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What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?

3 days 1 hour ago
DETROIT (AP) — The first-ever tornado emergency in Michigan was issued Tuesday, one of many called across the country in recent weeks as severe weather tears through states in the Plains and Midwest. As massive storms barrel East, homes and property have been destroyed and thousands of people have gone without power. The National Weather [...]
ALEXA ST. JOHN, Associated Press

Live video: Severe weather coverage on FOX 2

3 days 1 hour ago
ST. LOUIS -- There is a significant severe threat (Level 4 out of 5) across southern portions of the region, especially into southern Illinois.  A tornado watch is in effect for several areas south of St. Louis County until 5 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for Franklin, Crawford, Gasconade counties until 11:45 a.m. [...]
Joe Millitzer

St. Louis area public libraries launching summer reading program

3 days 6 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis City and County public libraries are teaming up to launch a new summer reading and exploration program called STL Summer Adventure. The program, designed for babies, kids, and teens, focuses on STEM, art, and reading activities. To mark the occasion, new city and county library cards will be issued. The [...]
Joe Millitzer

Gun found in Parkway student's backpack after fight

3 days 6 hours ago
MANCHESTER, Mo. -- Parkway South High School has increased security measures today following the discovery of a gun in a student's backpack. The incident unfolded during dismissal Tuesday when teachers intervened in a fight between two students. After the fight, police found one of the students who ran off and found a gun in his [...]
Joe Millitzer

Missing man last seen leaving a hospital in Bridgeton

3 days 6 hours ago
BRIDGETON, Mo. -- Police are asking the public for help to find a 59-year-old man. Neal Taylor went missing after leaving DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton on Tuesday morning. Taylor's family is concerned as he suffers from Parkinson's disease and paranoid schizophrenia, and has not taken his medication since Monday night. According to his family, Taylor [...]
Joe Millitzer

Be 'weather aware' before heading out to work or school

3 days 7 hours ago
ST. LOUIS -- First responders are urging the public to be alert today due to potential severe weather, particularly as it may occur during work hours, school, or even during the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals game against the Mets is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. That is around when the storms [...]
Joe Millitzer