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One seriously injured in vehicle-pedestrian crash near COTA, ATCEMS says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

DEL VALLE, Texas -- One person suffered serious injuries after a vehicle-pedestrian crash near the Circuit of the Americas on Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Medics, Travis County Fire Rescue and the Austin Fire Department responded to the crash at 7300-7711 Elroy Road in Del Valle, which is north of COTA.Medics said one person was taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.No other information was available Friday, and medics were no longer on the scene.

Missing 11-year-old in Cedar Park found safe, police say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Cedar Park Police Department said an 11-year-old reported missing on Friday was found safe, the agency said on social media.The child was previously reported missing around 6:30 p.m. in Cedar Park, according to police.No other details were provided by police Friday.

Minnesota CAIR says Woodbury woman loses 30 family members in Israeli airstrike

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

A Woodbury woman lost 30 Palestinian family members in an Israeli airstrike, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) announced Friday.CAIR-MN said Tariq and Manal Hamouda of Woodbury lost 30 family members when rockets hit their homes.The family owned an eye clinic in Gaza, and of the family members killed, four were doctors.“All of Manal’s siblings, spouses, and children were killed,” CAIR-MN said, noting that the only survivors were Manal’s mother and one nephew.Related ArticlesLocal News | In St. Paul, Jewish groups rally for Palestinians and call for a ceasefire Local News | Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released Local News | Biden faces tough battle to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more Local News | Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for b...

Wisconsin high school football: Menomonie tops River Falls again to move on to Level 2 of playoffs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

For years, the second round of the playoffs felt like a birthright for Menomonie football players. That’s how frequently the Mustangs made deep playoff runs. So last fall’s Level 1 exit — capping a 3-7 campaign — likely felt like a disappointment for the program.But, a year later, Menomonie is back where it belongs.The Mustangs beat Big Rivers Conference rival River Falls for the second time in 14 days, topping the sixth-seeded Wildcats 28-7 in their playoff opener on Friday at University of Wisconsin-Stout.Menomonie will play the winner of Friday’s contest between New Richmond and Marshfield next week in Level 2.  Menomonie also beat River Falls 39-15 on Oct. 6.Leading 14-7 at the break, Menomonie’s rushing attack simply wore down the River Falls defense. Mustangs running back John Higbie ran for a pair of second-half scores, including a 50-yarder to put Menomonie up 28-7 and all but seal the deal. Higbie simply proved too difficult to bring down...

Person shot after argument in Wentzville, one taken into custody

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - An argument between two people led to a shooting Friday evening in Wentzville, police say. The shooting happened in a cul de sac on Evergreen Court just before 8 p.m. Friday. Police tell FOX 2 that the victim was struck several times. When officers arrived, they performed life-saving measures on the victim before they were rushed to the hospital. Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area FOX 2 has not yet confirmed the condition of the person shot, and one person of interest is in custody as of 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-270 in north St. Louis County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck Friday evening on Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the collision happened on 270 near North Florissant Road. Brittish Williams – From ‘Basketball Wives’ to guilty plea EMS crews and Florissant police are currently on the scene. Traffic in both directions of I-270 has been slowed, but not shut down. An accident reconstruction team with the Missouri State Highway Patrol has also responded to the scene. It's unclear what led up to the collision at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

St. Louis County grand jury indicts St. Louis firefighter in wallet-theft case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County grand jury has indicted St. Louis firefighter Arnold Britt on one felony charge of receiving stolen property and one misdemeanor charge of fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. The allegations stem from accusations that Britt took the wallet of one of the survivors of a deadly crash in February and used the cards to make purchases in St. Louis County.  Four victims were killed when police said a red-light runner forced the vehicle over the South Grand overpass at Forest Park Avenue.   Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Seven Robinson-Laney was one of four survivors. While he was hospitalized, the crash victim said someone used his debit card. In an April interview with FOX 2, Robinson-Laney pointed a finger of blame at a firefighter on the scene. “It’s just hurtful,” he simply put it.  During that interview, Robinson-Laney said police investigated the accusation but told his family that when the firefighter was questioned...

You Paid For It: Northside families left in the lurch after water main break

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A water main break caused tens of thousands of dollars in damages last summer for some northside families along Carter Avenue, many of whom are still seeking help from St. Louis City Hall. The You Paid For It team decided to turn to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen for help since their pay was doubled to $72,000 a year, but we ran into a stone wall. One alderman who represents Carter Street agreed to an interview, but back on the day she was scheduled to talk with FOX 2.She later sent a text to FOX 2's Elliott Davis, saying: "Elliott, if you're going to be honest and truthful, you know that the mayor's office has control. Aldermen do not. I am continuing to work on the issue.” Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Homeowners on Carter Street, like Marine Veteran Cornelius Higgins, had this to say in light of Aldermen doubling their pay to $70,000: “We vote for these people in office. Now that you are in there, you are not doing anything to help us. I mean, we'...

New basketball courts open at Tower Grove Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was all smiles Friday afternoon at Tower Grove Park as St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones helped cut the ribbon on the new basketball courts.  "It sends a signal to our community that parks are welcome for everyone no matter how you choose to have fun,” said Jones.The two basketball courts had been years in the making, part of Tower Grove Park's 2017 Master plan. The courts were paid through a 2020 grant.   Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area “This is fantastic,” said Tower Grove Park Executive Director Bill Reininger. "This has been one of the top projects just because it was so heavily requested, and you can see how well it's being used and appreciated." About 70 kids and four area university basketball teams, including Harris Stowe State University and Washington University, were on hand for the fun. "I feel like basketball is something that can bring people together,” said Harris Stowe State University senior guard Anthony Bell. Close ...

Limited housing inventory and rising mortgage rates accelerate September slowdown

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:38 GMT

Higher mortgage interest rates combined with limited housing inventory in September accelerated the start of the traditional seasonal slowdown in housing markets across the Denver metro and statewide.Douglas County realtor Cooper Thayer said the market in his area has already settled into winter hibernation.“With showing volume decreasing quickly into the winter season, the competitive edge in the market has certainly shifted slightly towards buyers, but only those who can stomach mortgage rates above 7%,” he said.Despite limited inventory, sellers often face reducing prices and providing interest rate buydowns for sellers, according to the September Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors.According to Boulder-area realtor Kelly Moye, 45% of Boulder County’s listings in Boulder County dropped their prices before going under contract last month.“Sellers are learning how much these changes in rates are truly affecting our buyers a...