Blair Ledet
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Missouri lawmakers host poetry, dance, and music show today
This is the final weekend of Black History Month. Two state lawmakers from Missouri are putting on a poetry, dance, and music show for the students at Brilliant Minds Private School on Friday morning. → Read More
Watch FOX 2’s Honoring Black History special
FOX 2 reporter Blair Ledet features stories Honoring Black History in St. Louis during this special program. → Read More
The Griot Museum of Black History in St. Louis
Plan a trip to the Griot Museum of Black History if you want to learn a lot about history at a museum. → Read More
Alderman meeting proposes new eviction laws and NFL settlement.
Today is the last meeting of the St. Louis Aldermen before the April elections, and they plan to make a final decision on providing more funding for the expansion of the convention center. → Read More
Multiple car crashes in St. Louis leave one dead and one injured
Last night, there were multiple car accidents in Webster Groves and St. Louis, Missouri, that killed at least one person and hurt at least one other. → Read More
Learn about what goes into processing artifacts Tuesday at the Missouri History Museum
It is believed that when we can see and touch something tangible, we can better understand and appreciate history. The Missouri History Museum has more than 175,000 unique artifacts in its collection → Read More
St. Louis alderman vote on convention center expansion funding
The aldermen of St. Louis vote today on additional funding for convention center expansion. The Ram NFL settlement is worth $30 million. → Read More
Train collision in South St. Louis leaves SUV driver unhurt
This morning, a vehicle collides with a freight train in south Saint Louis. The collision occurred shortly before two a.m. on Graham Street and Manchester Avenue. → Read More
Honoring Black History: Old Courthouse in St. Louis renovated to celebrate Dred and Harriet Scott
The improvements to the old courthouse in downtown St. Louis honor Black History Month. → Read More
Five Memphis police officers charged with second-degree murder in Nicholas Case
The fallout from Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating in Memphis continues. More action is being called for as the Nichols family prepares for his funeral today. Three weeks ago, he died after several Memphis police officers beat him up after pulling him over for speeding. → Read More
Today is the deadline to comment on I-64 central corridor project plans
The deadline for comments on future plans for the eye-64 central corridor project is today. The estimates by Modot say that bridge repairs in the area are expected to cost at least $100 million. → Read More
St. Louis aldermen eye NFL settlement for convention center expansion
The aldermen of St. Louis Consider that the goal is to expand the conference center using a portion of the Rams’ NFL settlement. → Read More
First Bank brings financial literacy to north St. Louis
Do you need assistance with your financial management? At its new North St. Louis branch in the hub, a community resource center in the Jeff VanderLou area, First Bank conducts financial literacy classes. → Read More
Berkeley issues Endangered Silver Alert for missing elderly man with memory loss
Police are asking for help finding a missing elderly man. The city of Berkeley has issued an “endangered silver alert” for 79-year-old Donald Combs. → Read More
23rd annual Hardee’s ‘Rise and Shine For Heat’ fundraiser takes places Friday, Feb. 10
A well-known eatery is teaming up to protect fellow St. Louisans from the cold. → Read More
St. Louis Board of Aldermen votes to raise their pay
Today, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is voting to raise their pay. → Read More
Local museum honors holocaust victims with special event
ST. LOUIS — Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There are special events starting today at the newly renovated Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in Creve Coeur. Staff members and volunteers will read a list of Holocaust victims all day. And there’s no set price for museum admission all weekend. You can “pay as you wish.” → Read More
Michael Triplett elected as Normandy Schools Collaborative Superintendent
A new superintendent has been appointed to the Normandy Schools Collaborative. → Read More
Early morning crash on Winnebago Street leads to search for missing driver
At about 3:30 a.m. this morning, authorities discovered a single-car crash on Winnebago Street near South Grand. → Read More
St. Louis Celebrates Twelfth Night and Begins Mardi Gras Season
– Tonight marks the 12th night since Christmas. The carnival season has already begun, and a season of celebration is just around the corner. → Read More