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In 2006, a movie set in St. Louis titled "The Black Hole" told the story of a scientific project gone awry and the havoc wreaked by a mysterious creature.

In preparation for a hiring event focusing on tech jobs, Spire is working with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to make it happen.

It's almost time for the St. Louis Blues home opener! The season began Thursday in Dallas, but the Blues saved the grand festivities for the weekend.

Cloudy, cool, windy and somewhat damp conditions for today. This will not make for good viewing of the annular eclipse. Northwesterly winds will gust to around 30 mph and temperatures will struggle to make it to 60 degrees.

Metro Transit is hosting a hiring event at the Illinois Metro bus facility in East St. Louis. Metro is actively seeking mechanics, bus operators, and Metro Call-A-Ride operators to join their team on-site. 

It's time to "Polka" in Soulard. Hundreds gathered Friday in the streets of Soulard for Oktoberfest.

Dozens of members of the Morningstar Church in Dardenne Prairie returned home Friday. They were caught in Israel when the country was attacked. 

A man charged with sexually assaulting two boys has now been indicted by a grand jury on new charges.

Shaquille Latimore, the 30-year-old youth football coach shot by an angry parent earlier this week, spoke one-on-one with FOX 2 on Friday from his hospital bed.

An Endangered SILVER Advisory has been issued for a man reported missing after he left a Normandy nursing home.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is sounding the alarm as half of the state sits in a child care desert. 

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has approved new regulations to try and crack down on concerns with short-term rentals, specifically violence and large crowds linked to such properties.

Members of the Morning Star Church in St. Charles County are relieved as they return home Friday. They were in Israel when war erupted nearly one week ago.

The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners met Friday morning for an operations committee meeting, addressing the cyberattack that impacted Metro Transit services earlier this month.

Lambert Airport is staying busy ahead of the peak holiday travel season. Those who arrive early enough before their flights might have the opportunity to enjoy an airport bar recently recognized as the nation's best.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the grand opening of Ellisville's new Panda Express, located at 16301 Truman Road, Ellisville, MO 63011, on October 19 at 10:30 a.m. This restaurant will offer a variety of Panda's signature dishes, including favorites like Original Orange Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Broccoli Beef.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-44 at mile marker 257 that turned out to be a fatal wreck on October 12 around 6:43 p.m.

A former correctional officer at Pinckneyville Correctional Center has pleaded guilty to beating a restrained inmate. Christian L. Pyles, 25, from Christopher, Illinois, admitted in court to violating the inmate's civil rights by beating them while they were restrained and then lying on incident reports. 

A Florissant man has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for robbing five homes in the Florissant area. Kevin E. West Jr., 23, has also been ordered to pay $7,022 in damages. West pleaded guilty in June to robbery and using a gun to threaten victims. 

St. Louis Blues Hockey is doing a collaboration with musician Marquise Knox to highlight the rich history of blues musicians in the area.