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Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

EAST CARONDELET, Ill. – The East Carondelet community is mourning the loss of a man known for his generosity. Wade Bivins, 57, was struck and killed on Interstate 255 Wednesday. He was a tow truck operator responding to a call for a vehicle that had trouble.“I never heard the man say no to anything and I don’t care what time of the day or night it was,” East Carondelet Mayor Herb Simmons said.Bivins was a volunteer firefighter with Prairie Du Pont Fire Department. He served on the East Carondelet Emergency Services Disaster Agency and even volunteered to play Santa Claus for community Christmas celebrations.Simmons and other community members gathered on Wednesday to mourn the loss. Bivins was a husband, father, and grandfather.“He’s a first responder, and he’s out there helping someone that’s broke down and just think if they would have just moved over,” Simmons said.Illinois State Police responded near I-255 and Route 3 when Bivins was struck. Investigators believe he was loading ...

St. Louis begins tracking inmate overdoses after avoiding questions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There is a major policy change at the St. Louis City Justice Center, something the city confirmed the day before a FOX Files investigation into overdoses at the jail.On Oct. 26, the FOX Files asked the St. Louis Department of Public Safety (DPS) how many inmates overdosed and the number of people who died while in jail.A spokesman for DPS turned over in-custody death numbers but did not share how many inmates overdosed and survived.Days turned into weeks, but DPS never shared the statistics, despite multiple follow-up emails.DPS notified the media of multiple medical emergencies that happened on Nov. 3, but there was no mention of drugs being involved.On Nov. 20, more than three weeks after our original request, the FOX Files requested an interview with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones or Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemmons-Abdullah about the city’s failure to share overdose numbers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Security plates reinstalled on Famous Barr building as city moves to use eminent domain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Big changes could mean a new beginning for the beloved Famous Barr building (the former Railway Exchange building) in downtown St. Louis.FOX 2 confirmed the building is being secured for a potential new owner and a new future.For a second time, a company began installing metal plates over the building's boarded-up windows on the ground floor.DAWGS Vacant Property Security of Chicago started putting up the metal plates a little more than a month ago but failed to consult the St. Louis Fire Department and had to remove the plates the next day. There were concerns about firefighters being able to get inside if the building caught fire.There was a first-floor interior fire in early October, likely started by vagrants in the building.That fire followed the death of fire department K9 Balko. Balko fell to his death during a search of the building in March.“I lost a dog in that building. We’ve had a pretty major fire in that building,” St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said...

Labor union leader optimistic idled steel mill will make comeback

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – We’re learning more about what's next for the hundreds of steelworkers facing layoffs in Granite City. Two people close to the situation tell FOX 2 they feel there is reason for workers to stay optimistic.The head of the local steelworkers union and another local official said they are optimistic there will be jobs available for the affected employees, whether it’s at the steel mill or not.News Tuesday that U.S. Steel would be laying off hundreds of people in Granite City left many, including the steelworkers themselves, stunned. One worker told FOX 2 they found out about the layoffs from watching the news. Another worker, Keith Snow, said he is stuck in a holding pattern.“I don’t know what’s going to happen if I’m one of the few that stay or go,” Snow said.U.S. Steel employee Scott Coleman is angry at the company for the way they’ve handled these recent layoffs.“It’s terrible. There’s a lot of guys out of work and struggling during Christmastime. And it’s not a...

Suspects at large following attempted carjacking in Tower Grove South

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – An attempted carjacking on Wednesday ended with one person receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department website shows 104 reported carjackings citywide this year. A split-second decision stopped one driver from becoming the next victim."They were seated in their vehicle when a black-colored sedan pulled along next to them. Two unknown black males exited the vehicle, the black sedan, and approached the victim's vehicle," Sgt. Charles Wall, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, said.City police said the victims were inside a truck parked in the Tower Grove South neighborhood as the two men got out of the car and demanded their truck. Missouri teen sentenced for murder of SIUE student "One suspect displayed a firearm and the victims were ordered out of the vehicle by both suspects. The driver of the victim vehicle placed the vehicle in reverse in an attempt to flee when the suspects began firing at their vehicle," Sgt. Wall said...

