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'You know what, it's just time to go,' Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis discusses retirement after more than 45 years
Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis is retiring in August. He joined KMOX’s Total Information A.M. to discuss his retirement and looks back some notable ‘You Paid For It’ stories.
2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats. I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my...
World’s Largest Potato Meets World’s Largest Catsup Bottle
The Big Idaho Potato Truck Tour is making a stop at the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, At the Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower 800 South Morrison Ave., Illinois Route 159 Collinsville. Keep your eyes peeled as the World’s...
Gordon Moore Park remains closed until further notice
Gordon Moore Park in Alton remains closed for now and there’s no word yet on when it might reopen. Officials with the company that operates the limestone quarry and mine that runs underneath some of the park have been investigating how the sinkhole happened at the turf soccer and football fields last week and how to proceed.
1929 Pizza and Wine expands to Edwardsville, pending launch of Patisserie 29′
Wood River restauranteurs Amy and Matt Herren have announced the expansion of 1929 Pizza and Wine upcoming launch of Patisserie 29’ in Edwardsville, marking a “triumphant return to the local culinary scene,” as noted in their official statement. This venture follows the departure of 222 Artisan Bakery,...
Veteran Barber Opens Red Bird Barbershop Near Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE - There’s a new barbershop in the Riverbend region. Veteran barber Ron Luedloff is thrilled to open Red Bird Barbershop at 8111 North State 159 just north of Edwardsville on July 2, 2024. The shop will offer modern styles and classic cuts, as well as the good conversation that people expect from a barber.
Growing up near Pruitt-Igoe influenced Elliott Davis to inspire
Elliott Davis, a longtime reporter at FOX 2, just announced his retirement after 45 years on St. Louis television. Known for his “You Paid For It” series on government waste, Davis has often shared his memories growing up near the Pruitt-Igoe public housing development.
Stray Rescue's chief life-saving officer goes above and beyond to rescue animals
ST. LOUIS — Stray Rescue of St. Louis has been in the community for more than two decades. Its sole purpose is to rescue animals and find them loving homes. Half the battle is getting the animals off the street. Many of whom have been abused, neglected or abandoned....
Pets and fireworks sometimes don't mix
Animal rescue agencies nationwide are asking you to consider your pet's health and well-being leading up to this Independence Day Holiday. Locally, the head of the Alton Area Animal Aid Association is reinforcing that plea, asking you to keep your pets inside and away from any commotion that may happen during the holiday.
String quartet from Ohio surprises local firefighters
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Students from Bowling Green State University in Ohio played a concert for St. Louis firefighters. The students were in town for a string quartet music festival. They were slated to play a concert at a private venue, Engine House One, but when they typed it into their GPS, they were directed to the firehouse.
Experts settle the Debate, Who has the BEST BBQ, St. Louis or KC?
According to the experts at lawnstarter.com, Kansas City, Missouri is the number one BBQ city in America this year, 5 spots ahead of its across-the-state counterpart St. Louis, which ranks 6th on the list. The cities in the 2nd-5th spots are Memphis, Houston, Kansas City KANSAS, and Los Angeles. The BBQ is so good in the Kansas City area that the experts say the Kansas side BBQ is better than any BBQ you can find in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Orlando, or anywhere else.
August the Mansion is a perfect historical dining destination in O’Fallon, Illinois
The oldest home in O’Fallon, Illinois, once again welcomes visitors as August the Mansion, a dining destination quietly resting behind the houses and office buildings that have overtaken the surrounding farmland in recent years. Built in 1857 by wheat farmer Augustus Wastfield, the mansion was first converted into a restaurant in 1998. The repurposed home saw several concepts come and go before closing its doors in 2019.
Holiday Weekend Closure Hours at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
WEST ALTON – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close overnight access to Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island, and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't...
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