Recycling grant pays for new playground at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new playground floor has students at a south St. Louis school jumping for joy. It's at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School.A grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation helped pay for the new playground surfacing. It's also being used as a lesson in recycling for the kids. The playground was made with 25,000 pounds of used recycled tires. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked "We're bringing in recycled materials not from anywhere but actually from our state, which is awesome and that fits in really well as our mission as a Catholic school," Principal Patrick Holley said. "Catholic school dictates that we are good stewards of the earth."Not only is it great for the environment, but it's also safer for the kids, more sturdy, and ADA accessible, allowing everyone to be able to enjoy the new playground.

DEA hosting family fentanyl summit happening today

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Drug Enforcement Administration hosts a family summit on fentanyl Thursday.More than 1,000 drug overdoses occurred in St. Louis last year. Thursday's summit is for family members who experienced a loss due to fentanyl or other drugs. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot It's from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley campus.

Woman shot in Hyde Park neighborhood overnight, police investigating

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Just before 3:00 a.m., a woman was shot in the leg overnight in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis.This was on Angelica Street at North 11th Street, near I-70. There is no word of any arrests. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Man crashes into 2 parked cars after shooting in north St. Louis

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was shot overnight in north St. Louis.That was shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Shreve Avenue at Anderson Avenue in the Penrose neighborhood. Police said that the man was shot in the face. An SUV has bullet holes in the windshield and side. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot It crashed into two parked cars. There is no word on the severity of the man's injuries or the suspect.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Missouri History Museum hosting panel on LGBTQ sports past today

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Historical Society will host a panel on LGBTQ sports and recreation in the state.It's part of their 'Thursday Nights at the Museum,' where you can enjoy exhibits open late. There will be a meet and greet with LGBTQ athletes from St. Louis, plus a 20-minute sound bath session from a yoga instructor. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum.

Granite City and Collinsville High hosting inaugural 'Alex Paz Memorial Cup' tonight

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Granite City High and Collinsville High will unite to help one of their own.1979 graduate Alex Paz was recently diagnosed with liver cancer and is in need of a transplant. Students from both schools will be selling raffle tickets and accepting donations during Thursday night's soccer game. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Additionally, they will be awarding the first 'Paz Memorial Cup,' a traveling trophy that the legendary high school soccer player will personally present to the victorious team. The JV soccer game is at 5:00 p.m. Thursday. Varsity is at 6:30 p.m.Both games are at Gene Baker Field in Granite City.

Imo's Pizza new merchandise open house taking place today in Richmond Heights

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Imo's Pizza is launching new merchandise this fall.They're partnering with local apparel company 'Series Six' to sell new clothes, cups, and pet items. To celebrate the launch of Imo's collection, they'll hold an open house Thursday at the Series Six store in Richmond Heights from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked Customers can sample free Imo's pizza and beer from '4 Hands Brewery.' The first 50 customers who spend $50 or more on merchandise will get a free pint glass.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's hosting hiring events Thursday and Friday

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are looking to hire thousands of seasonal, part-time, and full-time workers.They're holding a national hiring event Friday and Saturday at all of their locations, including their stores in Hazelwood, St. Charles, and Sunset Hills. Applicants for most positions must be at least 18 years old. Some food service positions will be available to teens 16 years of age or older. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot The hiring event is from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Senator Karla May and Plaza Motors donating $40K to Missouri HBCUs

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Senator Karla May and Plaza Motors are donating $40,000 to historically black colleges and universities in the state.Harris-Stowe University and Lincoln University of Missouri will receive the funding. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked It'll be used to support scholarships, improve infrastructure and support other initiatives directly impacting education at HBCUs.