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Homeless help bills stall in St. Louis City

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Plans to transform the city's approach to caring for the unhoused have hit a roadblock.Proposed legislation addressing the city's homeless issue came about after all the drama surrounding the homeless encampment on the City Hall lawn not too long ago, but now those bills have hit a new roadblock. The Housing, Urban Development, and Zoning Committee met on Tuesday.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier has canceled a crucial hearing on her proposed bills, announcing they will be pulled from consideration. However, she's determined to collaborate with other officials to draft new bills that can garner support. The efforts to overhaul the city's approach to caring for the unhoused happened after a homeless encampment developed on the front lawn of St. Louis City Hall in September, and was removed. Then it reformed in front of the St. Louis Municipal Court building. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon ...

UAW autoworkers discussing new contract today

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

WENTZVILLE, MO. - United Auto Workers at the General Motors plant in Wentzville will learn about the terms of their new contract on Wednesday.'Local 2250' is holding three informational meetings to discuss the national agreement between UAW and GM. A memo sent to members says international representatives will be there to explain the terms and answer any questions. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election The memo says dates and times for voting on the national agreement will be announced at a later date.

'Mission Taco Joint' ends trademark lawsuit with a settlement

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A trademark lawsuit against St. Louis chain 'Mission Taco Joint' ends in a settlement.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 'Mission Foods,' a Texas-based tortilla and chip manufacturer, was suing 'Mission Taco Joint' for trademark infringement. 'Gruma,' the parent company of Mission Foods, says the word "mission" distinctively signifies their products, and Mission Taco Joint's use of the word is deceptive. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon Gruma asked the court to bar 'Mission Taco Joint' from using the word "mission" and opening new restaurants, including one slated for Town and Country. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, and the lawsuit is expected to be dismissed within 60 days.

Homicides in St. Louis City down about 20% this year; biggest drop in nearly 90 years

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City is on track for its biggest drop in homicides compared to the previous year in about 90 years.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, homicides in the city remain down about 20% from last year. As of Monday, the city had responded to 139 homicides this year, according to the department's weekly report. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election This time last year, that number was 173. Aggravated assaults, robberies, and burglaries are also down.Chief Robert Tracy says he is confident that the department's layered crime strategies will continue to bring promising results.

Veterans' 'Tiny Homes' ribbon cutting today

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – This Veterans Day, some military veterans with housing issues may get a new place to live.Mayor Tishaura Jones and others will cut the ribbon on the 'Veterans Community Project Outreach Center' at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers have been building a village of 20 "tiny homes" on North Grand in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood for more than a year. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon This is a four-acre property. Veterans will also get help with emergency money, food, hygiene items, and other support services.

Kids won't be kicked off Medicaid if parents no longer qualify

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri officials say children will no longer be kicked off medicaid if their parents no longer qualify.The modification is in response to a directive that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued in September, according to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In June, states began assessing whether Medicaid recipients were making too much money to qualify. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election Through the first three months, nearly 40,000 children lost coverage. Enrollees have 90 days after termination to submit paperwork to be reconsidered. If they miss the deadline, they'll have to reapply.

Missouri Supreme Court hearing appeal involving Medicaid reimbursements

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Supreme Court hears an appeal Wednesday about Medicaid.In December, a Missouri court ruled the Department of Social Services violated the state's constitution. It refused to reimburse Planned Parenthood for providing care to Medicare patients. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon The state is appealing that ruling Wednesday before the state's high court.

Riverview in north St. Louis County officially becomes a city

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Voters in the village of Riverview in north county chose to officially become a city.They'll now have a mayor and aldermen instead of a board of trustees. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election It also means Riverview officials can now seek voter approval for additional taxes, but officials say there are no plans to do so right now.

3 cities approve marijuana taxes

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A weed tax passes.Voters in St. Charles, Arnold, and St. John approved special 3% municipal taxes on recreational marijuana sales. And voters in the Rockwood School District approved a plan to shift property tax revenue from homeowners.66% of voters said yes. Under the new plan, 54 cents for every $100 of assessed value will go toward school district operations instead of debt service. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election That could raise an extra $26 million annually for Rockwood.

Police investigating 'Studio 420' robbery

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are responding to an early morning robbery on Wednesday morning.Police responded to a call at the 'Flower Valley Shopping Center' a little after 5:00 a.m., where someone was robbed at the 'Studio 420' store. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon The cause of the robbery is still unknown and so far, no suspect has been found. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Mike Border, captured footage of the scene.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.