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7 people confirmed dead in Illinois dust storm crashes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - A stretch of Interstate 55 in central Illinois is back open Wednesday morning after closing again due to dusty conditions Tuesday afternoon.Illinois State Police said they discovered another person died in that massive vehicle pile up on I-55. It's about 75 miles northeast of St. Louis. This brings the total number of lives lost from six to seven.A windstorm kicked up clouds of blinding dust from farm fields Monday morning, causing a series of crashes along I-55 in Montgomery County. The highway was closed in both directions overnight Monday, so crews could clear the road and investigate.It reopened around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, but then state police had to close a 20-mile stretch of I-55 again Tuesday because of similar conditions.FOX 2 also learned of that seventh victim Tuesday.Investigators explained that because of the severity of the damage, what they first believed were the remains of one person in a car, were actually two. Dozens of cars and semis crashed in...

Crews responding to car fire in north St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Fire crews are at the scene of a care fire in north St. Louis.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on Church Road near the Mark Twain neighborhood, where the car was seen fully engulfed in flames. No word yet on the cause of the fire. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person dead, 2 injured in north St. Louis County shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A shooting Tuesday night in north St. Louis County killed one person and injured two.It happened around 9:30 a.m. at a house on Halls Ferry Road at ibis Court. When police arrived, they found a woman outside suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died from her injuries. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case Another woman and a teenage boy inside the home were also shot. They're expected to recover.Investigators explained that it started with an argument between several individuals in front of the house. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Berkeley Police Department holding fundraiser for fallen officer today

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- The Berkeley Police Department will be holding a fundraiser for a fallen officer Wednesday. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward Officer Amir Danztler-Bey died from a stroke. The fundraiser event is Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the police station.

St. Louis congresswoman released today after being arrested for outstanding warrants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A congresswoman from St. Louis is out of jail Wednesday morning after Jefferson City police arrested her for outstanding warrants.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that police stopped Missouri State Representative Lakeysha Bosley Monday night for allegedly speeding in Jefferson City. Police arrested her when they realized she was wanted in several counties for failing to appear in court for traffic violations. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward Bosley said she was "completely shocked" to find out she still had warrants, saying she thought they were resolved. She was released on a $300,000 bond and revealed she has already handled the outstanding warrants.

Top Workplaces 2023: Madison & Co. anticipates ongoing success, promises continued flexibility

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

As Madison & Co. celebrates its 15th anniversary, the company looks forward to continued growth and success.“We feel we have the best staff and group of agents we have EVER had,” says Todd Narlinger, Madison & Co. Properties founder.“Our goal for the next year is to not only survive the current economic struggles (i.e., interest rates have affected us quite a bit in real estate), but to come out even stronger to excel for the next 15 years.”Most of Madison & Co’s staff work in the office with accommodations to work from home as needed.“I believe the plans for the future are ‘what works best for each employee’ while trying to ensure the ‘connection’ maintains with the whole team. I feel in office full time should not be the No. 1 requirement, it should be what is best for the individual while still ensuring the company is in good condition to maintain, improve, and grow,” he says.Before the pandemic, the staff worked in the office. During the pandemic, everyone worked rem...

Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s Game 2 masterpiece, an MVP denied and the Western Conference finals in sight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets took a 2-0 lead on the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. Among the topics discussed:Nikola Jokic, the MVP who wasn’t, carried the Nuggets in Game 2 against the Suns with a 39-point masterpiece. Mike and Matt discuss the Joker’s big game, coming on the eve of his runner-up finish to Joel Embiid in the NBA MVP race.With Michael Porter Jr. struggling from the field, head coach Michael Malone opted to bench the Nuggets’ sharpshooter. A one-off in a defensive slugfest? Or a sign of things to come in this playoff run?Kevin Durant and Devin Booker struggled to keep the paper-thin Suns roster afloat in the first two games, especially the former. What are the Nuggets doing defensively to limit the Suns’ superstar duo?On the other side of the bracket, the Warriors and Lakers are getting ready for a knock-down, dra...

Letters: Players flood transfer portal — perhaps CU not ready for Prime Time after all

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

Perhaps CU not ready for Prime Time after allRe: “Sami, 4 others enter transfer portal,” April 26 sports story, and “Ugly side of Sanders Effect? Kids who felt pushed to transfer,” April 25 sports columnAfter having just read several reports about new Colorado football coach Deion Sanders forcing multiple players into the transfer portal, I believe the CU administration has their own housecleaning to do: force Sanders and his staff into their own transfer portal.Sanders feels that he has to treat these players like old furniture. These are young men whose dreams of playing football were destroyed by Sanders. Not only do they have to find a new school to attend, they risk losing scholarships and will have to spend large sums to relocate. In addition, players were initially deprived of access to their practice tapes for no good reason.Does the CU administration approve of these cheesy tactics? One reasonable alternative would be to bring out the bulldozers and ...

Opinion: Diversity is going from a virtue to a vice on college campuses

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

The politically craven assaults on diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses in Florida and Texas are embarrassing. Unless you’re an opportunist looking for a leg up in a possible run for governor. Then, the attacks are inspiring.Case in point: Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is now demanding information on what the state’s public universities are spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including staffing, the names and aims of the programs.“These programs are particularly concerning when taxpayer funds are used to enforce the type of intellectual and political conformity that appears to be the hallmark of many campus DEI initiatives,” wrote Jones in a letter to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue. Jones is being mentioned as a possible GOP candidate for governor in 2026.Perdue drew Jones’ wrath for criticizing the Legislature’s $66 million cut to the higher education budget, telling The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “This is an incredibly dis...

Why the Warriors need Jordan Poole to let it fly against the Los Angeles Lakers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors had nine seconds left to tie Game 1 back up. After a 14-0 run punctuated with a Steph Curry 3-pointer that erased a deep fourth quarter deficit, the Chase Center crowd had every reason to believe a victory was in reach.The Lakers had reclaimed the lead with a D’Angelo Russell driving layup and a free throw with plenty of time for a Warriors counter. They trapped Curry up top, leaving Jordan Poole wide open on the other side of the wing.About a half-second separated Draymond Green’s swing pass and Poole’s shot release from 27 feet out. The ball bounced off the side of the rim, all but securing the Warriors’ 117-112 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night. And, no, Poole didn’t see Lakers head coach appearing to wave his hand in front of him as he took the shot.After his rough series against the Sacramento Kings, Poole’s gutsy 3-point attempt might’ve made Warriors fans groan. But a Poole with space and rhythm to...