PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– It's a growing problem that is showing no signs of slowing down. State lawmakers said fentanyl-related overdoses are spiking throughout the nation, the state, and it's trickling down to Central Illinois communities. The spiking concern, which is claiming numerous lives, is prompting legislation on the state level. Lawmakers said laced narcotics are [...]
A procession, public visitation and funeral services are planned Sunday in memory of Hermann officer Mason Griffith, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last weekend.
EAST ST. LOUIS -- Firefighters are in the 600 block of Collinsville Avenue to put out a fire at Petroff Towing. The building is located near Interstates 55 and 64. Thick smoke from the fire is visible for miles. The shed's roof has completely collapsed, and firefighters are keeping their distance as the building burns. [...]
Raynah Rey is the mother of a detainee in Jefferson County. She was surprised to learn from another inmate that her son, Cedric, was taken to an area ICU for an apparent overdose.
ST. LOUIS – We have been missing FOX 2 Meteorologist Jaime Travers since she left for maternity leave. By the look of our emails, the phone calls, and the questions; so do you. Jaime returned to FOX 2 newscasts during today's 11 a.m. broadcast. She presented the forecast and spent her afternoon in the [...]