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STL County Animal Care faces overcrowding

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Officials with the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Center said that its shelter is over capacity. "I really want to get dogs out of the shelter and into homes because we have to provide humane housing and here, unfortunately, I don't have the spacing to do that," Kanika [...]
Mallory Thomas

Live Nation builds new music venue in Missouri

2 months 3 weeks ago
RIVERSIDE, Mo. -- Live Nation announced on Tuesday that the entertainment company will be investing $1 billion into building 18 new live music venues, including one in Missouri. According to a press release, within the next 18 months, Live Nation will open doors or break ground on the new venues, ranging from intimate clubs to [...]
Kamy Smelser

Where is Forest Park at in the road to recovery?

2 months 3 weeks ago
It's been nearly a month since a deadly tornado went through St. Louis, leaving widespread destruction from Clayton to north St. Louis. While some progress has been made, there is a long journey ahead--including for Forest Park.
Megan Mueller

FanDuel partners with former NFL player in 25K Urban League donation

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- FanDuel, along with Missouri native and former NFL player Will Compton and his teammate Taylor Lewan, announced a $25,000 donation to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to support tornado relief efforts. The donation aims to provide immediate assistance to the community affected by the tornado. This contribution is part of [...]
Joe Millitzer

One person dead after a multi-vehicle crash in south St. Louis

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - One person was left dead Thursday morning after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police department (SLMPD), the crash occurred around 11 a.m. on westbound I-44 near Arsenal Street. Multiple lanes are closed on westbound I-44 near Arsenal due to the crash. An investigation [...]
Nick Gladney

Bommarito 500 promises unique car experience for fans

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The Bommarito Automotive 500 is set to take place on Sunday, marking a significant event as it will be the first Sunday prime-time broadcast on FOX. The race, now in its ninth running, promises to be a major attraction with packed grandstands anticipated. It will feature a variety of events, including a [...]
Nick Gladney

Increasing humidity signals the return of weekend rain

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis did not make it to 90 F Wednesday afternoon, but we made a good run. It was warm but overall pleasant, as the hot sun was filtered out behind some dense, high clouds. We say goodbye to the calm and quiet as we return to an unsettled Father's Day weekend. [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick

Pastor picking up the pieces after devastating tornado

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – As the long road to recovery for tornado victims continues, FOX 2 spoke to a north St. Louis pastor who says his church lost almost everything in the deadly May 16 storm. Bishop Aaron Calhoun of True Love Divine Apostolic Church of God on St. Louis Avenue in The Ville neighborhood said his [...]
Max Diekneite

'No ICE' demonstration comes to STL

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Demonstrators lined both sides of the Tamm overpass Wednesday afternoon waving flags and holding signs protesting President Donald Trump and his administration on Wednesday.  Protestors also marched in downtown St. Louis. “The stakes couldn’t be much higher,” said Tom Gross, one of the demonstrators holding a sign that included the phrase “DE-ICE.” [...]
Jeff Bernthal

Missouri warns residents of post-tornado scams, fraud

2 months 4 weeks ago
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is cautioning residents about potential post-disaster scams following the May 16 tornado and other recent severe weather events. The department said that scammers are attempting to take advantage of vulnerable individuals, especially those who experienced property damage due to the severe weather. According [...]
Daesha Gear

Confluence Academies, others team up for tornado aid

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - From food to clothing to supplies of all kinds, Confluence Academies and the Little Bit Foundation came together to help Confluence families affected by the May 16 tornado. “Today we are working in collaboration with the Little Bit Foundation to provide all of our families and the community support services,” said Leslie [...]
Patrick Clark

STL schools hit by tornado temporarily relocate for new year

2 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - At least six St. Louis public schools that were hit hard by the May 16 tornado won’t reopen in time for the new school year. The announcement came in, informing students and teachers that they will have to relocate. District officials said the damage was too severe to safely reopen the six [...]
Kelley Hoskins