Former Velda City police chief stole $300K in city funds, feds say

ST. LOUIS - The former police chief of the Velda City Police Department, who also served as the city's administrator, is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands in city funds through a series of fraudulent transactions. Daniel Paulino, 51, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, according to a federal indictment returned Wednesday. [...]

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Dalmation Cleaning and Restoration brings in sweet spring cleaning deals!

SPONSORED – Dalmation Cleaning and Restoration is a locally owned and family-operated business offering a full range of services: carpet, air duct, tile, chimney, dryer vent, and upholstery cleaning, as well as 24/7 emergency flood and fire restoration. Get $135 carpet cleaning and $50 off air duct cleaning when you call 314-423-0101 or visit dalmationcleaningservices.com [...]

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Missouri lawmakers advance bill to let home-school students join school sports

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - You could soon see students who are home-schooled in Missouri join football, band, theatre and other extra-curricular activities offered by public schools. Missouri lawmakers from both the Senate and House have approved of Senate Bill 63, a bill introduced by Sen. Ben Brown (R-Washington). As of Wednesday, the legislation passed three [...]

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NWS surveying Fayette County after probable tornado

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ill. - Isolated strong to severe storms again popped up Wednesday afternoon across the Bi-State area.  The strongest storm was a supercell storm that first developed along the Mississippi River south of St. Louis in Jefferson County. This storm went on to intensify into an impressive swirling mass of clouds that produced large hail, [...]

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Woman poses as utility worker, robs St. Louis County home

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman is believed to be on the run days after she allegedly posed as a utility worker and robbed another woman's home in west St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Christina Costello, 33, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, with stealing ($750 or more) and [...]

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Report: Pedestrian deaths rise in 2024 in St. Louis City, County

ST. LOUIS – 2024 was the deadliest year on record for pedestrians in the St. Louis region, according to a local advocacy group devoted to safer walking and bicycling routes. From 2023 to 2024, the nonprofit group Trailnet reported a 24% increase in fatal crashes involving pedestrians in St. Louis County and a 187% increase [...]

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Scattered showers and storms linger Thursday and Friday

ST. LOUIS - Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will hang around the St. Louis area Thursday and Friday as a pair of cold fronts sweep across the region. The positive news is that the risk for severe weather will be lower these next two days. “You’re O-U-T, out!” says legal expert in FOX 2’s [...]

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Man killed in overnight shooting in the Central West End

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating after an overnight shooting left a man dead in the Central West End Thursday morning. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the shooting took place shortly after 2:40 a.m. in the area of North Sarah Street and Washington Avenue in the Central West End. When officers [...]

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Illinois protesters call for government accountability

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - What began as a solo act of protest on a sidewalk in Edwardsville is now drawing hundreds and the attention of Illinois' top leaders. Andi Smith never intended to start a movement. But after watching government programs get cut and agencies close, she said she could not stay silent any longer.  In [...]

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