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House fire in Madison, Illinois

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Flames can be seen erupting from a home in Madison, Illinois, on Friday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area located on Allen Street near Terry Street, just north of the World Wide Technology Raceway. Fire crews are now on scene, and police are also responding. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed. No injuries have been reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Clear and cool Friday, Excessive Heat Watch issued from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Clear and cool Friday morning. A beautiful day is on tap with sunshine and temperature highs in the lower half of the 80s.Expect clear skies and lows back into the 50s and low 60s Friday night. We begin to warm things up for Saturday. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Highs will be near 90, but humidity levels won’t be too bad. By Sunday, we’ll have highs in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values of 110. It'll stay just as hot Monday through at least Wednesday, with highs near 100 and heat indices of 110+. Rain chances are minimal.

Crews responding to tractor-trailer crash on I-270 WB

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

TROY, Ill. - A tractor trailer full of alcohol caught fire early Friday morning on Interstate 270 near Troy, Illinois.Crews got the call about the fire around 1:00 a.m. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene, located on I-270 westbound in the Try and Glen Carbon area, where crews can be seen sweeping up broken glass and other contents from the fire. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The fire has since been put out. The driver of the crash suffered no injuries. So far, the cause of the fire has not been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person injured in north St. Louis City crash Friday morning

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was injured in a two-car crash overnight in north St. Louis.The crash happened around 12:35 a.m. on St. Louis Avenue at North 13th Street. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products At least one person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The police took the other driver into custody.

Man found dead in Jefferson County Tuesday night, police investigating

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A man is found dead in Jefferson County, and police are saying it looks suspicious.The body was found in the 1500 block of Valley Garden in Barnhart late Tuesday night. A person with a key to the house went inside the home with the police, who found the man. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Police reported that a neighbor had last seen the man on Saturday. Relatives say they had not heard from him in over a week.

3-vehicle crash injures several on I-70 EB overnight

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several people were injured in a crash overnight on Interstate 70.Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Friday just before 12:30 a.m. on I-70 eastbound at Adelaide Avenue. The interstate was closed for a time. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Later, a passing vehicle struck a tow truck that was trying to clear the collision.

World Wide Technology Raceway hosts 'Night of Fire and Thunder' back-to-school bash this weekend

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

MADISON Ill., - The KSHE Night of Fire and Thunder back-to-school bash at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois starts Friday.Friday are the qualifier races. Those kick off at 10:00 a.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Saturday is the main event for the jet-powered drag-racing event. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the first round starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be an autograph session at 3:00 p.m., and after the races, there will be a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.It's $30 for adults, $15 for teens 13 to 17, and free for kids 12 and under.

2nd annual 'WEPOWER Weekend' starting today at Missouri Botanical Garden

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The second annual 'WEPOWER Weekend' starts Friday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.They'll hold a hashtag 'Imagine If' garden party to highlight the release of a special documentary. There will be food, drinks, music, and dancing from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Saturday, there will be a family-friendly outdoor celebration at Hyde Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can shop at pop-up markets and food trucks, get free business and financial coaching, and enjoy live entertainment.The goal is to raise money for black and brown businesses. They'll hold a yoga and brunch at the park for 'Self care Sunday,' from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

6th annual 'Ferragosto Festival' taking place this evening

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - In Clayton, it's the 6th annual 'Ferragosto Festival.'The 2,000-year-old tradition is the largest Italian summer festival, celebrating the country's food and culture. The event will be at the Enterprise Pavilion in Shaw Park from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products For $10, you can get a handmade pizza and drink. There will also be Italian music and karaoke.

Florissant and Knights of Columbus hosting food truck event tonight

Published Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:53:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The city of Florissant and the Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring a food truck event Friday night.It'll be in the parking lot near the old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Trucks will serve food from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Proceeds benefit local non-profits, including the Team Food Pantry. Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate.