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Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now

1 year 2 months ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war. But the indecisive outcome of weeks of tensions [...]
JOSEF FEDERMAN and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press

The mystery of the Des Peres Pickle Jar

1 year 2 months ago
In the quiet suburb of Des Peres, Missouri, an unexpected roadside attraction has captured the attention of locals and internet users alike: the Des Peres pickle jar, also known as “The Pickle Jar” on Google.
Liz Dowell

Trial for man accused of killing a St. Louis officer begins today

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The trial starts today for Thomas Kinworthy, who is charged with the fatal shooting of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Kinworthy faces at least ten charges, including first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. The incident occurred in August 2020 when Officer Bohannon and his partner were responding to a reported home invasion [...]
Joe Millitzer

Taylor Swift St. Louis Wheel gondola plays her latest hits

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Along with the release of Taylor Swift's brand-new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," came a surprise second album with fifteen additional songs. Excitement is reaching new heights in downtown St. Louis. This weekend, fans can experience Swift's latest hits on the St. Louis Wheel at Union Station. The 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel offers [...]
Joe Millitzer

Parts of Eureka, Missouri under a water boil order until Saturday

1 year 2 months ago
EUREKA, Mo. -- Eureka is under a boil water advisory today due to a loss of water pressure. Residents in the affected area should boil their water. This includes any water used for drinking or cooking, which needs to be boiled for three minutes. The advisory is expected to last until Saturday night. Water boil [...]
Joe Millitzer

Cleaning up from storm damage across the St. Louis region

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Severe storms on Thursday evening caused significant damage across the St. Louis region. A suspected tornado in Prairietown, Illinois destroyed a farm that had been there for nearly a century. The storm also left behind damaged tree limbs and downed power lines in the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as no [...]
Joe Millitzer

SUV crashes into north St. Louis home, killing the driver

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A SUV crashed into a north St. Louis home early Friday morning, killing the driver and alarming residents. The incident occurred in the Walnut Park East neighborhood at Theodore and Plover off Riverview. The crash damaged a home's fence and window and impacted a gas line, although the SUV did not enter [...]
Chris Regnier

The cool down is here, a dry weekend ahead

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Rain and storms are long gone. Now, a north wind is bringing in much cooler air for Friday and the weekend. Breezy Friday, especially in the morning. Partly cloudy skies, highs is the low 60s. Wake up temperatures Saturday will be in the low to mid 40s. Partly cloudy Saturday with clearer [...]
Angela Hutti

Ameren Missouri's linemen training for the worst

1 year 2 months ago
As we've seen today and tonight, the severe weather season is upon us in the St. Louis region. Fox 2 News got an exclusive, inside look at the never-ending task of making sure someone answers the call to turn our power back "on" when disaster hits.
Andy Banker