.

Missouri January 23, 2024

2 Missouri women found dead in same firefighter’s home years apart

Missouri podiatrist Dr. Sarah Sweeney, 39, is the second woman to die in the same St. Louis-area firefighter's home in the past three years.

Missouri January 19, 2024

2 children dead in rural Missouri home explosion

A home explosion in Defiance, Missouri, killed two children Friday. Two adults also present at the scene survived, one with a minor injury.