JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – 911 dispatchers in Jefferson County have a new tool to deal with the unique challenges of the job. A peer support team is now in place to help when a telecommunicator handles a tragic or critical stress incident. The team is made up of trained telecommunicators who understand the nature of [...]

ST. LOUIS - North St. Louis property owner Terry Owens remains heartbroken over Friday’s tornado that destroyed the home where she and two tenants lived. “It’s mentally overwhelming, and sometimes I feel like I’m losing my mind,” she said. “It’s too much.” She’s hopeful someone will offer her help boarding the property.  “This is all I [...]

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2, KPLR 11 and KMOX are collaborating to help those affected by the tornado that hit St. Louis on May 16. City officials reported that five people lost their lives, and others are currently facing housing displacement in the aftermath of the storm. The National Weather Service classified the tornado that [...]

ST. LOUIS - In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that ripped through north St. Louis, some of the hardest-hit families are now being told they have just 10 days to vacate their damaged homes.  But residents say they’re confused, overwhelmed and left in the dark. These red stickers are popping up on homes across [...]

CLAYTON, Mo. – Cedric Gerald’s bond will stay at $1 million cash-only after a bond reduction hearing on Thursday. "Mr. Gerald is facing some extremely serious charges. It's our position that he's a danger to the community as well as a flight risk," St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith said. Last week, Gerald was [...]

ILLINOIS – On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a tired bus driver was the primary cause of the deadly Interstate 70 bus crash in Highland, Illinois. But investigators also found three tractor trailers illegally parked on the shoulder of the exit ramp to the Silver Lake rest area contributed to the crash. [...]

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - A St. Charles County woman is finally seeing some justice after her dream car was turned into an apparent mobile crime scene. Only FOX 2 was in court with her Thursday when she hoped to confront the suspect. It’s hard to forget the disgusted reaction we captured back in March when [...]

ST. LOUIS - Only on FOX 2: the remarkable story of a St. Louis teen, determined to get to her grade school graduation just two hours after Friday's tornado hit her neighborhood. The staff at Lafayette Preparatory Academy (LPA) kept her 33 classmates and a crowd of about 300 waiting for Monica Phillips, 14, to arrive [...]

ST. LOUIS - Weather alerts and warnings are crucial for ensuring public safety, especially during severe weather events at night. For individuals with hearing impairments, specialized equipment is available to ensure they receive these critical alerts even while asleep. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN [...]

ST. LOUIS – Nearly a week after deadly tornadoes ripped through Missouri, thousands are still without power. And while Ameren Missouri crews are working around the clock, frustration is growing for those still in the dark. In the heart of north St. Louis, the work is far from mover. Ameren Missouri crews are still on [...]