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Initial hearing for sexual assault suspect today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Haji Goul Osmani is accused of attacking a 6-year-old boy in St. Louis Hills. His first court appearance was postponed from last week to allow the court to find a translator who speaks the Pashto language.Osmani is an Afghan refugee. He's reportedly married and has three small children. Investigators took him into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy. Police said that the crime happened Sunday, July, 23. The victim was riding his bicycle when investigators explained that Osmani snatched him off the bike, took him to a vacant home, and assaulted him.   Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested The investigation revealed another crime happened a week earlier July 16, at Francis Park involving a 12-year-old victim a day after police released surveillance. They shared that they received 100 tips from the public and were able to arrest Osmani as a result. The Circuit Attorney's Office charged him with statutory sodomy and sexual misconduct involv...

Cloudy and cooler Monday, next rain chances Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Cooler air is settling in behind Sunday evening’s storms. Some scattered showers will linger Monday morning. It will be mostly cloudy through the day and breezy, with temperature highs near 80. We'll have clearing skies into Monday evening. Overnight temps will dip into the 60s and we’ll watch for some fog. It's set to be partly cloudy and quiet Tuesday, with highs in the mid 80s.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Our next rain chances arrive on Wednesday with widespread showers and storms moving in along a front. This system is still out over the Pacific Ocean, so there are still some questions - but let’s watch for some stronger storms Wednesday afternoon.  

Dr. Kelvin Adams starts as new pres. and CEO of 'St. Louis Community Foundation' today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Former St. Louis Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kelvin Adams starts a new job Monday.He's the new president and CEO of the 'St. Louis Community Foundation'. The group connects potential donors with charities. They host the annual 'Give STL Day.' Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested Adams retired after 14 years as superintendent. He'll join the FOX 2 studio live around 7:40 a.m.

'Beatle Bob' tribute show taking place tonight at Ballpark Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A memorial tribute show is planned Monday night to remember St. Louis's own 'Beatle Bob.'His real name was Robert Matonis. His nickname was given to him by a nun in grade school. Bob died two weeks ago after battling Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 70 years old. Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested For more than 25 years, Beatle Bob was seen dancing at concerts all over St. Louis and around the country. You couldn't miss his polyester suits and black mop-top haircut.'The Schwag,' a 'Grateful Dead' cover band will headline a free tribute show Monday night at Ballpark Village, starting at 5:00 p.m. Members of The Beatles sound-alike group 'The Liverpool Legends' will also perform.

St. Louis City Museum starting 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City Museum is hosting a 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive starting Monday.You're invited to fill the school bus on the roof of the museum with school supplies. Gomber shuts down former team, pitches Rockies past Cardinals 1-0 for rare series win in St. Louis They'll be donated to 'Kid Smart' for distribution to under-privileged students in 160 area schools.

Final day of special election absentee voting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Monday is the final day to vote absentee in a small special election in the St. Louis Hills Business District.Voters are being asked whether to impose a 50 cent property tax for every $100 of property valuation. If approved, the tax would run through 2029. Gomber shuts down former team, pitches Rockies past Cardinals 1-0 for rare series win in St. Louis Absentee ballots can be cast at the St. Louis Election Board Office on North Tucker Boulevard from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A photo ID is required.

MSD hosting final public sewer rate hike meeting today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - MSD is hosting its last public hearing to talk about plans to raise sewer rates across the St. Louis metro area.The utility company wants to spend more than one and a half billion dollars on construction and related work for wastewater services. To pay for the work, the agency proposes a combination of rate increases and issuing $750 million in voter-approved debt funding. Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested If voters approve the rate hike request, the average bill for a single-family household will go from $57to $75 starting next July. The final meeting is Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the MSD headquarters in downtown St. Louis.

Double shooting leaves 1 person dead, another injured in Wellston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Major Case Squad is activated for a fatal shooting Saturday night in Wellston.Someone shot two people on page Avenue Near Morton at around 8:30 p.m. One person died, and the the other victim was seriously injured. Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested Their identities have not yet been released. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Health care becoming one of the nation's most violent fields

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward, and nurses were warned the man might try to abduct his partner's newborn.Hours later, the visitor opened fire, killing a security guard and sending patients, nurses and doctors scrambling for cover.The shooting at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland was part of a wave of gun violence sweeping through U.S. hospitals and medical centers, which have struggled to adapt to the growing threats.A blurred police vehicle is seen in this file image. (Getty Images)Such attacks have helped make health care one of the nation's most violent fields. Data shows American health care workers now suffer more nonfatal injuries from workplace violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.“Health care workers don’t even think about that when they decide they want to be a nurse or a doctor. But as far as actual violence goes, statistically, health ca...

Back to school DIY: Personalize your child’s gear with this popular crafter’s glue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:42 GMT

The back-to-school shopping list may be fully checked off, but a student isn’t ready to go to school without every last item bearing their name so it doesn’t get mixed up with their classmates’ stuff.A cottage industry of custom stamps, labels, and more has sprung up, particularly on social media, catering to parents looking to easily personalize their children’s belongings. But for parents with multiple children, or those simply looking to save money, all you need is Mod Podge.The glue is beloved by crafters for its ability to seal and dry clear, with either a matte or gloss finish, on a variety of surfaces. And it’s dishwasher safe.Parents can save money on all things back-to-school by using what’s already on hand. (Darleene Powells/MediaNews Group) A previously purchased bottle of Mod Podge recently came in handy as I shopped online for stickers I could use to personalize the blank surface of the new gray water bottles I bought for my children going back to schoo...