Loved ones mourn Hollywood exec killed by homeless woman in Mid-Wilshire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

Loved ones are mourning a Hollywood executive who was shot and killed by a homeless woman who had broken into his home.The victim Michael Latt, 33, was found shot Monday night in his Mid-Wilshire home on the 900 block of Alandele Avenue around 6 p.m.A woman, Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, was arrested at the scene as the suspected shooter, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Latt was transported to a local hospital where he died a few hours later.His sudden death has left colleagues stunned and loved ones devastated. Some of Latt’s friends described him as a “social justice warrior.”Latt was born into an entertainment family and worked as a marketing agent for films. His mother, Michell Satter, who is a founding senior director for Sundance Film Festival, said her son was devoted to helping others.From left: Common, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Latt seen in a personal photo.Michael Latt, 33, in a photo from his Instagram. (@michaellatt)Michael Latt seen in a personal photo....

BART police searching for person who entered tracks, caused major delays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

(KRON) -- BART service across the Transbay Tube was halted for more than an hour on Wednesday due to a person who entered the tracks. BART police are now searching for that person. BART released a surveillance image of the person Wednesday evening. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (510) 464-7040. The person entered the tracks at the Embarcadero station. BART police inspected the Transbay Tube before clearing trains to return to normal but did not say anything about what happened to the person on the tracks."We are very sorry for the service disruption this individual caused and we are looking to hold them accountable," BART said. BART trains were delayed from before 5 p.m. Wednesday to after 6:15 p.m. The SF Bay Ferry added extra boats to cross the bay due to the delay.

Complaints of SF homelessness, drug use are back post-APEC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

(KRON) -- When world leaders were in town for APEC this month, residents took notice of how clean the area was during the event.Nearly two weeks since then and complaints of homelessness and drug use are back. The area around Moscone Center was nearly impossible to get close to unless you were credentialed. That meant no unhoused people inside or even around the security fencing. SF residents warned about Vanilla gift card scam amid holiday shopping season Now that the event is over, things are going back to the way they were. Fencing and clean streets were common sites near Moscone Center during APEC.Now that the fencing has been removed, city residents like Tyson Wrensch say tents are returning to the sidewalks.“We’re starting to see it come back, but slowly,” Wrensch said. He lives in the Civic Center area of San Francisco and says once the world leaders left town, violence and open-air drug use came back to the areas surrounding Moscone.“The problem is drugs so if we can take...

Silver Alert issued for missing woman in North Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

(KRON) -- California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Tuesday for a missing woman. Michele Paul, 81, has not been seen since Nov. 25. Paul is a 5-foot-2, 110-pound white woman with gray hair and black eyes. She is considered at-risk due to her age and cognitive issues. Paul was seen at her home in Geyserville on Nov. 14, and the alert was activated on behalf of the Healdsburg Police Department. Paul is believed to be driving a black 2019 Volkswagen Jetta with the California license plate 8LBD141. She was seen again in Monte Rio at about 2 p.m. on Nov. 25. She was going westbound on Highway 116 leaving Monte Rio. Healdsburg police turned the investigation over to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Anyone who sees Paul is asked to call 9-1-1 or (707) 565-2121. A Silver Alert is issued for an elderly, developmentally, or cognitively impaired person who has gone missing.

Jimmy Vesey breaks tie with 4:15 left, Rangers rally to beat Red Wings 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:26 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey broke a tie with 4:15 left and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and Alexis Lafrenière had two assists for the Rangers, who scored twice in the third period to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Igor Shesterkin finished with 26 saves.Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist, Moritz Seider also scored and Andrew Copp had two assists for Detroit, which had won three straight. Ville Husso, making his second start in 18 days, stopped 38 shots.Miller tied it at 9:14 of the third, one-timing a pass from Mika Zibanejad. Vesey then put the Rangers ahead off a rebound.CANADIENS 4, BLUE JACKETS 2COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joel Armia scored with 2:57 left and the Montreal beat the Columbus for its third road victory in four games.Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield and Gustav Lindström also scored and Sam Montembeault stopped 26 shots for Mont...