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ST. LOUIS – Chris Smith, who survived a shooting in 2021 that left him paralyzed, is using his experience to inspire and help others through his book, ‘My Fatal First Date.’ Smith…

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Maplewood, Missouri, has been named the best small town in the United States to retire, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. The magazine awarded Maplewood a liva…

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago Wednesday, marking the surrender of the South Vietnamese government to the North Vietnamese communists on April 30, 1975. Two families who lived through the confl…

Vietnam War veterans Ray Walls, Tom Bommarito, and Rich Cremer share a unique bond forged by their experiences during the conflict, despite having never met until recently.

Walter spoke exclusively with FOX 2 about her love of the city, it’s food and her passion to make people laugh.

ST. LOUIS — Say goodbye to penny candy and penny loafers — the United State’s Mint was ordered by President Trump to stop producing pennies Sunday.  It’s a debate that’s rolled around for decades. …

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – St. Louis native and hip-hop star Nelly is expanding his business portfolio with a new venture, Dirty Bowling LLC, set to renovate the old Olympic Lanes in Florissant.…

ST. LOUIS – If you want to escape into a horror experience, Sandbox VR at the City Foundry in Midtown St. Louis takes you straight to the sights and sounds of a zombie-infested insane asylum.…

BALLWIN--Each month on FOX 2, we select the recipient of our Proud to Serve award. Today, we salute Officer Michael Hitchcock, a member of the Ballwin Police Department for 38 years! Officer Hitchcock has won numerous awards during his time with the Ballwin Police Department, including “Employee of the Year” in 2017 and “School Resource Officer of the Year” in 2019 by the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. Officer Hitchcock is currently the school resource officer for all six elementary sch…

MARISSA, Ill. - In a FOX Files follow-up, an Illinois village on the radar for months is back in the headlines as the acting mayor abruptly quits. Jeremy Embrich announced his immediate resignation as the mayor of Marissa, Illinois, by letter Monday evening. Embrich was appointed to the spot after the village’s elected mayor, Chad Easton, resigned and was re-hired as village administrator, reportedly making six times more money. According to our previous FOX Files report: “Embrich said he asked…

ALTON, Ill. - FOX 2 is in your neighborhood, Alton! We explored so much of what the city has to offer, from historical sites and haunted tours to great entertainment this weekend. ‘Fast Eddie’s’ is one of the most popular spots on the riverfront. The Bon Air brings in visitors from all around the world with its cold beer and $4 hamburgers. They claim to be the celebration spot for 7,000 21st birthdays every year. Right across the street is the ‘Argosy Casino.’ It’s one of the smallest casinos in…

ST. LOUIS - Thomas Moore is a Marine veteran who followed in the footsteps of many of his family members in St. Louis who have served as first responders. His brother retired from the St. Louis City Police Department, his nephews serve as firefighters, and his dad was a firefighter, as well as numerous uncles and cousins. Tom has received numerous awards over his decades of service. He spends his on-duty time at Firehouse #1 as an instructor, an expert in knot tying, repelling, and so many other…

By the age of fourteen, Andy Crump decided he wanted to be a firefighter. With encouragement from his uncle, also a firefighter, and his family, he joined the Fire Explorers program in Hazelwood and graduated from high school with his sights set to complete both the Fire Academy and Paramedic’s Academy while volunteering with several medical facilities.

Kate Freshman grew up in a firehouse with her dad but dreamed of becoming a meteorologist!

The 2023 LIV Golf Tournament Team Championship is this weekend.

Eric Hartman was born and raised in Collinsville, Illinois, a community where he gives back dozens of hours as a volunteer member of the Collinsville club of Shriner’s.

The Gerding Enterprises BBQ for Backstoppers is happening Saturday.

She’s 44, he’s 29; should they have a baby together or does he need to grow up first? The Karamo Show returns Monday for season two at 1:00 p.m. on KPLR 11.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is Saturday, but the festivities start Friday night with the annual Balloon Glow in Forest Park.

ST. LOUIS - Sergeant Kim Berry is a veteran and longtime first responder with the Florissant Police Department. When she was just 6 years old, she explored the inside of a Maryland Heights police car and decided she was going to become a first responder. After high school, she joined the Marines, where she served overseas, specifically in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and then in Kuwait in support of Operation IRAQUI FREEDOM. During her military service, she achieved the rank of…