Officials believe the reptile was a released or escaped pet. FOX 2 visited Bonne Terre Lake and spotted the alligator emerging from a drainage pipe and trailing a duck before sinking back into the water. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The first heat advisory of the summer has authorities warning you to take precautions to stay safe in the extreme heat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to police, someone pulled out a toy gun and began shooting gel beads into the crowd inside the AMC Theatre on Olive Boulevard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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An overwhelming majority of registered voters don’t know who they’ll support in the Missouri gubernatorial race to succeed Governor Mike Parson. The statewide poll is released a little more than six weeks ahead of the August 6th Missouri primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…

Neighbors reported seeing two young men driving down Blow Street around 2:30 a.m., smashing car windows and breaking into multiple vehicles before driving off. The break-ins stretched from Gravois to Loughborough Avenues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The St. Charles City-County Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to indefinitely table a proposal that, if passed, would have led to the imminent closure of three St. Charles County libraries on Tuesday evening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

With the U.S. labor shortage affecting 70% of employers, Saint Louis Public Schools is attempting to fill crucial non-instructional roles with their upcoming Operations Career Fair Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

When Ethel Mariam was born, the price of gas was just 14 cents per gallon, a dozen eggs cost 22 cents, and a new house was just under $6,300. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A new federal case details an alleged pipeline of illegal drugs (fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine) from Mexico to St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This groundbreaking event will take place Thursday in Columbia, Mo. The project is estimated to cost $2.8 billion to expand I-70 across the state. It’ll eventually go from Blue Springs to Wentzville. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

A person is dead after a late-night fatal shooting in Wentzville on Tuesday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A stunning cold case breakthrough led police to a man living a new life in Michigan. Police found the suspect hiding under a stolen name, having fooled both authorities and his own family for decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The St. Charles County Library Board has postponed the vote on closing the McClay, Deer Run, and Kisker Road branches. This follows significant backlash from people who go to these libraries and have concerns about job cuts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

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Keep your eyes on the skies this weekend! The world-renowned Blue Angels return to town this weekend for the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Residents in the Shaw neighborhood are on edge after a wave of car break-ins hit their community. Police have since placed a surveillance camera in the area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Early morning police chase ends after Quiktrip robbery, three suspects are in custody See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seven people injured in overnight North St. Louis shooting See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Reactions to Thursday’s historic verdict varied along political divides in the St. Louis area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

City leaders are taking new steps to combat the ongoing problem of opioid overdoses. They are providing more access to Narcan through distribution boxess, which can reverse opioid overdoses. The first two boxes are installed at 1520 Market and near the main entrance at Soulard Market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against a mother in relation to a double homicide investigation of her two children. Ashley Parmeley, 36, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder for the death of her two-year-old son, with more charges expected. She is being held at the Jefferson County Jail without bond. The …

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Missouri’s economy is taking a significant hit, with more than a billion dollars lost due to insufficient childcare options, according to the state’s business community. Despite this pressing issue, the General Assembly has once again failed to approve tax credits designed to support the childcare industry, a priority for Governor Mike Parson. See …

The cold front that brought Tuesday night’s storms will stall to the south on Wednesday. Another round of strong storms is expected to impact the St. Louis region in the afternoon hours, mainly along and south of I-70 in both Missouri and Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…

A Hillsboro man is facing a 252-count indictment for property crimes committed in St. Louis City. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the crimes occurred between August 2023 and March 2024. Police claim Gage Luttman, 36, broke into dozens of businesses, basements, garages, and storage units and stol…

The branches on the possible shutdown list include the McClay Library, Deer Run, and Kisker Road. A lot of people are worked up about this, trying to save these libraries with campaigns on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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A garage in Benton Park West caught fire early Thursday morning, followed by another suspicious fire in a vacant home just a block away. A neighbor's camera captured the suspect setting the garage ablaze, and while the fires' connection is unconfirmed, residents are concerned and police are seeking information to catch the arsonist. See Privacy Pol…

Pictures of seized drugs only tell part of the story of what federal agents cleared from the streets of St. Louis. Authorities say a father and son admitted dealing drugs, valuing in millions of dollars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Residents in a Chesterfield neighborhood helped halt an alleged peeper, Suraj Shah, who was seen walking his dog with a flashlight at odd hours near homes. Concerned parents, who communicated via text and sometimes followed Shah in golf carts, reported their suspicions to police. Shah, 39, now faces four counts of felony attempted invasion of priva…

They admit to sending fake reimbursement claims to the state’s Medicaid program for services they never provided. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Homicide detectives have arrested a 17-year-old girl for a fatal shooting near the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station in St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A two-year-old child is recovering after being shot in a car in Dellwood. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Chambers Road and Knollcrest Court. Authorities are still searching for the shooter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Severe storms rolled through Sullivan, Missouri, again Wednesday morning, just one day after a tornado led to scattered damage around the community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First responders are urging the public to be alert today due to potential severe weather, particularly as it may occur during work hours, school, or even during the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

A gorilla died late Saturday night at the Saint Louis Zoo. Joe was around 26 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Parents in the Metro East are pressing the Edwardsville School Board for answers after learning the top school administrator is receiving 21 weeks of sick leave per year. The contract, originally signed a year ago, had been requested under the state’s open-record law. It was then shared online and the town has been in a frenzy ever since. See Priva…

A new initiative named Block Builders, aimed at tackling violent crime in St. Louis area neighborhoods, launches this morning. This collaborative effort involves the Urban League, the Regional Business Council, major utilities, and the city of St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…

Saint Louis University students are set to hold a pro-Palestinian, anti-war protest today. This follows a similar demonstration by Washington University students, faculty, and activists in Forest Park yesterday, as community passions intensify regarding the conflict in Gaza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

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