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Judge rules Missouri's 'SAPA' Act as unconstitutional

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Missouri gun law is now considered unconstitutional by a federal judge, but the legal battle appears to be far from over.Some law enforcement officers feared the law would have unintended consequences when it comes to fighting crime, but Attorney General Andrew Bailey vows to keep fighting for it as it's written.The Second Amendment Preservation Act is also known as 'SAPA.' It was passed in 2021, and made it illegal for police to enforce federal gun laws that are not included in state statutes. It also allows people to sue police departments for up to $50,000 if they feel like an officer is violating their Second Amendment rights.The Missouri attorney general plans to fight in court to uphold the law as it's written, saying if the state legislature wants to expand the foundational rights in the Second Amendment, they have the authority to do that. A federal judge striking down the law is a victory for police who have criticized the measure. Close ...

Crews responding to house fire in north St. Louis City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Fire crews are responding to flames at a north St. Louis City home Wednesday morning. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the scene located on the 5200 block of Davidson Avenue just off of I-70, where crews firefighters continue to put the fire. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter The house was boarded up back in 2021, but it is unknown at this time if it's vacant. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported, and no injuries have been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Will Ferrell spotted in Central Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - There's been a confirmed celebrity sighting in Central Illinois. Actor-comedian Will Ferrell was spotted at Maquet's Rail House in Pekin Tuesday. A restaurant employee confirmed Ferrell was there. The restaurant's Facebook page also posted a picture of Ferrell at the restaurant, citing the actor was "filming on our pizza side."Monday, the actor-comedian was also spotted at a Walmart parking lot in Beech Grove, Indiana, alongside a production crew. Reportedly the crew shared they were filming a road trip style documentary about Ferrell. Credit: Khylee HardwickCredit: Maquet's Rail HouseCredit: Mary BurressCredit: Mary BurressCredit: Mary BurressCredit: Khylee HardwickCredit: Khylee Hardwick

Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

LADUE, Mo. - A French-inspired mansion in Ladue sold last month for a record-setting amount.The 7.5-acre estate closed on Feb. 28 for $13 million, making it not only the biggest dollar amount for a home in the St. Louis area, but one of the priciest deals ever recorded in Missouri, according to realtor Jeff Lottmann of Compass St. Louis.The home, designed by Dick Busch Architects and built in 2014 by CIC Construction Group, has its own lake and gazebo, marble fountains, gated circle driveways, and tiered patios and terraces. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter The estate holds two unattached guest apartments with a combined 5,000 feet of finished space. The 27,000 square-foot main residence, the crown jewel of the property, has European limestone flooring, a sweeping spiral staircase, and pristine tree-lined landscape views.Guests will be wowed by the two-story reception hall, complete with a stained-glass domed ceiling, as wel...

St. Louis riverfront encampment will be disbanded Friday  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis is offering housing, transportation, and additional resources to those living in a tent community along the Mississippi River in the Laclede’s Landing area.As of Tuesday, a city spokesperson said 14 individuals had accepted the help being offered. Last week, notices were posted that the camp would be disbanded on March 10.A spokesperson for the city said that the St. Louis Department of Human Services is committed to making sure that all families in the city who don't have homes or whose homes are unstable have options for permanent and supportive housing, as well as services to help them with any other needs.“It’s time,” said Gretchen Menges, owner of Advantes Group. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter Her company is heavily invested in the Laclede’s Landing area. Menges said the tent encampment has been a haven for drug use and a source of crime.“The situation that they were living in was not safe or humane...

Armory adds security cameras, fence to east parking lot in light of break-ins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Armory is adding security measures to one of its lots after being hit with car break-ins since it opened. The most recent incident happened at the neighboring Goodwill parking lot.The historic landmark was built in 1938. The Armory is St. Louis's biggest indoor entertainment venue, and guests are encouraged to let their inner child out."There are a bunch of incredible games; you kind of feel like you're outside and inside at the same time," said Jake Miller, president of Brick & Beverage Group. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter However, the business has become a victim of car break-ins. In addition to having armed off-duty police doing nightly patrols, they're adding a fence to their east lot and security cameras."It takes an image of the car going in, and an image of the car going out," Miller said. "But in addition, one of the cameras scans the license plates specifically, so that you can index a specific vehicle and y...

'Package' serial killer admits to 1990 St. Louis-area slaying

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A prisoner who has been behind bars for decades for a St. Louis-area killing has pleaded guilty to one of four other deaths he has been linked to by prosecutors.Gary Muehlberg, 73, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison Monday in the 1990 death of 21-year-old Sandy Little, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.Prosecutors said in September that Muehlberg had confessed to killing Little and three other women in 1990. The confessions came after prosecutors promised not to seek the death penalty.He has served 28 years of a life sentence for the 1993 killing of Kenneth Atchison, of St. Louis County. Prosecutors said he killed Atchison for $6,000 and put his body in a plywood box in Muehlberg's Bel-Ridge basement. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter Little's body was found in an abandoned box off Interstate 70 in O'Fallon five months after she disappeared in September 1990.Muehlbe...

Election results: St. Louis City primary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- For the first time ever, city voters will begin the process for choosing board of aldermen members under a 14-ward makeup. The number of city wards has been reduced from 28.A total of 40 candidates are on the ballot Tuesday in the different wards. Only two people are running unopposed.City voters will again use what’s called ‘approval-style voting.’ That means voters can cast ballots for as many people as they want to, and the top two vote getters in each ward race will move on to the general election on April 4.Why are all the wards not listed here? The top two candidates will be on the April ballot. If there are two or fewer candidates running, then they will automatically advance to the next ballot.

'Farmer Wants A Wife's' second season airs on FOX 2 tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Four farmers search for someone to love starting Wednesday night on FOX 2.Farmer Wants a Wife is hosted by Jennifer Nettles, and stars four hard-working men looking for that special someone. Landon, Ryan, Hunter, and Allen put their names in the hat. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal The show takes the four men out of their comfort zone as they try to court women from the city. FOX 2's Margie Ellisor and Ty Hawkins introduced the public to the four farmers Wednesday.

Town hall rally for public education at Vashon High School happening today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several education advocacy groups are holding a town hall meeting today. That includes a retired St. Louis Public Schools teacher and a member of the St. Louis Public Schools' Board of Education.They'll go over concerns in education, how to improve school safety, adding mental health programs, and answer questions from the public. Top story: St. Peters police identify alleged Schnucks parking lot shooter The town hall rally is Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Vashon High School auditorium.