Help first generation students succeed with College Bound on Give STL Day!

SPONSORED – This week marks one of the most impactful charitable events in the region: Give STL Day, and College Bound is stepping into the spotlight with a powerful message of opportunity, empowerment, and transformation. From April 28th through April 30th, College Bound and Give STL day are rallying community support to help first-generation students [...]

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East St. Louis vs. Cahokia: Baseball border war showdown

SAUGET, Ill. - The East St. Louis Flyers will face off against the Cahokia Commanches [sic] in the annual Baseball Senior Night at Grizzlies Ballpark on May 8. This event aims to engage African American boys in baseball and is expected to draw a large crowd. Baseball Senior Night is a significant event for the [...]

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SLPS to cut ties with bus company, over 200 jobs cut

Note: This video is from August 2024. ST. LOUIS - Following recent troubles of student transportation within the Saint Louis Public School District, it was announced Monday morning that the district is separating from its current transportation company, resulting in the loss of over 200 employees. A WARN Notice stated that SLPS' contract with First [...]

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One arrested after police chase in Metro East

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Police arrested one individual Monday morning following a chase in the Metro East. FOX 2 photojournalist Mike Border was in the area covering another story when the pursuit passed him. The speeding car ended up in a Madison field after hitting a dead end. Police then took the individual into custody. [...]

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Delmar Loop’s taco crawl

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- The Delmar Loop is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a festive Taco Crawl event today from 4 to 8 p.m. For $35, participants can enjoy five tacos and a margarita at any of the participating restaurants. The evening will conclude with an after-party at the Moonrise Hotel. Cinco de Mayo commemorates [...]

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Measles warning: Infected person visits St. Louis Aquarium, eatery

ST. LOUIS -- State health officials have issued a warning after a person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th. The infected individual, an adult from out of state, was at the aquarium between 1 and 6 p.m. and also dined at a local restaurant, though details about the restaurant remain limited. [...]

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Cool, cloudier weather persists Monday; Warmer Tuesday

ST. LOUIS -- Another cool day on Monday as the meandering area of low pressure to our east continues to spin cool temps, clouds, and some precipitation in our direction. The farther east into Illinois you are, the better your chance of a few spot showers, especially east of the Kaskaskia River.  The farther west [...]

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Crash knocks out traffic light at Vandeventer and Delmar

ST. LOUIS -- A crash at the intersection of Vandeventer and Delmar in the city overnight caused significant damage when a vehicle hit a signal pole, causing it to fall onto the car. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported from the incident. Drivers traveling through Vandeventer and Delmar intersection should exercise caution and be prepared [...]

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Teen killed during St. Louis car break-in identified

ST. LOUIS -- Police are identifying a teen killed Thursday. Aeyion Barnett, 16, was killed during an alleged car break-in in the Carondelet neighborhood. Barnett was reportedly breaking into cars with a group when they were interrupted by a resident, leading to gunfire that struck Barnett. After being shot, Barnett's accomplices took him to a [...]

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Missouri students advocate for statewide science fair

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A group of students showed off their year-long research projects in the Missouri rotunda this week, but they said they would rather be showing off their efforts at the Missouri Science Fair. The only problem is Missouri currently does not have a statewide fair for students of all ages to compete [...]

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