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Murder charges have been filed against a Metro East man. One of his victims is the mother of his two children. Milton Lattimore, age 21, of East St. Louis, Illinois, was charged by the St. Clair County State's Attorney's office with three counts of First Degree Murder. He is charged in the murders of Jaimaca McDaniel, 24; Tenika Harvey, 26; and Raykel N. Gathing, 26, who were killed Saturday ... Full Story »

A state audit has determined that St. Louis police failed to adequately monitor towing operations of a contractor, resulting in underpayment to the city of $454,000. State Auditor Susan Montee was in St. Louis on Tuesday to disclose findings of the audit. The audit also cited a failure to dispose of seized money in a timely manner and that $16,000 was paid to officers for unearned overtime. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Somberly reciting 13 names and 13 stories, President Barack Obama saluted the Americans killed at this Army post as heroes who died for their country — and promised a nation demanding answers that "the killer will be met with justice." Full Story »

One week after a major fight broke out at Sumner High School, the school's principal is dismissed. A district spokesperson told FOX 2 Sherman Curtis has been reassigned to another position. The spokesperson would not comment if last week's fight led to his removal. Last Tuesday, security officers used mace on several students after a fight broke out in the cafeteria. Three students had to be ... Full Story »

The former astronaut arrested in an attack against her romantic rival has pleaded guilty to lesser counts this afternoon. Before a packed courtroom 1:30 p.m., Lisa Marie Nowak, 46, pleaded guilty to counts of third-degree burglary of a conveyance and misdemeanor battery. She was originally charged with more-serious counts of attempted kidnapping and burglary with assault in addition to ... Full Story »

JARRATT, Va. (AP) — Virginia's governor refused to spare the life of John Allen Muhammad and cleared the way for his execution Tuesday night for the sniper attacks in 2002 that left 10 dead and spread such fear people were afraid to go shopping, cut grass or pump gas. Full Story »

A former St. Louis police officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law. Bobby Garrett was sentenced to 28 months in prison on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, making false statements and theft of government funds. Authorities say Garrett stole money from drug raids and lied about it. United States Attorney Michael W. Reap also says that Garrett will be forced to pay restitution. "Mr ... Full Story »

What Led A Woman To Phone In A False Report Of A Hostage Situation? Police in Jefferson City are still trying to determine what led a woman to phone in a report of a hostage situation in a state office building Tuesday afternoon. 155 people were evacuated from the Governor Office building near the Capitol. Several blocks around he building were also blocked off and locked down for four hours. It ... Full Story »

Tonight's Fox Files reveals a murder committed in front of a surveillance camera, and the resulting criminal charges that may surprise you. It happened outside of a crowded market in St. Louis County. The suspect was arguing with a group of people before he pulled two handguns from his waist band. Then he shoots and kills someone who's off camera. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is considering four options for realigning U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, his spokesman said Tuesday, while military officials said the choices involve several ways the president could employ additional U.S. forces next year. Full Story »

A big rig crashed through a guard rail on Interstate 255 and came within 50 yards of slamming into a family's home. It happened shortly after midnight in Cahokia as the semi was traveling south on the highway. The 18-wheeler first clipped a highway crew truck working overnight. The crew was striping the interstate. The truck then drove through the guard rail, down an embankment and overturned in ... Full Story »

One Killed, Other Victims Hospitalized A major roadway reopens in north St. Louis County following a shooting and a deadly accident. Lucas & Hunt was closed overnight while police investigated a shooting turned car crash. According to Missouri Highway Patrol, around 11 p.m. Monday night there was a shootout between people in two cars. It started at Jenwood and Lucas & Hunt and went all the way ... Full Story »

A Washington County great-great grandfather is in hiding out of fear for his life. James Litherland was wounded in September while standing on his own property near Potosi. That didn't scare Litherland off but on Sunday his son Jerry Litherland was shot and killed on the same property. Full Story »

