Charles Jaco

Reporter

Charles Jaco is a reporter for Fox 2, as well as reporter, writer, and anchor of the weekly Saturday news program "The Jaco Report."

He's the winner of three George Foster Peabody Awards for broadcast journalism excellence, as well as two Edward R. Murrow Awards and five National Headliner Awards.

His experience in journalism and broadcasting includes being a correspondent for CNN and NBC Network Radio, and a talk program host for KMOX. He has written opinion and analysis articles for dozens of newspapers and magazines, and is the author of four books--two history and political analysis (Guide to the Gulf War and Guide to the Politics of Oil) and two novels (Dead Air and Live Shot).

He's a graduate of the University of Chicago, and holds a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Recent Articles

  • MoDOT Claims St. Louis Area Bridges Completely Safe

    Posted on: 6:46 pm, May 24, 2013, by

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Last night’s collapse of a bridge over a river on Interstate 5 in Washington State appears...
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  • Larry Conners Opens Up About Leaving KMOV

    Posted on: 6:09 pm, May 23, 2013, by , updated on: 06:34pm, May 23, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Larry Conners has been on the air in St. Louis since 1976. He even did...
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  • St. Louis Area Schools Lack Tornado Shelters

    Posted on: 6:09 pm, May 22, 2013, by

    BRIDGETON, MO (KTVI)– The tornado deaths in Oklahoma leave a lot of people wondering about the lack of tornado shelters...
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  • Search Suspended For Fisherman Knocked Into Mississippi River

    Posted on: 1:47 pm, May 20, 2013, by , updated on: 05:40pm, May 20, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – A 54-year-old fisherman is missing after a fishing trip on the banks of the Mississippi...
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  • The Jaco Report: May 19, 2013

    Posted on: 11:08 am, May 19, 2013, by , updated on: 11:05am, May 19, 2013

    (KTVI)-On the Jaco Report, did the Internal Revenue Service target the Tea Party and other conservative political groups?  Charles talks...
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    Jaco Report
  • Police Searching For Mom Accused Of Giving Son Alcohol

    Posted on: 6:38 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 06:49pm, May 17, 2013

    MASCOUTAH, IL (KTVI) – Police are looking for a Mascoutah, Illinois, woman who faces charges after allegedly supplying alcohol to...
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  • Park Officials Indicted For Allegedly Embezzling Money

    Posted on: 5:41 pm, May 16, 2013, by , updated on: 06:55pm, May 16, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Two of the top officials with the city parks department have been indicted by the federal...
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    embezellment charges
  • Jaco Report: May 12, 2013

    Posted on: 11:14 am, May 12, 2013, by , updated on: 09:59am, May 12, 2013

    (KTVI)- Happy Mother’s Day. On the Jaco Report, have you ever tried to find out how much your health care...
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    Jaco Report
  • Cahokia High School Coach Suspended For Inappropriate Contact

    Posted on: 5:04 pm, May 9, 2013, by , updated on: 05:36pm, May 9, 2013

    CAHOKIA, IL (KTVI)– An investigation into inappropriate contact with students has led to the suspension of a Cahokia High School...
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    cahokia high school
  • Why Does Medical Care Costs Vary Between Hospitals?

    Posted on: 6:02 pm, May 8, 2013, by

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Why can’t we regular consumers find out how much medical treatments and procedures cost? And why...
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  • Missouri Lawmaker’s Email Attacking Muslims Drawing Fire

    Posted on: 6:46 pm, May 7, 2013, by

    KIRKWOOD, MO (KTVI)– An e-mail from a powerful Missouri lawmaker attacking Muslims is drawing fire from Christian pastors in the...
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  • Bill Could Allow Missouri Gamblers To Get Loans From Casinos

    Posted on: 4:59 pm, May 6, 2013, by , updated on: 05:53pm, May 6, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Gamblers in Missouri may soon be able to get loans from the casino while they play....
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