Dec. 3, 2009 - A crew member pulls a fish from the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal as they search for Asian carp in Lockport, Ill. A toxic chemical was dumped on a nearly 6-mile stretch of the canal as part of state and federal efforts to keep the voracious and invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. Full Story »
ST. LOUIS -- Arlanda McCelleary, 41, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death, police said. Full Story »
FARMINGTON, MO. -- A&K Trucking Co. has hired an environmental coordinator to oversee cleanup of five tons of lead concentrate that spilled Monday when a truck overturned near Farmington, an official of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday. Full Story »
JEFFERSON CITY -- Alyssa Bustamante, 15, pleaded not guilty Tuesday of killing Elizabeth Olten, 9, a neighbor in St. Martins, Mo., on Oct. 21. Bustamante is charged as an adult with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Officials claim she just wanted to know how it felt to kill someone. Full Story »
VINITA PARK -- Police in Vinita Park said they do not suspect foul play in the death of a man, 51, whose body was found about 6 a.m. Tuesday in a park near the 8400 bock of Page Avenue. Identification was withheld pending notification of relatives. Full Story »
It's the Saturday night before Thanksgiving, and the crowd in Salon B at the Holiday Inn in Sunset Hills is primed for a drag show. Some 50 teenagers are dressed like Japanese comic-book and video-game characters, and many of them sport wigs in colors not usually found in nature. Two girl... Full Story »
Euphoric Recoil Through fogged glasses the target floating seven yards down the shooting range looked vague, almost ghostly. Muffled under bulbous blue headphones, my ears picked up shallow breath, an accelerated heartbeat and every other audible sign of my apprehension. Staring d... Full Story »
THE RUNDOWN, DECEMBER 1, 2009 DEREK JETER IS A SAINT And don't you forget it, Aaron: If you don't know what the award entails, then maybe you shouldn't open your mouth ["Derek Jeter Wins Derek Jeter of the Year Award," Aaron Schafer]. The award [Sportsman of the Year] is... Full Story »
Dear Mexican: As a Chicano/Mexican, I have lost my faith in God. While they take pride in their country like everyone else, and like to make frequent jokes, Mexicans are generally very humble (poor) people. Isn't God supposed to be on the side of the poor and humble? Why is it th... Full Story »
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Gusty winds cause scattered power outages Full Story »
State Supreme Court offers some relief to Missouri public defenders Full Story »
Chesterfield teen catches Radio Disney's attention with hit song Full Story »
St. Louis police officer investigating stolen vehicle may have solved second case Full Story »
Police: Man shot leaving East St. Louis liquor store Full Story »
A Fenton man gives his heart to a female inmate he met on-line only to possibly get taken by her. Authorities now consider her the prime suspect in a theft from the man's home. 38-year old convict, Dana Lewis, met the man, through the website, Writeaprisoner.com, while she was in a Michigan prison for larceny, aka felony stealing from a person. Full Story »
St. Louis may have dodged the heavy snow blanketing parts of the Midwest, but behind the storm system is bitterly cold air. Wind advisories have been issued for the entire FOX 2 News viewing area until 6:00pm Wednesday night. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are expected with passage of a strong cold front. Expect falling temps throughout the day Wednesday with wind chills ... Full Story »
Goal is to "Frame a Modern Masterpiece" On Tuesday, the National Park Service and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay launched an international design competition to revitalize the park and city areas surrounding of one of the world's most iconic monuments, the Gateway Arch. The goal of the competition is to integrate the Arch and the park surrounding it into the fabric of the city and embrace the ... Full Story »
With the Interstate 64 project now complete, St. Louis also says goodbye to the man who has been the face of the two year project. Dan Galvin has been the spokesperson for Gateway Constructors for the past 3 years. His look may have changed over the years, but his dedication to the task at hand never did. Full Story »
Although it has been raining, snow removal crews in the St. Louis area are gearing up as a blast of frigid weather heads our way. At American Snow and Ice they depend on bad winter weather. It's the only time of the year the owner can make money. He employs 30 contractors who say they use the extra cash to buy Christmas presents for loved ones. Full Story »
Christmas came early for a St. Louis woman and her young daughter. Through the generosity of others, many of them strangers, they received a gift that gives them hope for a much brighter new year. With a turn of a key Marquita Rivers says her life will improve dramatically. Full Story »
