CLAYTON, Mo. - Burgers and fries come together for one of the biggest food combos in American culture. The best burger and fries in Missouri? Food writers say you'll find it in St. Louis suburb Clayton. A research team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list of the best combos of burgers and fries in every state. Their choices were based on reviews, awards and accolades, plus the first-hand experience of their food-writing team. According to LoveFood.com, the best burger and fries in Missouri are served at a Clayton restaurant called 5 Star Burgers. Just a few miles west of St. Louis, 5 Sta ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - An Indiana man who was charged with stealing a car assaulted a police officer and may be responsible for other crimes in the area, according to the Clayton Police Department. Officers were notified Feb. 18 that a stolen vehicle had passed a license recognition camera in the area. Police were able to locate the car on the 7800 block of Clayton Road at a gas station and arrested 33-year-old James Ferguson. There, it was confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Merrillville, IN. Ferguson was transported to the Clayton Police Department. While being fingerprinted, he physically assault ..read more

CLYATON, Mo. - The Clayton School District announced Monday that the potential purchase of the Caleres property has come to an end. The $20.9 million purchase agreement was brought to the public less than a month ago, with plans to turn the building into an Empowerment Campus Project. Last week, the school district held a public forum about the plan. Around 300 people were in attendance, many criticizing the district for their lack of transparency surrounding the deal and how it would impact taxes. Off-duty St. Charles firefighter rescues victims from mobile home fire According to a letter fro ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. – Clayton residents spoke out at a public forum on Wednesday regarding the school district’s potential purchase of the Caleres property. Hundreds of residents gathered in a middle school auditorium to voice their concerns and ask questions surrounding the $20 million property. The main issue many residents had about the purchase was how it would affect their taxes. The Clayton School Board said Wednesday’s meeting was a chance for residents to ask questions and learn about the possible acquisition. Board President Amy Rubin said they are focused on the needs of future Clayton stud ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - The Clayton School District is preparing to purchase the Caleres company headquarters for a plan called the Empowerment Campus Project. The building is on a nine-acre site in the 8300 block of Maryland Avenue and stands near Clayton High School. In a statement, the school district says that funding for the property will come from a 20-year financing plan using capital improvement funds. Caleres will continue to occupy the property for up to 15 months after the transaction closes. Billy Joel and Sting coming to Busch Stadium for September concert A statement from the school distr ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly fired several rounds of shots around the Clayton-Richmond Heights border over the weekend. Prosecutors have charged Mason Miller, 30, with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in the investigation. Miller is accused of firing shots late Saturday night near East Linden Avenue and Clayton Road before he was arrested Monday. Southern Illinois deputies recover $250K worth of drugs after 115-mile pursuit According to a press release from the Clayton Police Department, Miller claimed to have been ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis says it has charged a second shooter in the shocking early morning Clayton homicide from last month. The shooting happened near the busy intersection of Hanley Road and Wydown Boulevard. Neighbors said Tuesday they were relieved to know that police have at least identified a second suspect and hope it gets the family one step closer to finding justice. The major case squad announced Tuesday that they’ve charged Darrion Johnson, 18, with second-degree murder for killing Clayton resident Joshua Harris, 41, on Nov. 13. The shooting marked C ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - Fontbonne University will lose 21 academic programs and 19 faculty positions as officials prepare for nearly $2 million in budget cuts. The university announced a "retrenchment plan" Thursday afternoon, indicating various budget cuts and their impacts over the next several years. Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter Earlier this month, FOX 2 learned that students feared the university would cut its fine arts program. A statement from the university in our previous report said "Fontbonne is navigating shifting economic and financial circumstances ..read more

CLAYTON, Mo. - An out-of-state bail reform organization is now in the spotlight, following its actions in helping free a man from jail who is now accused as the Clayton killer. Monday morning’s Clayton murder is now solved. Police and prosecutors say, with 18-year-old Trenell Johnson in custody.  Court records say Johnson had already been in custody for allegedly stealing a car, leading police in a pursuit, and using his gun to threaten an officer. Court records further revealed he was freed when an organization called The Bail Project paid $3,000 to get him out. The Bail Project is based ..read more

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An 18-year-old accused of murdering a Clayton man was out on bond and violating his GPS ankle monitor at the time shots were fired, according to police. Trenell Johnson, 18, is facing second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges. He'll remain in custody until a bond hearing that's been scheduled for December 1. Missouri court records reveal Johnson took St. Louis County officers on a high-speed pursuit in March before crashing into a Metro bus near Ferguson and St. Charles Rock Road. St. Louis County Police say during a foot pursuit, Johnson pulled a handgun f ..read more