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Semi truck crash closes WB I-270 in Edwardsville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- A semi truck crash has closed westbound I-270 near I-55 at Edwardsville. Traffic is backing up in the area. Debris from the crash is in the road. First responders appear to be trying to clear the wreckage. It is unclear if there are injuries in this accident. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 newsroom.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Why did the Cardinals' big three sit out in series finale with Reds?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

CINCINNATI - At risk of dropping their first series in a surge that followed a historically-slow start, the St. Louis Cardinals embarked on a four-game series finale Thursday without three notable veterans - Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras - in the lineup. The Cardinals ended up winning Thursday and splitting the series with the Cincinnati behind late heroics from Nolan Gorman, who hit a tiebreaking double and scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning of a narrow 2-1 victory. Resting three established veterans, even against a struggling team in the Reds, is a bit unconventional. Thursday marked the first time this year that Goldschmidt, Arenado and Contreras were held out of the lineup at the same time. Each of the big three had played in at least all but two games prior to Thursday as well. RELATED - Adam Wainwright earns another win, closing in on 200 career victories So what gives? Thursday's contest was an early 12:30 p.m. start time after a 6:40 p.m. ...

Alicia Keys surprises Missouri students with St. Louis concert tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Students at a North Kansas City High School received the surprise of a lifetime Friday morning.Alicia Keys shocked students at Staley High School with free tickets to her concert in St. Louis. She's also covering the cost of transportation to the July 21 show.Students learned about the concert during a last day of school assembly when school leaders played a recorded message from Keys.Keys said she was inspired by the Unity Walk students held for classmate Ralph Yarl last month. More than 1,200 students and staff took part in the walk holding signs of support and chanting "We love you Ralph." Park Hill student killed in car crash days after graduating The 16-year-old was shot and injured by an 84-year-old man after Yarl went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings in a Northland neighborhood on April 13.“I’ve been so moved by the demonstration of love, unity, support for our brother Ralph Yarl,” Keys said. “I would like to invite the entire school to my Keys ...

Missing St. Louis County man last seen driving a U-Haul

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

CASTLE POINT -- An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a St. Louis County man. Tristan Baumer, 25, was last seen Thursday driving a U-Haul truck. He left after an argument with some family members, has mental disabilities, and may be armed with a kitchen knife.St. Louis County Police say he left the 10500 block of Duke Drive at around 7 p.m. in an orange 2021 GMC Savana U-Haul with Arizona license plate AL91742. The vehicle was last spotted on Lewis and Clark Boulevard near Chambers Road.Baumer is described by police as 6'0" tall, with a thin build, and wearing a maroon hoodie and sweatpants. Call St. Louis County Police if you have any information at 636-529-8210.

Mitch McCoy's atypical path to become an award-winning investigative reporter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Get to know the reporters who grace your TV screens every day. Introducing Mitch McCoy, the first anchor in our series.McCoy recently returned to the St. Louis area from Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked at KARK-TV, a sister station to Fox 2 / KPLR 11. The Nexstar Media Group owns the TV stations mentioned in this article.McCoy says his family help him to excel both professionally and personally. His parents grew up in the St. Louis region, but McCoy spent his youth in Grand Rapids, Michigan.McCoy is the oldest of his brothers. After graduating from high school, he started a job at WJRW radio in Grand Rapids in 2012 and worked until 2013. The time in radio is what kick-started his career as a journalist."I did not go to college, and I don't mind sharing that. I graduated from high school, and we were on the verge of losing our home in Michigan because my dad was sick, and my mom had to close her business. I ended up getting a job in radio to help pay the bills," shared M...

Brough: Despite Johnston’s insinuation, I will fight for Denver’s working families

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

I’ve shared over 50 debate and forum stages with Michael Johnston in the last 5 months. We can probably repeat each other’s talking points, personal stories, and policies. I’ve been frustrated by an interaction that occurred following the most recent televised debate hosted by Denver 7, the Denver Post, and CPR.A few things happened at that debate – I had to correct the record when Michael again incorrectly stated my position on a law regarding law enforcement accountability, I stood quietly while he took a question asked of me, and in his closing remarks, Michael drew a conclusion about my values implying I haven’t fought hard enough in “progressive battles for hard-working families.”Honestly, at that point, I had just had enough. Michael Johnston doesn’t get to speak for me.Immediately after we went off air, I confronted him because I won’t allow him or anyone else to take my story away from me. The challenges my family faced when I was a kid and then as a single...

Passenger opens exit door during airplane flight in South Korea; 12 people slightly injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

By HYUNG-JIN KIM (Associated Press)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially open the door, the Transport Ministry said.The person was detained by airport police on suspicion of violating the aviation security law, a ministry statement said. The person’s identity and motive weren’t immediately released.The law bars passengers from handling exit doors and other equipment on board and provides for penalties of up to 10 years in prison, the ministry said.The plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and the incident occurred when the plane was reaching the Daegu airport at an...

Alleged kidnapping attempt in Murrieta not as it appears, investigators say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

Home security video showed a male running up a driveway toward a 10-year-old Murrieta girl in what appeared to be an attempted kidnapping earlier this week. But investigators now say that was not the case.The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on May 21 in the 38000 block of Camarada Lane.In a video posted to social media, Michael Angodung says he was playing volleyball with his daughter in their front yard and went inside to get a drink. During that brief moment, a male in a blue cap and flip-flops walks up to the home, starts talking to the girl, and then appears to charge at her.“Then she rushes all the way inside the garage, saying, ‘Dad, dad, there’s a guy trying to kidnap me!” Angodung told KTLA on Thursday.The male then walks away, the video shows.A male is seen walking down the sidewalk in a Murrieta neighborhood before apparently charging at Michael Angodung's 10-year-old daughter. May 21, 2023. (Michael Angodung)Angodung reported the incident to the authorities who canvass...

TripAdvisor: The top-ranked tourist attractions in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

As the school year begins to wind down and temperatures slowly go up, many families are starting to figure out how they will spend their summer vacations. To help families plan their upcoming getaways, experts at Trip Advisor compiled a list of the top-ranked tourist attractions in California, suitable for those visiting the state this summer, or locals looking to do something fun. Study names the ‘best’ theme park in California Reviews submitted by TripAdvisor users determined the ranking.Here are the top 10 tourist attractions in California, according to Trip AdvisorDisney California Adventure Park in AnaheimA file photo of Disney California Adventure park. (Unsplash) Disney California Adventure Park, located directly across from Disneyland, celebrates California’s history and culture with various Golden State-themed attractions and experiences.Parkgoers can visit Hollywood Land, which aims to transport guests back into Hollywood’s Golden Age, catch a ride on the Red Trolley Ca...

Passenger opens airplane door mid-flight in South Korea; 12 suffer minor injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:45 GMT

A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially open the door, the Transport Ministry said.The person was detained by airport police on suspicion of violating the aviation security law, a ministry statement said. The person's identity and motive weren't immediately released.The law bars passengers from handling exit doors and other equipment on board and provides for penalties of up to 10 years in prison, the ministry said.The plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and the incident occurred when the plane was reaching the Daegu airport at an altitude of 700 feet (213 meters).A video apparently taken by a person on boar...