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What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?

13 hours 19 minutes ago
DETROIT (AP) — The first-ever tornado emergency in Michigan was issued Tuesday, one of many called across the country in recent weeks as severe weather tears through states in the Plains and Midwest. As massive storms barrel East, homes and property have been destroyed and thousands of people have gone without power. The National Weather [...]
ALEXA ST. JOHN, Associated Press

Live video: Severe weather coverage on FOX 2

13 hours 35 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS -- There is a significant severe threat (Level 4 out of 5) across southern portions of the region, especially into southern Illinois.  A tornado watch is in effect for several areas south of St. Louis County until 5 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for Franklin, Crawford, Gasconade counties until 11:45 a.m. [...]
Joe Millitzer

St. Louis area public libraries launching summer reading program

18 hours 12 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis City and County public libraries are teaming up to launch a new summer reading and exploration program called STL Summer Adventure. The program, designed for babies, kids, and teens, focuses on STEM, art, and reading activities. To mark the occasion, new city and county library cards will be issued. The [...]
Joe Millitzer

Gun found in Parkway student's backpack after fight

18 hours 39 minutes ago
MANCHESTER, Mo. -- Parkway South High School has increased security measures today following the discovery of a gun in a student's backpack. The incident unfolded during dismissal Tuesday when teachers intervened in a fight between two students. After the fight, police found one of the students who ran off and found a gun in his [...]
Joe Millitzer

Missing man last seen leaving a hospital in Bridgeton

18 hours 42 minutes ago
BRIDGETON, Mo. -- Police are asking the public for help to find a 59-year-old man. Neal Taylor went missing after leaving DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton on Tuesday morning. Taylor's family is concerned as he suffers from Parkinson's disease and paranoid schizophrenia, and has not taken his medication since Monday night. According to his family, Taylor [...]
Joe Millitzer

Be 'weather aware' before heading out to work or school

19 hours 1 minute ago
ST. LOUIS -- First responders are urging the public to be alert today due to potential severe weather, particularly as it may occur during work hours, school, or even during the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals game against the Mets is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. That is around when the storms [...]
Joe Millitzer

Cardinals drop fourth straight in 7-5 loss to Mets

1 day 2 hours ago
The Cardinals not only dropped their fourth straight game but also lost catcher Willson Contreras to a broken left forearm in the second inning after he was hit by J.D. Martinez's swing. Contreras, a three-time All-Star, is hitting .280 with a team-leading six home runs and 12 RBIs.
JOE HARRIS

Tornado damages bar, high school in Sullivan

1 day 2 hours ago
We’re learning new details tonight about the damage from an EF-1 tornado that hit Sullivan, Missouri, Tuesday morning. The storm leveled a local pub and also caused minor damage to the city’s high school.
Max Diekneite