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'SLATE' hosting emergency job fair for workers affected by South City Hospital closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The city of St. Louis is stepping up Friday to help the hundreds of workers who lost their jobs when the South City Hospital abruptly closed one week ago.The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, or 'SLATE,' is hosting a job fair for the South City Hospital workers who were laid off when that facility closed. The event starts later Friday morning inside the building on Market Street, where the SLATE offices are located.South City Hospital was formerly known as St. Alexius Hospital. It was on South Broadway in the Dutchtown neighborhood and had a 154-year history on the south side. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Mayor Tishaura Jones called the facility a healthcare safety net that supported many uninsured St. Louisans. It also supported many workers who are now looking for new job opportunities. That is what Friday's job fair, hosted by SLATE is all about.SLATE is the city of St. Louis government agency that offers jobs...

Strong storms expected Friday night and early Saturday morning, more storms return by late Sunday 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - A few spots of fog around Friday morning. Not as widespread as Thursday.There will be two rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. One is expected later in the morning and will be weakening as it tries to move southeast. Let’s watch for a quick shower or storm, especially north of I-70, late in the morning into the lunchtime frame. Friday afternoon will be hot and muggy, with temperature highs in the low 90s. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A second, more impactful round of storms is expected later Friday night into the early hours of Saturday. A few of these storms could be severe, producing large hail, damaging winds, and the chance of a tornado. As always with nighttime storms, make sure you have a way to get weather warnings while sleeping. This is a big heads-up for those with camping plans.Storms will exit around mid-morning Saturday. We’ll dry out and clear out a bit, with highs in the u...

'Artisans in The Loop' reopening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Artisans in The Loop is reopening Friday.You can meet and greet artists, enjoy live music, feast on food, and browse artwork. Artisans in The Loop starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Saturday begins with a ribbon cutting at noon, and the show continues until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday's festivities also start at noon and wrap up at 6:00 p.m.

KidSmart hosting 'Big Backpack Build' giveaway today at Ballpark Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - KidSmart is hosting its 'Big Backpack Build' giveaway Friday at Ballpark Village.They'll also hold their '$1 Million Back-to-School Distribution Day' and a teacher car parade as well. The goal is to help equip tens of thousands of students and 1,000 teachers with supplies and education resources. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Both start at 8:30 a.m. FOX 2's Chris Regnier will be down there later Friday morning to speak with organizers.

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft sued over Missouri's new 'Anti-woke' investment rules

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A leading trade organization is suing Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over new rules targeting "woke investing."FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the securities industry and financial markets association shared that the new rules conflict with federal security laws. Ashcroft issued the rules that went into effect July 30, after a similar proposal died in the Missouri legislature. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases They require broker-dealers to get consent from customers to buy or sell an investment product based on social or non-financial objectives, like fighting climate change.Ashcroft defended the move, saying it requires companies to be "fully transparent with their clients."

St. Louis fire crews battling two overnight vacant house fires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis firefighters were busy overnight battling two vacant house fires.The first happened at Natural Bridge Road and Pine Avenue around midnight in north St. Louis County. There was no report of any injuries. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Then, around 1:00 a.m., fire crews responded to a house fire on Enright Avenue in the Central West End. That house was also vacant, and no injuries were reported.FOX 2 will update these stories with more information as it becomes available.

Police investigating Central West End gas station break-in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a break-in at a gas station early Friday morning in the Central West End.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the 'Mobil' gas station on Delmar and Kingshighway Boulevards, where the front door and security bars were ripped off. Two bolt from Missouri traffic stop with ‘We-High’ license plate, later arrested There is no word on any suspects or arrests. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Castle Rock’s Dan Clemens, Pecos League’s oldest winning pitcher at 55, lives on love for the game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

Dan Clemens’ mark in professional baseball came nearly four decades, and three shoulder surgeries, later than he hoped.But when it finally did happen — this summer, the 55-year-old became the oldest winning pitcher in Pecos League history — the Castle Rock resident became cleated proof that it’s never too late to realize your dreams.“There’s some validation relating to my age, and to my journey to get here,” Clemens said. “No, I can’t do the things I did when I was 18. But I still have that love for the game, and there’s satisfaction in that (older me) has learned how to do things different to be competitive. I was able to finally find a way to do it my way, and at my age.“We always talk about giving back to the game — well, (the Pecos League win) was the game’s small way of giving me a little nugget back.”Clemens initially made his pro ball debut in the Pecos League in 2019 at the age of 51, one year after undergoing...

30-person ‘flash mob’ robs Yves Saint Laurent store at California mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

Thieves were captured on video fleeing a high-end clothing store at the Americana in Glendale after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise. 

Deadly Maui wildfires: Here are some ways to help or donate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:37 GMT

By THALIA BEATY | Associated PressWhile rescue and emergency operations continued Thursday at the deadly wildfires that swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui, many people are already looking for ways to support the response and provide relief to those affected.The full extent of the damage and the recovery needs may not be known for up to a week, said Regine Webster, vice president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and she urged people to be patient before deciding where to give their support.“You literally have to wait for the firefighters to complete their work before that damage assessment can be fully realized,” she said.For related news, see: Photos: Maui wildfire reduces most of historic town to ashPhilanthropy experts recommend giving to experienced organizations that are well-situated to respond to a specific disaster. Major disaster response organizations like the American Red Cross have said they are already communicating with local and federal governments to pro...