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Wentzville woman beats childhood cancer, now gives back

2 years 8 months ago
WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Cancer has touched a Wentzville, Missouri woman's life in more ways than one, and now she's giving back. Bri Rogers-Brooks was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma in 2005 when she was 10 years old. Her father passed away from lung cancer in 2014 when she was 21. Now she uses his birthday as [...]
Monica Ryan

Delicious deals to look for at the 2022 IL State Fair

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- After spending money on tickets and parking, fairgoers are looking for ways to save some money while enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer. Here are a few ways to save while still enjoying all the classic fair foods. Feeding Frenzy Each day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., certain [...]
Maggie Strahan

Free fun at the fair! Enjoy no-cost activities at the IL State Fair

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair begins next week, on Thursday, Aug. 11, and WMBD is compiling a list of all the ways you can enjoy your time in the fairgrounds without breaking the bank. Free activities every day Dairy Products Building: All things dairy from all over Illinois. See the 600 [...]
Maggie Strahan

Save at the fair with $2 Tuesday

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois State Fair has yet another way to save money on all your carnival favorites. On Tuesday, Aug.16, all carnival rides will be just $2 each. "We're always looking for ways to make the fair more affordable for families," said Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair Manager. As a bonus discount, [...]
Maggie Strahan

Redesigned Giant Slide honors nearly 100 years of Route 66

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The iconic Giant Slide will reopen its gates Thursday as the 2022 Illinois State Fair begins, but this year, it's a part of something new. Visitors are invited to “Slide Down Route 66” now that the highway's logo has been added to the Giant Slide. It's a part of the growing [...]
Maggie Strahan

What's new at the State Fair this year?

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair features many favorite vendors, foods, and activities, while adding some new ones that are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Check out this list for some of the biggest new additions to the summer event. Dino Don's Giant Dinosaurs Dino Don is bringing his two dozen animatronic dinosaurs [...]
Maggie Strahan

Body found during Deer Creek flood identified

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The body found inside a vehicle in Deer Creek Friday has been identified. Randal Howland, 62, of Webster Groves was driving on Shrewsbury Avenue at about 6 p.m. on Thursday when his car went off the road and traveled through a wooded area before it ended up in the creek. [...]
Monica Ryan

Illinois shatters unclaimed property records

2 years 8 months ago
Treasurer Mike Frerichs announced Monday his office handed out a record $280 million in unclaimed property for FY2022. That money came from over 362,352 claims, also a record for the program.
Danny Connolly

Breast milk donations accepted at new Mercy Kids Milk Depot

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Mercy Hospital St. Louis is collecting breast milk at their new Mercy Kids Milk Depot. Not only is there a formula shortage, but there is also a shortage of donated human milk that is impacting milk banks. The new Mercy Kids Milk Depot is located inside the main entrance of Mercy St. [...]
Monica Ryan

Aquaport closed for season following flooding damage

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Aquaport decided to close for the season on Monday following the damage they sustained from flooding on July 26. The outdoor water park in Maryland Heights said, "While we were initially hopeful the facility would be able to open at some point this summer, it has become apparent that the [...]
Monica Ryan

Bystanders hit in two groups' crossfire in north St. Louis

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Two people were injured in a shooting early Monday morning. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Cass Avenue at North 13th Street. Police said two groups of people were shooting at each other. The two men injured were described as innocent bystanders. FOX 2 will continue to update this story with more information [...]
Monica Ryan

Woman shot and killed in north St. Louis Monday morning

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A woman was shot and killed early Monday morning in north St. Louis. It happened just before 1:30 a.m. on North Broadway at Benton Street. The woman's age and identity are unknown at this time. Police do not yet have a suspect in custody. FOX 2 will continue to update this story [...]
Monica Ryan

MSHP investigating police shooting at KC gas station

2 years 8 months ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Highway Patrol says a man who drove toward KCPD officers at a gas station on Sunday night was shot and killed. Investigators say officers were called to a Phillips 66 gas station at 55th and Prospect on reports of a stolen vehicle just before 10 p.m. Officers initially found [...]
Kathy Quinn