Bellefontaine Neighbors homes left in ruins after devastating fires

BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. - There was no calm before the storms Friday as powerful winds fueled devastating fires in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors. Several homes were destroyed from fires, and residents are left picking up the pieces. One day later, some neighborhoods look unrecognizable. Many family homes are now completely destroyed. Jack Reynolds, one [...]

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Villa Ridge faces long road to recovery after tornado damage

VILLA RIDGE, Mo. - Villa Ridge, a small community in Franklin County, Missouri, took a direct hit from Friday evening's severe storms, leaving behind a trail of devastation. On Saturday, the National Weather Service determined an EF-2 tornado ripped through the community. The community now grapples with the destruction left behind and prepares for lengthy [...]

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National Weather Service confirms three St. Louis-area tornadoes so far, more expected

ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes from Friday evening's St. Louis-area storms so far, with more official designations expected in the upcoming days. NWS crews surveyed storm damage extensively Saturday in Villa Ridge, Gray Summit and Hillsboro, some of the areas that initially appeared to be hit hardest from Friday's [...]

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More than 500 acres burn in Camden County, Mo. wildfires

MACKS CREEK, Mo. - Around two dozen structures and hundreds of acres burned Friday afternoon in Camden County after several wind-driven wildfires crossed highways and charred dried-up vegetation. The Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District said they responded to a multi-fire event, all happening around the same time Friday afternoon.  More than 500 acres burned, with fire officials saying perhaps as many [...]

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The Day After: Shocking new photos reveal massive storm damage across St. Louis metro

ST. LOUIS - One day after an intense tornado-warned storm system ripped through the St. Louis region, shock and devastation linger across many communities. Officials have reported 12 storm-related deaths across Missouri from Friday's severe weather events, including at least two in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The storm system unleashed apparent tornadoes, fierce [...]

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Perryville High School suffers significant storm damage

PERRYVILLE, Mo. - Perryville High School and several other district buildings in the school district took a heavy hit from Friday evening's intense storms. A striking photo from the Perry County School District 32 showed a section of the high school with bricks and walls torn apart, exposing the building's interior. Windows, doors and roofs [...]

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Man shot, killed overnight in O’Fallon, Missouri

O'FALLON, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot overnight in O'Fallon, Missouri, police say. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of Casalon Drive. Six possible tornadoes hit St. Louis area, causing damage When officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim deceased and [...]

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Water main break in south St. Louis, repairs underway

ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to a water main break Saturday afternoon in south St. Louis. The water main break has occurred near Grand and Holly Hills boulevards in St. Louis' Holly Hills neighborhood. Six possible tornadoes hit St. Louis area, causing damage The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Department crews say repairs [...]

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‘Get to the basement!’ Villa Ridge family recalls scary storm experience

VILLA RIDGE, Mo. - A Villa Ridge family is grateful to be safe after severe storms tore through their home Friday evening, toppling trees and sending a shed flying through their backyard. Kevin Fee, a father in a family of eight at the home, reflected on the scary experience at his home near Missouri Highway [...]

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Woman’s sudden death in north St. Louis County linked to ‘possible electrocution’

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a woman overnight in north St. Louis County that is believed to be the result of a "possible electrocution." The St. Louis County Police Department's North County Precinct officers responded to the sudden death in the 3000 block of Wintergreen Drive, just north [...]

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