UPDATE 9:30 a.m. Tuesday: The Major Case Squad said Tuesday there is no reason to believe the triple murder and Monday night's murder are connected. They are continuing to search for a suspect in Monday night's shooting. The shooter suspected in the triple murder is expected to be charged some time Tuesday. The Major Case Squad was called to investigate a homicide in East St. Louis Monday night ... Full Story »

When the FDIC announced a bank failure in north St. Louis Friday, a piece of history was lost. Gateway Bank is now "Central Bank of Kansas City". Gateway was a 44 year old institution near the corner of Union and Natural Bridge. It was the first minority-owned bank in Missouri. The FDIC described Gateway's demise as the 119th bank failure in the U.S. in 2009, and it did not make front page ... Full Story »

FOX 2 Speaks Exclusively With The Woman Who Stole Baby Abby And Slashed Her Mother's Throat Three years ago the kidnapping of baby Abby Woods captivated St. Louis and the nation. Now, FOX 2 is the only local television station to talk with the woman who stole the newborn and slashed her mother's throat. Fox 2's Mandy Murphey talked exclusively with Shannon Torrez from the prison where she speaks ... Full Story »

Tearing down the Berlin Wall and what that meant to all of us was brought home today at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. The campus joined some 30 colleges and universities nationwide to mark the 20th anniversary of when the fall of the Berlin Wall. Many students who marked the occasion were not old enough to remember the actual event. Full Story »

Just hours before its first public hearing, Delmar Gardens withdrew its controversial Creve Coeur re-development plan. However, that doesn't stop the protest against it. Residents still showed up to the meeting to sound off against the project to the City Council. They want to make sure this deal stays dead and they are less than optimistic. Full Story »

Fallen Sergeant Christopher Cooper returned home Monday morning The soldier received full honors when his body was brought to Lambert Airport. Cooper was serving in Babil Province Iraq when he was killed. He first joined the Marine Corps in 2000. After serving five years active duty with one tour in Iraq, Cooper decided to leave the military and moved to California. Full Story »

Three mothers of young children are murdered Saturday night at a gas station in East St. Louis. A suspect is in custody and charges are pending. The murders that took minutes to execute will leave life long scars. The gas station murders of three friends are devastating for relatives. Emogene McDaniel says her daughter, Jamaica, was targeted because the 24 year old broke up with the suspect. Full Story »

Less than a month after buying Wyeth, drug giant Pfizer Inc. has mapped out a new structure for its research and development operations. The plan, announced Monday, will bring the closure of six of their 20 research facilities, reorganize and consolidate others, and cut the jobs of up to 2,000 scientists and laboratory technicians. Pfizer is selling it's St. Louis operations at the Chesterfield ... Full Story »

About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall includes nine models of Chinese-made single and double umbrella Maclaren strollers, which have been sold around the country since 1999. The fingertip amputations occurred ... Full Story »

Watch the Full Story Monday Night at 9 p.m. Three years ago the kidnapping of baby Abby Woods captivated St. Louis and the nation. Now, FOX 2's is the only local television station to talk with the woman who stole the newborn and slashed her mother's throat. Fox 2's Mandy Murphey talked exclusively with Shannon Torrez from the prison where she's spending the next 30 years. Monday night on the ... Full Story »

Police in St. Louis are searching for several suspects they say are responsible for an early morning home invasion and shooting. Police tell FOX 2 News that around midnight the suspects broke into the home around DeTonty and Klemm in South St. Louis. The home is one unit of a two story brick duplex. One male inside the home was shot during crime. Police believe up to five suspects fled the crime ... Full Story »

Rush hour commuters traveling Interstate 64 from West St. Louis County need to be aware of some changes. MoDOT is preparing for the big re-opening of I-64 between Kingshighway and Brentwood and people out west are being impacted. The eastbound lanes of the highway between Mason Road and I-270 were re-striped this weekend. For the past two years there have been two lanes on 40 dedicated to ... Full Story »