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

  • The Jaco Report: April 28, 2013

    Posted on: 11:38 am, April 28, 2013, by , updated on: 10:48am, April 28, 2013

    (KTVI)-On the Jaco Report, the Boston bombing suspects were immigrants who turned against the United States. They were also Muslim... Read More ›

    Jaco Report
  • Tourist Attraction Could Be Hurt By Closed Control Towers

    Posted on: 9:47 pm, April 25, 2013, by , updated on: 10:41pm, April 25, 2013

    (KTVI) – Automatic federal budget cuts mean airports in Missouri and Illinois that have daily scheduled commercial airline service may lose... Read More ›

  • Three Men Murdered in Boston Area Could Be Linked To Suspected Bomber

    Posted on: 6:14 pm, April 23, 2013, by

    (KTVI)– A year and a half ago, three men were found murdered in the Boston area. Their throats had been... Read More ›

  • Lambert Reports Few Delays After Sequestration

    Posted on: 6:01 pm, April 22, 2013, by

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Thousands of air traffic controllers are off the job, but so far that has not created... Read More ›

  • Jaco Report: April 21, 2013

    Posted on: 1:05 pm, April 21, 2013, by , updated on: 12:03pm, April 21, 2013

    (KTVI)-On the Jaco Report, Missouri braces for possible huge budget cuts if a plan to slash state income taxes passes.... Read More ›

    Jaco Report
  • Boston Bombs Meant To Maim & Kill; Easy To Build

    Posted on: 5:53 pm, April 16, 2013, by , updated on: 07:14pm, April 16, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The military and cops call the devices at the Boston Marathon Bombings APIED’s, Anti-Personnel Improvised... Read More ›

  • The Jaco Report: North St. Louis Redevelopment

    Posted on: 10:47 am, April 14, 2013, by , updated on: 10:27am, April 14, 2013

    (KTVI)-On the Jaco Report, Charles Jaco takes an in-depth look at the planned north St. Louis redevelopment project by sitting... Read More ›

    Jaco Report
  • North St. Louis Renovation Project To Begin By End Of Year

    Posted on: 5:36 pm, April 12, 2013, by

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Construction will start on the long-stalled north side renovation project by the end of the year.... Read More ›

  • Hazelwood Community Stronger Than Ever After Tornado Hits

    Posted on: 6:20 pm, April 11, 2013, by

    HAZELWOOD, MO (KTVI)– The folks who went through this storm have plenty of stories to tell. A lot of the... Read More ›

  • Taxpayers To Pay Millions For Rams’ Lawyer Fees

    Posted on: 2:09 pm, April 9, 2013, by , updated on: 05:33pm, April 9, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Taxpayers from St. Louis City and St. Louis County will now have to pay over... Read More ›

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  • Customer’s Card Hacked After Schnucks Claimed Cyber Attack Fixed

    Posted on: 5:15 pm, April 8, 2013, by , updated on: 06:39pm, April 8, 2013

    LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Schnucks has said the cyber attack that resulted in card numbers being stolen from customers... Read More ›

  • Jaco Report: Mayor Slay Wins Fourth Term

    Posted on: 12:04 pm, April 7, 2013, by , updated on: 10:38am, April 7, 2013

    (KTVI)- Francis Slay was re-elected to an historic fourth term as mayor of the city of St. Louis Tuesday. In... Read More ›

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