At least 1 killed, several injured when Texas plant releases hydrogen sulfide
Houston is the nation’s petrochemical heartland and is home to a cluster of refineries and plants.
St. Louis Walk of Fame honors late Temptations singer Dennis Edwards
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Walk of Fame added another star in the Delmar Loop Thursday. The late Temptations singer Dennis Edwards is the newest name on the path. “It’s a longtime coming,” Brenda Edwards, widow of Dennis, said. “Dennis was an honorary resident of St. Louis. He traveled the world, but he always […]
Contact 2 resolves death certificate delay
HAZELWOOD, Mo. – Ken Korte was a Vietnam veteran, a loving grandfather, and his son Ken’s best friend. “Loved his family fiercely, his friends. Would do anything for anyone. Just a great man,” Ken said. As he got older, his list of health issues grew longer. “Dad was 81 years old,” Ken said. “He had […]
New Haven coal fire burns 12+ hours, heavy smoke reported
NEW HAVEN, Mo. – A New Haven coal fire that ignited Thursday morning around 5 a.m. is still burning brightly, with firefighters from five different agencies battling the flames for nearly 12 hours. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Firefighters arrived on the scene within five minutes of the initial alarm and remained on-site […]
Brentwood businesses challenge redevelopment plan in legal battle
BRENTWOOD, Mo. – Three Brentwood businesses are fighting a redevelopment plan that could see their shops demolished along Manchester Road. Time for Dinner, Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, and Convergence Dance & Body Studio are in a legal battle with the City of Brentwood to stop a $436 million redevelopment project along Manchester Road. Convergence Dance and […]
Sen. Hawley rallies supporters in St. Charles County
COTTLEVILLE – A crowd of supporters gathered in Cottleville Thursday for a rally in support of Republican incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley. Hawley was joined by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. Hawley touched on a number of topics, including immigration, gender identity, and social security. He also stressed his commitment to fighting for federal funding […]
Ameren crews return from Helene restoration, ready to help with Milton
FLORIDA – Efforts to restore power are underway in Florida following widespread damage from Hurricane Milton. East St. Louis native Chris Wieber now lives in Lakeland, Florida. She lost power as she hunkered down inside her home Wednesday night. “The doors were rattling; the windows were creaking, “ Wieber said. “You could just hear all these […]
Florissant teen’s death no longer declared a suicide
FLORISSANT, Mo. – A mother fighting for answers in her son’s death gets results after nearly two years. A once goofy, athletic, fun-loving teen, Shayne Burrow died in December 2022. He was 15. “He could go in a room, in a crowd, not knowing anybody, and leave with 10 friends,” Shena Burrow, Shayne’s mother, said. […]
Latest ‘Pocket Park’ installed along Laclede’s Landing
ST. LOUIS – The revitalization of Laclede’s Landing continues with the non-profit Pocketparks. A once abandoned lot is now home to a miniature park with disc golf, flowers, and sculptures. “People are really thankful for something done here and not just a vacant lot,” Pocketparks founder Samantha Smugala told FOX 2. More than 100 volunteers were […]
Coast Guard rescues boat captain clinging to cooler in Gulf of Mexico
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
