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Family seeks justice for Jacque, man charged due in court this week

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The family of a missing woman found dead last week in Maryland Heights are planning to lay her to rest.Jacquelyn Mitchell's sister, Tiffany, said her family is processing this devastating loss one day at a time. She wants “Jacque” to be remembered as a good person and a friend to everyone."She loved everybody. She was the life of the party. You could be at the end of a family event, she'd be the last one there,” Tiffany said. “She was such a sweet and caring person, would not hurt a soul. So this whole thing is just, it's tragic. It's horrific, and I don't wish that upon anybody, and nobody deserves this, especially Jacque."Mitchell’s family made a memorial with flowers and stuffed animals near the apartment complex where she took her last breath.“It’s a horrible place where (the memorial is) at, as far as it being where she was found at the apartment,” Tiffany shared. “But she loved her nieces and nephews and would always give them little things. My son gave me s...

New Ferguson police chief inauguration happening today

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The city of Ferguson will swear in its latest police chief later Monday. Ferguson has had multiple chiefs in recent years, and the newest top cop is no stranger to controversy.The new chief, Troy Doyle, will be at the Ferguson Police Department. He's a former lieutenant colonel with the St. Louis County Police Department, who spent more than 30 years on that force before recently retiring.Doyle served in many capacities during his time with the St. Louis County Police, but also sued St. Louis County, after being passed over for the St. Louis County Police chief's job in 2020. That suit alleging discrimination and retaliation is still pending. Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant Doyle replaces frank McCall as the Ferguson police chief. Mccall took over as the Ferguson chief in July 2021, but he resigned back on February 16.The Ferguson Police Department has been a revolving door of sorts for police chiefs in recent year...

Cloudy and cool Monday, showers expected by Friday

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Overnight rain showers will move out of the area before the morning commute gets going Monday. A mix of clouds and sun the rest of the day and cooler, with temperature highs in the low 50s.  Clouds take over again Monday night, wake up temps are in the mid to upper 30s. Watching for some spots of light rain again Tuesday morning, especially south of St. Louis. Otherwise, it's set to be partly sunny and temp highs near 50. It's going to be a dry Tuesday through early Thursday before we have to worry about our next storm system.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here We're going to see increasing clouds, breezy, and mild Thursday. The chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase as the warm front moves north, but right now it looks like the better rain chances will be at night. Good news for the Cardinals home opener. Friday looks windy and wet, with rain and storms. 

Car crash traps driver in south St. Louis

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was injured in a car crash in south St. Louis Sunday evening.It happened around 6:00 p.m. on the Virginia and Taft Avenues. Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant The car flipped, trapping the driver inside, who was eventually freed by first responders.

Building collapse in north St. Louis City Sunday

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Part of a building collapsed in north St. Louis.That was around 1:00 p.m. Sunday on North Leffingwell Avenue at Dayton Street. The two-story building was vacant. Trending: Saint Louis Zoo named 8th best US zoo in national poll No one was injured.

Voting equipment testing happening today

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City Election Commissioners are testing their voting equipment Monday morning.The law requires this 'system's check' before every election. This makes sure the machines work on election day. Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant This test is ahead of the April 4 general election. Voters will choose aldermen in the newly redrawn wards, down from 28 to 14.

Moline Acres Police giving away wheel lock clubs today

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Moline Acres Police are trying to prevent car thefts for highly-targeted Hyundai's and Kia's. Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant On Monday, Moline Acres Police will drive around beginning at 10:00 a.m. passing out free wheel lock clubs to owners of Hyundai's and Kia's.

19-year-old shot while driving on I-70 EB Saturday night

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 19-year-old man was shot while driving on I-70 Saturday night.It happened before 11:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the Broadway exit. The teenager said he was approaching the exit when he heard the gunshots, saw his window shatter, and felt a pain in his arm. Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant He is recovering Monday morning. The investigation is still open.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Schnucks brings 'Tally' robot to Marian Middle School today

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A robot visits the girls at Marian Middle School, Monday.You may have seen Schnucks' high-tech helper, Tally, roaming the aisles. Tally checks for products out of stock or on the wrong shelf. Trending: Saint Louis Zoo named 8th best US zoo in national poll So in honor of Women's History Month, Schnucks is showing girls how stem education and robotics training can improve society. This will be the first time Tally has visited a classroom.

Logan University helps others with 'Fuel For The Future' program

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - It's National Nutrition Month and Logan University in Chesterfield wants to help others make healthy choices.The theme for their program this year is 'fuel for the future.' It's to promote healthy eating through meal planning and physical activity. Trending: Saint Louis Zoo named 8th best US zoo in national poll We'll hear from professors and students in Logan University's nutrition and diet program on what resources the institution provides to help with a healthy lifestyle. That's ahead on FOX 2 Monday morning.