MODOT is testing new technology to prevent the buildup of snow and ice on bridge decks. It will be one of the first agencies in the nation to do so MODOT will be working with Pave Guard technologies to install a "solar warming system" on two bridges in Western Missouri. Full Story »
An Illinois artist is making sure your empty bottles survive the holidays. He is trying to make the holidays a little greener one piece of garbage at a time. Full Story »
The St. Louis team in the newly formed North American Soccer League (NASL) will be named AC St. Louis. The name is derived from European style, with 'AC' as an abbreviation for "Athletic Club." AC St. Louis will play 14 home games for the inaugural 2010 season at Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park, the same venue where the woman's pro soccer team, St. Louis Athletica, plays its matches. Full Story »
Political businesses and labor union heavyweights from St. Louis are heading to Washington at the invitation of China's ambassador to the U.S. Full Story »
FINANCE Country financial representative Toby Search, of Columbia, recently received the National Quality Award for helping clients secure the right insurance products to cover their financial risks. The award is presented annually by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Full Story »
The traffic signals at the intersection of Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Willott Road in St. Peters will be turned off Wednesday to accommodate electrical work at the intersection. Full Story »
AmerenUE is partnering with charities in St. Charles and Warren counties to give 100 families a break on their electric bills this Christmas. Full Story »
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Congratulations to the winners of the Journal's Wanted: Your story holiday giveaway. Full Story »
Posted 5:45 p.m. Tues., 12.08.09 - The Missouri Supreme Court said Tuesday that it "expects" presiding judges, prosecutors and public defenders to "work together cooperatively" to address the overloaded public defender system and find ways to provide poor defendants with effective legal counsel. Full Story »
Posted 12:24 p.m. Tues. 12.08.09 - The cacophonous screed about pulling the plug on grandma may have been the product of know-nothing health-care activists and exploitive politicians. Full Story »
Posted 11:14 a.m. Tues., 12.07.09 - Downtown St. Louis was the place to be on Saturday for doggies and the people who love to dress them. Contestants wore festive Santa hats and sweaters to the “Yule Dog” holiday costume contest – and so did most of the dogs. Full Story »
Posted 4:08 p.m. Mon., 12.07.09 - This love story starts at Red Lobster. She's 18, a senior at Fort Dodge high school, Iowa. He's 20, in his sophomore year studying political science at Iowa Central Community College. Full Story »
Posted 1:48 p.m. Mon., 12.07.09 - Any education is a form of seduction, from falling in love with an academic subject to falling in love with the movies. This is the subject of my highlight of the St. Louis International Film Festival, "An Education," now showing at the Hi-Pointe. Full Story »
Police believe a female Boy Scout leader's relationship with a 15-year-old scout may have involved other sexual encounters at the boy's home and on a camping trip, St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Capt. Steve Johnson said Tuesday.Wendy Rogers has served as a volunteer leader with Boy Scout Troop 35 in O'Fallon since 2004. No other scouts are believed to have been assaulted, Johnson said ... Full Story »
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is opening the late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon's papers to researchers this fall with a traveling exhibit coming Thursday to Tri-Township Public Library in Troy. Full Story »
A Fairview Heights music teacher's festive classroom display has become a tradition at her school, and she has her students to thank for it. Full Story »
Madison County Board member Michelle Ruppert plans to step down from her seat so that she can become chief deputy in the recorder of deeds office. Full Story »
To get a cheaper interest rate on borrowed money, the city had to undergo what amounts to a credit check. Full Story »
BONNE TERRE — Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church’s Christmas parade float was made of cans of food. Full Story »
FARMINGTON — The spirit of Christmas was in the air as floats and walking units made their way through downtown Farmington for the annual Krekeler Jewelers Christmas Parade late Monday evening. Full Story »
POTOSI — Both suspects in the Unico Bank robbery are now in custody. Full Story »
On the twelfth year of Christmas in the Desloge Park, children and families had fun. Full Story »
Park Hills City Council will hold two public hearings tonight to discuss the progress of tax increment finance districts and redevelopment plans for the U.S. 67 corridor on each side of the highway in the Fairgrounds and Parkway Drive interchange areas. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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