MoDOT to reroute I-55 traffic in south St. Louis starting next week

ST. LOUIS - Drivers who use Interstate 55 between Virginia and River Des Peres Boulevard in south St. Louis should be prepared for lane shifts starting next week. MoDOT plans to shift all interstate traffic from the southbound lanes to the northbound lanes, starting next Thursday after morning rush hour. About a week later, on [...]

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Woman survives crash from tornado, providing aid for victims

ST. LOUIS - Victoria Cooper and her son survived a tornado with minor injuries after their car was picked up and slammed into a fence in north St. Louis. The incident occurred during a tornado that swept through north St. Louis City, causing trauma and stress for many residents. Despite the near-death experience, Victoria Cooper [...]

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Coolest Memorial Day Weekend in 40 years comes with waves of rain

ST. LOUIS - High pressure has finally calmed our winds. Clear skies and light winds will help make for a chilly Friday morning, in the 40s across the St. Louis region. With clouds, a northeast flow in the atmosphere, and a few rounds of rain, this is shaping up to be the coolest Memorial Day [...]

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AAA forecasts record Memorial Day travel, gas prices drop

ST. LOUIS - AAA anticipates a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with millions expected to travel for the holiday. In this year's travel forecast, 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year, surpassing the previous record set [...]

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Peer support team prioritizes mental health for 911 dispatchers

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – 911 dispatchers in Jefferson County have a new tool to deal with the unique challenges of the job. A peer support team is now in place to help when a telecommunicator handles a tragic or critical stress incident. The team is made up of trained telecommunicators who understand the nature of [...]

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FOX 2, others team up, helping tornado victims

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2, KPLR 11 and KMOX are collaborating to help those affected by the tornado that hit St. Louis on May 16. City officials reported that five people lost their lives, and others are currently facing housing displacement in the aftermath of the storm. The National Weather Service classified the tornado that [...]

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North STL communities rally to help neighbors in need

ST. LOUIS - North St. Louis property owner Terry Owens remains heartbroken over Friday’s tornado that destroyed the home where she and two tenants lived. “It’s mentally overwhelming, and sometimes I feel like I’m losing my mind,” she said. “It’s too much.” She’s hopeful someone will offer her help boarding the property.  “This is all I [...]

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Tornado survivors face eviction with 10-day notice

ST. LOUIS - In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that ripped through north St. Louis, some of the hardest-hit families are now being told they have just 10 days to vacate their damaged homes.  But residents say they’re confused, overwhelmed and left in the dark. These red stickers are popping up on homes across [...]

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Victim seeks justice after stolen car became dumping ground

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - A St. Charles County woman is finally seeing some justice after her dream car was turned into an apparent mobile crime scene. Only FOX 2 was in court with her Thursday when she hoped to confront the suspect. It’s hard to forget the disgusted reaction we captured back in March when [...]

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