Bommarito kicks off Spirit of St. Louis campaign with $50,000 donation
ST. LOUIS - We’re kicking off the Spirit of St. Louis campaign! In the Spirit of the Holidays, we invite you to enter to win a car, truck, or SUV - courtesy of Bommarito Automotive Group. In the...
View ArticleConquering depression: How the son of a former Blues player coped after his...
ST. LOUIS – It will be four years since we lost former St. Louis Blues defenseman Rik Wilson. He was 53. The news of Wilson’s sudden death sent his son, Brock, down a path that almost cost him his own...
View ArticleRainbows for Kids to host 20th Anniversary Gala
ST. LOUIS - When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the last thing they or their parents want to think about are the treatments ahead and the sadness that may follow. Twenty years ago, Rob and Sally...
View ArticleFor the Spirit of St. Louis, the Humane Society of Missouri celebrates...
ST. LOUIS - Felines have taken over a good majority of the Humane Society of Missouri and if you can make room in your home for these cats and kittens, you will be helping out a wonderful cause....
View ArticleSpirit of St. Louis – Pathways to Progress gives hope to those living in poverty
ST. LOUIS - Our Spirit of St Louis campaign is underway and one of our charities is Pathways to Progress, a long-term, intensive case management program assisting north St. Louis County families find...
View ArticleSpirit of St. Louis – Day of Giving at Dierberg’s
ST. LOUIS - Join FOX 2 and KPLR 11 personalities Tuesday, December 10th at West Oak Dierbergs for our All Day Giving event! In the Spirit of the Holidays, we invite you to enter to win a car, truck,...
View ArticleSpirit of St. Louis – CASA of St. Louis holiday gift drive
ST. LOUIS - 2020 will be the 40th year CASA has been in existence with 2019 being a record setting year of serving 1,000 children in the foster care system. This speaks to the need for this program...
View ArticleSpirit of St. Louis: Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force
ST. LOUIS - The Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force has been in existence since the 1960s, serving in rescue and disaster response situations. They are part of our Spirit of St....
View ArticleSpirit of St. Louis – Learn about Pathways to Progress
Pathways to Progress is a long-term program that helps families achieve economic stability. They help them find jobs, childcare, transportation, and assist with legal issues - anything that is...
View ArticleAmerican Red Cross has a critical shortage of type-O blood
January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type-O blood and an urgent need for all blood types to give blood or platelets. Blood transfusion is the fourth...
View ArticleBommarito Automotive hosts drawing for Spirit of St. Louis car giveaway
ELLISVILE, Mo. – Wednesday was the car giveaway for Fox 2’s Spirit of St. Louis campaign. Over the years, Bommarito Automotive Group and FOX 2 have raised over $1 million for charity. Chuck Wallis,...
View ArticleSteely Dan to headline Variety’s Dinner with the Stars
ST. LOUIS – Fusion rock duo Steely Dan will headline the annual Variety Dinner with the Stars on April 25. The Grammy-winning artists have sold more than 40 million albums over four-plus decades, with...
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Thousands pour into downtown St. Louis to aid in the against Alzheimer’s
ST. LOUIS - A massive purple wave downtown Sunday made a huge difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Fox 2’s Mandy Murphey was the emcee for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and joined...
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Meet an officer training to fight in the 33rd Guns ‘n Hoses boxing match
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Police and Firefighters will be squaring off later this month for Budweiser Guns N Hoses as they box to raise much-needed funds for Backstoppers. Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses has been held...
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Firefighters ready for Guns ‘N Hoses fight, hope for turnaround year
ST. LOUIS, MO - The countdown to one of the largest boxing events in the country is underway. The 33rd annual Guns ‘N Hoses event to benefit The Backstoppers, Inc. will be held in just a couple of...
View ArticleTimberland High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” entered into STL High...
The Timberland High School Theatre department presents Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors this weekend and these young performers are hoping for more than just applause. Their production is...
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Local students building mud bricks to study Egyptian tombs
ST. LOUIS - To implement a project-based learning style, students at The Miriam School and Learning Center in Webster Groves have been building mud bricks to understand how the entrances to Egyptian...
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2020 Virtual NAMIWalk
ST. LOUIS - The 2020 St. Louis NAMIWalk (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has been rescheduled to May 30, 2020. This 5K Your Way walk has previously taken place in a local St. Louis park, however...
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LLS Hunt for a Cure – Rescheduled
ST. LOUIS - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is holding their 10th Annual Hunt for a Cure on May 31st at Queeny Park. This event was rescheduled due to COVID-19. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and...
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American Heart Association – Virtual Walk
ST. LOUIS - The American Heart Association wants you to save lives while staying inside. Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, Americans are being kept inside their homes at this time. The American...
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