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Several departments responding to laundromat fire in Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - A fire overnight destroyed a laundromat business in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.The fire broke out on the 1900 block of Camp Jackson Road, where the 'Best Wash' laundromat is a complete loss. Fire crews are still responding to the scene.First responders got the call around 1:30 a.m. after a passerby noticed flames shooting from the building. Cahokia Heights Fire Chief Stephen Robins shared that the business was fully involved upon arrival. The fire eventually grew to two alarms, with a total of eight different departments responding. Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash "It was heavily involved when we got here; fire throughout the building," Robbins explained. "Like I said, there was a partial collapse of the building prior to our arrival and the roof had collapsed down onto the entire building."Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Asian elephant Jade's first calf to be born at Zoo through artificial insemination

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Asian elephant Raja's daughter, Jade, is pregnant with her first calf.The calf will be the firstborn at the St. Louis Zoo through artificial insemination. Jade is nearly ten months pregnant and is due late next year. 15-year-old charged as adult in fatal carjacking from January This will begin the fourth generation of Asian elephants at the St. Louis Zoo.

Asian elephant 'Raja' leaving St. Louis Zoo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new adventure is on the way for beloved Asian elephant 'Raja.' A spokesperson says he is leaving the St. Louis Zoo.His new home will be the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. The move is still likely to be at least a year away. Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash The bittersweet change comes in an effort to help save the species from extinction. Raja will have the opportunity to bond with four females and form a new family group there.Raja was the first elephant born at the St. Louis Zoo 31 years ago and is considered a St. Louis legend.

Rep. Sarah Unsicker reports allegations of Missouri election interference

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri State Representative Sarah Unsicker of Shrewsbury says she has received allegations of foreign interference in the Missouri elections.She calls the allegations "credible" and is sending the information to the Secretary of State's Office and the feds. Just last week, House Minority Leader Crystal Quade kicked Unsicker off of all house committees, claiming she was promoting people with false conspiracy theories and racist and antisemitic ideas. Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash Unsicker is running for the Democratic nomination for Missouri attorney general next year.

Police investigating sexual assault in Florissant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Florissant Police are investigating a reported sexual assault on Mendocina Court.That's just off of North Lindbergh, near the Delrado Apartments. Police shared that around 7:30 Tuesday night, a woman was just getting home when a man wearing a mask forced her into her apartment and assaulted her. 15-year-old charged as adult in fatal carjacking from January Florissant Police say they are increasing patrols in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call the police. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Execution date set for convicted Bonne Terre murderer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

BONNE TERRE, Mo. - The Missouri Supreme Court has set an execution date for convicted killer Brian Dorsey.He was convicted of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006 near New Bloomfield. The execution is set for April 9 at the state prison in Bonne Terre. Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash It would be Missouri's first execution in 2024. Four inmates were executed in Missouri this year.

Defendants in kidnapping and abuse case seek bond setting today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Three men charged with kidnapping and human trafficking in St. Charles County hope for a chance to get out of jail.The three men from India are being held without bond. They're scheduled to be in court Thursday, seeking to have their bonds set at $50,000. 15-year-old charged as adult in fatal carjacking from January A clerical error listed the court hearing for Tuesday, but it is actually scheduled for Thursday.

Avalanche Journal: Who is the best Finnish player in the NHL? It’s not an easy answer.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

Joel Kiviranta might be the best person to answer what is admittedly a tough question, but it stumped him as well.Who is the best Finnish player in the NHL right now? Finland is a proud hockey nation, with a rich tradition of punching far above its weight class when considering barometers like population and country size.Even for Suomi, the current crop of Finnish stars in the NHL is an incredible group. Kiviranta has played with a few of the best Finns during his NHL stops with the Dallas Stars and now the Colorado Avalanche.There are others in the conversation, but let’s start with Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen and Avs forward Mikko Rantanen.“Playing with (Heiskanen), I was pretty sure that he’s the best Finnish player in the league,” Kiviranta said. “With the puck and without the puck, and how he’s moving and how he sees the game. But, now I have played with Mikko too … and I’m not sure about that. It’s a hard to just pick one.”Rantanen state...

Letters: Don’t buy into “greedflation” — companies raising prices because they can

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

Don’t buy into “greedflation”Re: “Economy gets stronger, but voters feel bad about it,” Dec. 12 news storyIt is reported that corporate America is seeking to maintain its profit margins by raising prices as often as they can despite the fact that profits are well above their traditional levels. This is called “greedflation” and you are a victim of it.The only way that consumers can stop being exploited is to not buy items that have irrationally increased in price. One of my lines in the sand is that I refuse to pay the standard shelf price of $5.49 for a 10 oz. bag of Tostitos Scoops. I will either wait until that product comes on sale, purchase another brand or go without.The objective of business is to get as much money out of the consumer as possible. This is the foundation of capitalism. Don’t be a sucker. So long as American consumers continue to pay ridiculous prices for items, companies will continue to raise prices.Remember, it...

Colorado snow totals for December 13-14, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:29 GMT

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec. 13, 2023, as of 5:45 a.m. Thursday:Amalia, CO — 2 inches at 9:09 p.m. – 12/13/2023Bayfield, CO — 1.5 inches at 10:22 a.m. – 12/13/2023Black Forest, CO — 3.6 inches at 12 a.m.Boise City, CO — 3.5 inches at 10:52 p.m. – 12/13/2023Breckenridge, CO — 1 inch at 9:29 p.m. – 12/13/2023Canon Plaza, CO — 3 inches at 8:54 p.m. – 12/13/2023Colorado Springs, CO — 4 inches at 8:01 p.m. – 12/13/2023Creede, CO — 5.5 inches at 8:27 p.m. – 12/13/2023Denver Intl Airpo, CO — 1 inch at 10:50 p.m. – 12/13/2023Edgewater, CO — 0.5 inch at 9:04 p.m. – 12/13/2023Elizabeth, CO — 2 inches at 10:06 p.m. – 12/13/2023Enchanted Forest X, CO — 4 inches at 9:03 p.m. – 12/13/2023Falcon, CO — 3 inches at 7:19 p.m. – 12/13/2023Greeley, CO — 0.2 inch at 7 p.m. – 12/1...