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Cities and agencies prep for possible flooding with heavy rain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Multiple agencies and cities are working into the early morning hours preparing for heavy rain.The River Des Peres is rushing Friday morning and many people are wondering if things are as bad as what we saw last summer, and luckily things are nowhere near that. In University City, people can sign up for automated code red alerts. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Those alerts will warn you about severe weather and flooding along the river Des Peres. In Desoto, people are watching the Joachim Creek, where they've seen lots of flooding before. The creek has gauge monitors to warn people if evacuations are necessary."A night like this, a lot of us are up all night checking in our gauge and seeing how fast it's changing - how many feet it's going up, and watching,"FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Caught on camera: Break-in at University City marijuana dispensary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating a break-in at a University City marijuana dispensary.It's called Star Buds on Olive Boulevard. It happened around 2:30 a.m. surveillance photos showed three men inside the store. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns No word if anything was taken. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 year since tragic death of Tyre Sampson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Friday, March 24, marks one year since the tragic death of St. Louis teen Tyre Sampson.He fell to his death from the 'Orlando Free Fall' ride at Icon Park. That ride is now being demolished. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Attorneys for the family say the ride operators failed to safely operate the ride. Last week, a settlement was reached in the case. Friday, Tyre's family will hold a balloon release in his honor at the site.

Missouri Special Olympic Indoor Games happening Friday and Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Special Olympics of Missouri is hosting their State Indoor Games Friday and Saturday at several locations in St. Charles. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp More than 1,500 athletes will take part in bowling and basketball. FOX 2's Kevin Ryans will emcee the program.

Safe alternative to illegal street racing happening tonight in Madison, Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Legal drag racing opens for another season Friday night.It's at Worldwide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. You can pay to race your car or motorcycle at the track on certain Friday nights from now through October. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns You need a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The 'Midnight Madness' event is called a safe alternative to illegal street racing.

USDA proposes expanding school meal programs in low-income areas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to make more schools in low-income areas eligible for free school breakfast and lunches.That's according to the Wall Street Journal. Schools would qualify if 25% of students receive food stamps or are in food assistance programs. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Right now, that's set at 40%. President Joe Biden supports the plan. Some republicans say they want eligibility to be based on family income.

Hard-throwing Justin Lawrence’s path to the Rockies bullpen defined by arm slot change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (61) during 2023 media photo day at spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 24, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The image is an in-camera multiple exposure, created with two images merged into a single frame. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)Justin Lawrence dropped his arm slot — and raised his odds.Before Lawrence was a flame-throwing sidearmer in the Rockies’ bullpen, he was just another right-handed reliever at Jacksonville University. That’s when he had a career-changing realization.“I realized that if I was going to get to the big leagues, it was going to be a different route for me,” Lawrence said. “I was (already) going from being a position player to being a pitcher, and then I dropped down my arm slot. That was a big change.”Lawrence’s professional stock took off from there, but not before his progress was derailed by a positive test for PEDs that resulted in a...

Avalanche Journal: Power ranking Colorado’s possible first-round playoff opponents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

After the Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, coach Jared Bednar acknowledged that winning the division has its perks. Colorado’s goal, at one point merely to survive its injuries and make the playoffs, is now to earn a more ambitious first-place finish.The eight playoff teams in the West are all but decided, barring any late drama involving Nashville or Calgary. The remaining games are all about the bracket puzzle. We ranked the Avalanche’s seven playoff challengers in order from easiest hypothetical first-round matchup (7) to hardest (1).7. Winnipeg Jets: The Central will have trouble catching Vegas, but this is the incentive to win the conference. Winnipeg has fallen off a cliff after a good start to the season. The Jets are below .500 in their last 30 games, making them easily the least intimidating playoff team in the NHL. They have an elite penalty kill and a towering goalie, but the Avs have a great power play and a proclivity for beating up Con...

Breaking down Broncos by position between free agency and April’s NFL Draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

The opening blitz of free agency is now past and the NFL Draft is just a month away.Denver wasted no time in its player acquisition efforts earlier this month, landing six on the first day of free agency and adding 13 – 10 from outside the organization and three returning to the fold – over the first 10 days of action and shelling out more than $138 million in guaranteed money.General manager George Paton, head coach Sean Payton and their staffs will continue mining the ranks for potential additions up to and through the draft, but now is a good time to revisit the roster after the latest rounds of infusion for an updated look on where the Broncos stand.QuarterbackReturners: Russell Wilson, Jarrett GuarantanoNewcomer: Jarrett StidhamDepartures/free agents: Brett RypienDraft need: Potentially. The Broncos liked Guarantano enough to keep him around after signing him late in 2022, so the call may end up being either rolling with him as a development project or finding a quarterback lat...

Douglas County baseball loaded with talent, depth as early Class 5A state title contender

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:25 GMT

With two of the top-ranked players in the state plus a wealth of depth and experience, Douglas County baseball has all the pieces in place to make a run at the program’s first state championship this year.The Huskies boast senior right-hander and BYU commit Max Stanley, the No. 1-rated arm in the Class of 2023 according to Prep Baseball Report, as well as star senior shortstop/closer Finley Bates (San Diego State).Add in a couple other Division I pledges in senior right-hander/first baseman Hunter Gotschall (Hawaii) and senior second baseman Eli Athanas (Central Connecticut State), and loaded DC’s ultimate 2023 goal is clear.“We want to play in the last game of the year,” head coach Craig Gienger said. “I want to be the team that’s there with a chance to win it all. We’ve definitely got the talent and the supporting cast who are very meaningful to our team and can carry us along that journey… And it feels right with this team. I’...