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Bond hearing in Jacque Mitchell murder case happening today

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A bond hearing is set Wednesday for the man charged in the death of a St. Charles woman.Prosecutors say 49-year-old Joseph Dejoie admitted to killing 39-year-old Jacque Mitchell and hiding evidence. Her body was found inside his apartment on Palestra Drive in Maryland Heights. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Police shared that she was dead for about six days. Dejoie is being held on a $1 million bond. A bond reduction hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. in Clayton. A preliminary hearing in the case is set for April 18.

#HandsOffSTL Lobby Day today in Jefferson City, Missouri

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Several St. Louis groups plan a trip to Jefferson City Wednesday to lobby lawmakers. The groups oppose plans to return the St. Louis Police Department to state control.The Missouri House has already approved the plan. A bus to Jefferson City for the 'Hands Off STL Lobbying Day' leaves at 7:00 a.m. from the Deaconess Center on North Vandeventer. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes The group Pro Choice Missouri is also making the trip. They oppose moves in Jefferson City to ban certain medical treatments for transgender youths.

New information on 1984 cold case murder

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

TROY, Mo.-  The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department plans to release new information Wednesday on a cold case murder from the 1980s when a man's body was found.In April of last year, they began working with an anthropology professor from southeast Missouri State University, and a private forensics lab. They're using DNA evidence to solve the 1984 murder. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit The man's body was found inside a pump house near Highway F. He was wearing expensive clothing, and had been shot in the head.

Vigil for 2019 murder victim happening tonight

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The family of a 2019 murder victim plans a vigil Wednesday night to remember Jackie Griffin. She and Derrick Hudson were shot and killed inside a car on Maffitt Avenue in September 2019.No one has ever been arrested. Wednesday would have been Jackie's 30th birthday. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Family and friends are holding a 'celebration of life' for her Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant.

Crews respond to overturned vehicle crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are responding to a one-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning.FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene, located on the 800 block of South Florissant Avenue, where emergency crews had to flip the overturned car back onto its wheels. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Drivers are being told to take alternate routes in the area. No word on the cause of the crash or injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Meeting on SLPS education plan happening today

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Public Schools continue to develop a city-wide plan for education Wednesday.They're hosting the fourth in a series of meetings to redesign the school system. It's based on future population and economic trends. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes They've been holding these meetings since last July. Wednesday's meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at the Carondelete Park Rec Complex on Holly Hills Drive.

Disability rights activists challenge Metro Transit's plans to cut Call-A-Ride services

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Disability rights activists challenge Metro Transit's plans to cut Call-A-Ride services.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that they've filed a complaint with the Federal Transit Administration. They claim Metro is not meeting minimum standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes A Metro official admitted to the Post-Dispatch that they haven't been in compliance for several years. Metro is cutting Call-A-Ride services to outer parts of their service area April 10 because of a lack of drivers.

Queeny Park Art Fair returning this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Queeny Park Art Fair is coming back this weekend.Covid and renovations at the facility where it takes place put the show on hold for three years. Now, 128 artists - both new and returning, will display their work this weekend. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes The program starts Friday, and runs through Sunday. Hear more about the Queeny Park Art Fair from organizers later Wednesday morning.

9 of the best sports bars in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

Sports bars seem to come and go in Denver, but a few have become institutions. One of those was LoDo’s Blake Street Tavern, the MVP of the sports bar scene for two decades before suddenly announcing earlier in March that it would close on April 9.And while Blake Street Tavern is the first bar that many people think about when looking for a venue to catch the game, there are plenty of other awesome spots in Denver to cheer for your favorite team or to root against your most-hated foe. March and April are particularly good times to do that as the NCAA’s Final Four is wrapping up, Major League Baseball is beginning and the NBA and the NHL are heading toward playoff season.Here are nine of our favorites:Society Sports + SpiritsLoDo sports bars can sometimes be as two-dimensional as their big-screen TVs. But Society goes way beyond the bland beer and bro-ish feel with two floors worth of sporting bliss. With three enormous projectors, 28 flat-screens and four “sound zon...

Rockies Mailbag: Is C.J. Cron a trade candidate for Phillies?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:22:28 GMT

Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders with the latest installment of his Rockies Mailbag.Pose a Rockies — or MLB — related question for the Rockies Mailbag.With the Phillies losing their first baseman, is there any chance the Rockies would entertain parting with C.J. Cron — perhaps for a prospect or two that could join our next wave of talent (Drew Romo, Zac Veen, Brendan Doyle, Benny Montgomery, etc.)?  I’m not sure if Michael Toglia is ready, but Elehuris Montero, Moose (Mike Moustakas) and Toglia would be responsible for first and third base. I would hate to see Cron leave, but we’re not likely to be going anywhere this year regardless of whether or not Cron plays. Faithful in FoCo.— Jim O., Fort CollinsJim, you’re talking about Rhys Hoskins, who tore his left ACL last week. I’ve read plenty of rumors about what the Phillies might do to replace Hoskins, but I have not heard anything about the Rockies and Phillies talking about a trad...