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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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 284: Sweet Momma Blair
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis loves to wear its pride on its sleeve or chest. Walk around a St. Louis CITY SC game or a nice day in Forest Park, and you’ll see so many people rocking a St. Louis-inspired shirt or tee. For Ashley Blair, when they’re wearing one of her designs, she finds that sense of validation that she made the right choice starting her apparel company back in 2016.
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...
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