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19 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far From Monday’s Storm, Including 3rd in Chicago. Is This the New Normal?
The National Weather Service has so far confirmed 19 tornadoes struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night, a tally that could rise significantly as survey crews are still in the field investigating damage at numerous additional sites across the region. The latest total includes confirmation of a third...
St. Louis prepares for major earthquake with drills in streets, skies and waterways
An earthquake along the New Madrid Fault has just hit the Midwest, devastating many communities. In St. Louis, bridges have collapsed, roads are twisted, and buildings are crumbling. More than 40,000 people are trapped in Busch Stadium. Moments after the rumbling stops, hundreds of first responders scour the city on search and rescue missions.
Verizon to giveaway free backpacks at St. Louis stores
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Movie critic ranks ‘Twisters’ and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ has must-sees this summer
ST. LOUIS – Movie critic Kathy Kaiser pops in to share with Chelsea the latest must-see movies this summer. With “Twister,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and “We May Get To Horizon: An American Saga” ranking high.
KIPP Wisdom Academy is a scholar-centered place to build student success stories
SPONSORED – KIPP St. Louis is a network of six free public charter schools that are open to all students. These are schools where teachers treat students like family, and in some cases they actually are. FOX 2 visited one of the KIPP network’s schools – KIPP Wisdom Academy...
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Remaining items at Chesterfield Mall on auction through September
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The remaining assets of the Chesterfield Mall will be auctioned off through the month of September. Piddle Crick Hill Mercantile & Auctions will facilitate the sale of various items, including store fixtures, mall memorabilia, kitchen equipment, decorative items, furniture and more. The Staenberg...
Target in Midtown sets official opening date
The new Target store in Midtown St. Louis, which will serve as the anchor for The Edwin mixed-use development, is set to open on July 21, providing convenient and affordable shopping and job opportunities for the local community and St. Louis University students.
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
Creve Coeur to welcome Venable Park memorial artwork late next year
Creve Coeur plans to honor Dr. H. Phillip Venable with a 10x10-foot piece of artwork, set to be placed in Venable Memorial Park’s new central gathering plaza. Venable was a Black ophthalmologist who lost his land on the park’s site between 1956-1960 due to his skin color. According to the Creve Coeur website, city and court records show the “people leading the effort to obtain Dr. Venable’s land were motivated by bigotry and racial animus and sought to prevent the Venables from building their home in the city due to their race.”
Distinctive Property: 915 South Bemiston Avenue | Clayton
Located near area parks, schools, retail, and eateries, this gorgeous, Davis Place home is a perfect blend of style and comfort! The main floor boasts a lovely dining room with a bay window, a light-filled living room, a half bathroom, a large eat-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry and laundry closet, and a newly added sunken family room which can also be accessed through glass doors from the living room. Off the kitchen, you will find a deck and a beautiful backyard.
O’Fallon Band Director Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds Wins Prestigious Manilow Music Award
ST. LOUIS – Barry Manilow has announced that Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, the Band Director at O’Fallon Township High School, is the recipient of the St. Louis Manilow Music Project Teacher Award. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds will be honored during Manilow’s concert at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on July 25, 2024.
Two council members call for review of O'Fallon fireworks ordinance
During Ward reports at the July 11 City Council meeting, the city’s two council members representing Ward 5, Linda Ragsdale and Debbie Cook, reflected on what they experienced this July 4, and suggested the city readdress the ordinance allowing private or amateur use of fireworks. Ragsdale read a heartfelt,...
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