ST. LOUIS – A Sudanese couple who moved from their sidewalk encampment in south St. Louis last week has re-emerged at a new location. A city crew demolished the couple’s dwelling made from tarps and shopping carts at the corner of South Spring Avenue and Chippewa Street. City residents and some residents believed the three-year squatting saga had ended. The couple has relocated just a block away to South Spring and Gravois avenues. “I'm so glad they tore it down, but it looks like they ain’t went nowhere,” Gloria Rodgers said. “They still huddled right there. And I wish somebody—please, God—se ..read more

Okla. - With an outbreak of tornadoes over the weekend, some of the largest and most damaging were in Oklahoma Saturday, according to surveys thus far. The National Weather Service has confirmed multiple tornadoes with winds ranging from 135 to 165 mph, killing four people, including an infant. Video shows a storm chaser getting too close for comfort to the tornado near Marietta. Their car narrowly avoided a large chunk of falling debris as the powerful twister crossed their path on Interstate 35. The NWS confirmed an EF-4 tornado hit the area, killing a driver on I-35. Buildings were destroye ..read more

ST. LOUIS - The owner of a popular St. Louis pretzel shop is picking up the pieces after a car slammed into the building over the weekend. Gus Koebbe, owner of Gus' Pretzels, said he's thankful nobody was inside the shop Saturday when a car crashed into the establishment. "I get a call from my neighbor that a vehicle has run into the building and I should check it out," Koebbe said. "I came off of the highway here...and saw the destruction, and yeah, it was tough. Tough to see, tough to drive up to." St. Louis restaurant Hi Pointe Drive-In hit by fourth break-in A gas station across the street ..read more

ALTON, Ill. - The "sounds of summer" are returning to the riverfront in Alton, IL, after a 44-year-long hiatus with music, boating, and a cornhole tournament in June. The Mississippi River Music Festival is making its comeback after originally appearing from 1969 to 1980 in Edwardsville. According to a release, the original festival held some of the music industry's biggest names, including The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, B.B. King, and more. "Revisiting a festival of this magnitude is no small task,” Nick Bifano, Mississippi River Festival director, said in a release. “We understand the gravity th ..read more

ST. LOUIS – As of Monday, no one is facing criminal charges after 100 people were arrested over the weekend for participating in anti-war protests on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Twenty-three students and four faculty members were among those taken into custody. In a statement, the university claim the protesters began to set up in violation of university policy. They said it became clear they did not have good intentions and the decision was made that everyone present needed to leave. "We arrested 100 individuals who refused to leave after being asked multiple times,” the ..read more

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Officials have released new information on a woman who was reported missing less than two weeks ago. Emily Strite, 33, was reported missing April 20. Detectives originally stated that she was last seen April 2 in Imperial, MO, but have now learned that she was last seen on foot the morning of April 12 in De Soto, MO, according to a release. It is also now believed that she left the area at her own will. Strite is said to be 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 127 pounds. Anyone with information on Strite's whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Weinrich at (636) 797-5093 ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – The family of Ralph Yarl filed a civil lawsuit Monday morning against Andrew Lester and the homeowner's association where Lester lives. The lawsuit alleges the shooting was caused by the "careless" and "negligent" actions of the now 85-year-old and the Highland Acres Homes Association. It also claims the association had policies prohibiting such an incident but "should have been aware" of Lester's "access to dangerous weapons and racial animus." Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting, which happened on April 13th, 2023. 1 ..read more

ST. LOUIS - Days after approving the return of red-light cameras in St. Louis, Mayor Tishaura Jones says the city is "making great strides to make our streets safer." Jones formally approved Board Bill 105 on April 17, also known locally as the "Automated Camera Enforcement Act." The city plans to reactivate and reintroduce red-light cameras in various spots. FOX 2 learned last week that the city still needs to select a company for the job and that it could take up to a year to fully bring back red-light cameras onto the street. St. Louis restaurant Hi Pointe Drive-In hit by fourth break-in Jo ..read more

ST. LOUIS - A college football star nearly a decade ago, A.J. McCarron is once again making a name for himself as a spring football standout. McCarron led the St. Louis Battlehawks to their fourth consecutive victory on Sunday in the 2024 UFL season. Halfway through the regular season, his 10 touchdowns lead the league and his 1,051 passing yards rank second. McCarron was also St. Louis' primary quarterback last year during the XFL rebirth. McCarron told FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne during Sunday's Sports Final that he's grown fond of St. Louis. "For me, it's wanting to be a part of ..read more

ST. LOUIS - The Golf Foundation of Missouri has announced Roger Ellis as the new executive director. Ellis will take over the role from Andrew Belsky, who is transitioning to a new role with the Golf Foundation of Missouri's board of directors. Ellis previously served a 14-year tenure as golf coach for both women’s and men’s teams at Lindenwood University. He brings experience as the President of the NAIA Men's Golf Coaches Association and as the Director NAIA Women's National Championship Tournament. Tow truck driver nabbed in car thefts with help of bold resident Leaders say the change supp ..read more