ST. LOUIS - As the "buy now, pay later (BNPL)" transactions have grown over the years, researchers at Washington University dove into how these companies may be charging customers more in the end. Apps like Klarna, Affirm or Afterpay began offering consumers payment plans to make big purchases. As time as gone on, however, more [...]

An officer's gunfire killed an armed 40-year-old man during a standoff Tuesday in Oakville, according to an update from the St. Louis County Police Department.

More than 700,000 Illinois Medicaid recipients may lose their health insurance due to new federal eligibility requirements set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Missouri's 2026-27 archery season for deer and turkey officially opened on Tuesday, introducing new regulations regarding nonresident bag limits and the removal of statewide antler-point restrictions.

A Facebook post in an Illinois podcast's group led to an unexpected kidney donation.

Illinois faces a potential road salt shortage this winter after a major supplier declined to bid on a statewide contract.

The event is one of the lonest-running hot air balloon races in the country, and one of the only races to take place in a large metropolitan city.

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of measles from a county resident in 20 years.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has officially signed a bill to impose new regulations on data centers in the city.

The director of the Missouri Department of Transportation said the department could be wrapped up with its work on the speed limit increase by the end of this year.

A former police employee in St. Charles County accused of repeatedly misusing credentials to access law enforcement databases for personal purposes more than 250 times now faces criminal charges.

St. Louis sleep specialist Dr. Joseph Ojile suggests that maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding digital devices before bed, and ensuring a dark, cool environment are key steps for improving sleep quality.

One person is dead after a car crashed into a school bus Wednesday morning in Kearney, Missouri.

MetroLink will suspend train service between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Grand stations on Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 for bridge maintenance.

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners announced three new jobs Wednesday for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departments Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives.

St. Louis CITY SC has officially advanced to the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Final, marking the club's first appearance in championship match of the nation's oldest ongoing professional soccer tournament.

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri History Museum will undergo a name change next year after a unanimous vote from the Missouri Historical Society Board. During a meeting Wednesday afternoon, the board voted to change the museum's name from to the Missouri History Museum to the St. Louis History Museum. The change reflects the museum's role [...]

A 36-year-old man from St. Louis died after sustaining a head injury when he jumped from a deck into shallow water at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday morning.

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are set to begin training camp Thursday ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. The first practice is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Centene Community Ice Center. The Blues enter the season with significant changes, including Alexander Steen taking over as the team's general [...]

ST. LOUIS - Spots of fog possible early Thursday morning ahead of another very hot day. Our late season heat wave continues through Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 90s and peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 F. The Heat Advisory is now in effect through Saturday along and south [...]

A Sparta, Illinois man got a 10-year sentence for an animal abuse case FOX 2 first reported on in June.

The operators of MetroLink tell FOX 2 recent safety changes made to their light rail system have already paid huge dividends when it comes to rider safety.

St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Frisz believes an executive order issued by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Wednesday includes positive safeguards for the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR).

An annual community event intended to provide back-to-school supplies for local children in Pine Lawn has been canceled after organizers said they failed to receive a park permit from the city despite paying the rental fee weeks in advance.

A deadly motorcycle crash has closed eastbound single-motorcycle crash has closed eastbound Interstate 44 past Interstate 270 on Wednesday night, causing major traffic delays in the area.