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Crews responding to tractor-trailer crash on I-270 WB

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

TROY, Ill. - A tractor trailer full of alcohol caught fire early Friday morning on Interstate 270 near Troy, Illinois.Crews got the call about the fire around 1:00 a.m. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene, located on I-270 westbound in the Try and Glen Carbon area, where crews can be seen sweeping up broken glass and other contents from the fire. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The fire has since been put out. The driver of the crash suffered no injuries. So far, the cause of the fire has not been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person injured in north St. Louis City crash Friday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was injured in a two-car crash overnight in north St. Louis.The crash happened around 12:35 a.m. on St. Louis Avenue at North 13th Street. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products At least one person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The police took the other driver into custody.

Man found dead in Jefferson County Tuesday night, police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A man is found dead in Jefferson County, and police are saying it looks suspicious.The body was found in the 1500 block of Valley Garden in Barnhart late Tuesday night. A person with a key to the house went inside the home with the police, who found the man. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Police reported that a neighbor had last seen the man on Saturday. Relatives say they had not heard from him in over a week.

3-vehicle crash injures several on I-70 EB overnight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several people were injured in a crash overnight on Interstate 70.Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Friday just before 12:30 a.m. on I-70 eastbound at Adelaide Avenue. The interstate was closed for a time. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Later, a passing vehicle struck a tow truck that was trying to clear the collision.

World Wide Technology Raceway hosts 'Night of Fire and Thunder' back-to-school bash this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

MADISON Ill., - The KSHE Night of Fire and Thunder back-to-school bash at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois starts Friday.Friday are the qualifier races. Those kick off at 10:00 a.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Saturday is the main event for the jet-powered drag-racing event. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the first round starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be an autograph session at 3:00 p.m., and after the races, there will be a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.It's $30 for adults, $15 for teens 13 to 17, and free for kids 12 and under.

2nd annual 'WEPOWER Weekend' starting today at Missouri Botanical Garden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The second annual 'WEPOWER Weekend' starts Friday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.They'll hold a hashtag 'Imagine If' garden party to highlight the release of a special documentary. There will be food, drinks, music, and dancing from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Saturday, there will be a family-friendly outdoor celebration at Hyde Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can shop at pop-up markets and food trucks, get free business and financial coaching, and enjoy live entertainment.The goal is to raise money for black and brown businesses. They'll hold a yoga and brunch at the park for 'Self care Sunday,' from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

6th annual 'Ferragosto Festival' taking place this evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - In Clayton, it's the 6th annual 'Ferragosto Festival.'The 2,000-year-old tradition is the largest Italian summer festival, celebrating the country's food and culture. The event will be at the Enterprise Pavilion in Shaw Park from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products For $10, you can get a handmade pizza and drink. There will also be Italian music and karaoke.

Florissant and Knights of Columbus hosting food truck event tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The city of Florissant and the Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring a food truck event Friday night.It'll be in the parking lot near the old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Trucks will serve food from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Proceeds benefit local non-profits, including the Team Food Pantry. Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate.

Final Day of City Museum's 'Stuff the Bus' School Supply Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's the final day for the City Museum's 'Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive.'The supplies will be donated to KidSmart for distribution to students in need at 160 area schools.If you bring any of these five items - markers, glue bottles, spiral notebooks, and scissors - you can get $5 off a weekday ticket to the museum. Teachers and school staff can get free general admission if they bring their school ID. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products The City Museum is also hosting its 'Spaced Out' event on Friday. If you didn't know, the Dome on the museum's rooftop used to be the St. Louis Science Center's planetarium.On Friday night, it'll be used as the dance floor for a party under the stars. You're invited to dress in an out-of-this-world outfit, take space-themed selfies, and enjoy some galactic goodies and cocktails.It's for visitors 21 and older. The event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Colorado Economic Development Commission shoots down incentive request

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:30 GMT

The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved $8.2 million in incentives for four companies looking at locating 735 jobs in the state on Thursday morning. But in a rare move, it rejected a request from another company, Lada Cube, on a split vote.The Grand Junction company, which designs and manufactures demountable wall panels, received $250,000 from the state in November 2018 under the Advanced Industries Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant.That grant requires the company to keep at least half of its employees in the state or maintain its headquarters here. But economic development officials learned after the fact that Lada Cube left Grand Junction in July 2019 without notifying the state, violating its agreement, said Michelle Hadwiger, deputy director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.“I want everyone to know my intentions were not malicious,” the company’s repentant CEO John Fay told commissioners. “My hope...