Police investigating double homicide at mobile home in Troy, Missouri
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
TROY, Mo. - Someone killed two people in Troy, Missouri, and police are still looking for a person of interest Wednesday morning.A man and a woman in their 70s have been pronounced dead as police are investigating this as a double homicide. This was near a Casey's General Store, which is currently closed for safety reasons as police investigate and continue to search for who they're calling a person of interest. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Police said some family members called them out to the mobile home on the Eames and East Cherry Streets for a welfare check around 7:30 p.m. Investigators told FOX 2 that the couple may have been dead inside earlier this week.Right ...Bond reduction hearing set today for Iron County sheriff
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
IRON COUNTY, Mo. - The Iron County sheriff is set to appear in court Wednesday morning. Sheriff Jeff Burkett was arrested last week along with two other deputies for multiple felony charges.Burkett is set to appear before a judge at 10:00 a.m. for a bond reduction hearing. He's currently being held on a $500,000 dollar bond. Burkett was arrested last Thursday for a long list of criminal charges, ranging from stalking to attempted kidnapping. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Gabe Crocker represents Burkett, and says the charges are politically motivated, and it's part of an ongoing attempt to remove sheriff Burkett.He added, "these allegations involve an investigation conducted by the Iron County sheriff's office. Crocker encourages all Iron County residents to reserve judgement until they have heard both sides."Matthew Cozad is a deputy also arrested for the same charges, he is scheduled to appear Wednesday in court as well.Crews responding to vacant building fire in midtown, St. Louis
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Crews are at the scene of a vacant building fire in midtown, St. Louis Wednesday, morning.The St. Louis Fire Department revealed that the incident started as a warming fire on the second floor. Upon arrival, a witness shared that multiple people were inside the building. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Firefighters searched the building, and did not find anyone. One man did escape the fire by himself with no injuries.This is the second time in the last month that the vacant building caught ablaze. Streets should be open within the next hour. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.Police: 12 and 18-year-olds missing
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
FARMINGTON, Mo. - Farmington police have issued an endangered person advisory for 12-year-old Lisa Mae-Gladys Pierce.She's 5'3, 163 pounds, with blue eyes, and black hair with a red tint. She also has a burn mark on her left wrist.She was last seen wearing a black hoodie with "JT" in white letters, and jeans with holes in them. Police say she has a diminished mental capacity. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody She was also last seen with her alleged boyfriend, 18-year-old David Jennings. He's 5'7, 245 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a black hoodie, shorts, and a baseball cap.If you have any information, you are urged to call the Farmington Police Department at 573- 756-6686 or 911.Irish-American Heritage Celebration happening today
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - St. Patrick's Day celebrations aren't quite over yet.Following parades last week in downtown St. Louis and Dogtown, there's an 'Irish-American Heritage Celebration' Wednesday night at St. Louis City Hall. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas There will be Irish food and music, as well as an award ceremony honoring Irish-American community leaders. The event is free and open to the public.DraftKings at Casino Queen hosting job fair this afternoon
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - DraftKings at Casino Queen are also holding a job fair Wednesday.It's from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hotel's ballroom. There are job openings for cage cashiers, sous chef, front desk clerk, room attendant, housekeeper, marketing supervisor, and more. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas You can also get a head start on applications at draft kings at Casinoqueen.com/careers.Unite's 'Arrive Alive' tour happening today
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ST. LOUIS - Unite's 'Arrive Alive Tour' will be at the city's high school Wednesday.The program is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation. It's the nation's number one ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness event. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas It's also the first and only marijuana driving simulator in the country. Teens will get to learn about the danger of driving while intoxicated or distracted.Unite shared that distracted driving is responsible for over half of teen crashes, and teens are three times more likely to die in a car crash than adults.Affinia Healthcare hosting job fair today
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Affinia Healthcare wants to provide more help Wednesday.They're holding a job fair from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at their facility located at 1717 Biddle Street. They're looking for medical and dental assistants, nurses, health outreach workers, and security professionals. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas For more information, go to Affiniahealthcare.org/careers.ARPN pushes for bills to give nurses full-practice authority
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Missouri Governor Mike Parson plans to speak with advanced practice registered nurses Wednesday.They're pushing for two bills to pass in the legislature. Both would remove restrictions on ARPN's ability to practice independently. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas That would make $14,000 more healthcare workers available to Missouri hospitals. Many ARPN's have left Missouri to states that have full practice authority - such as Illinois, Kansas, and Iowa.Crews responding to laundromat fire
Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:29:37 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Fire crews are at the scene of a fire at a local laundromat Wednesday morning. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the Washateria laundromat located on the 2900 block of Shenandoah Avenue a little after 5:00 a.m. No word on the cause of the fire or any injuries. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody This is an open investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.Latest news
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