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How you can watch FOX 2, KPLR 11 during DirecTV blackout

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As you may have seen or heard by now, DirecTV and U-verse have dropped FOX 2 and KPLR 11 programming. While our parent company, Nexstar, works to negotiate a fair contract to restore our stations to your airwaves, here are all the ways you can watch us while the situation is sorted out.

Five good, five not-so-good Cardinals moves under John Mozeliak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals are on track for their worst finish in nearly a century, uncharted territory for longtime lead executive John Mozeliak. Now is his 28th year in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and 16th year at the top of the front office, Mozeliak has taken lots of heat from fans in what's shaping to be a nightmare season. The Cardinals' President of Baseball Operations recently sat down with FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne to discuss some front-office mistakes, fan frustration directed toward him and even some calls from fans to resign. Full Interview: Martin Kilcoyne one-on-one with John Mozeliak Mozeliak suggested some models for building the roster haven't worked this season and vows that "changes have to happen." Just a few weeks away from the trade deadline, Mozeliak will be tasked with making some tough decisions on how to shape the Cardinals for the rest of 2023 and beyond. As for the trade deadline approach, Mozeliak hinted just about anythin...

Rep. Cody Smith enters race for Missouri Treasurer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

CARTHAGE, Mo. — A southwest Missouri politician is officially announcing his run for statewide office.The big announcement came from Carthage on Thursday."I'm excited to announce that I'll be seeking the Republican nomination for State Treasurer next August," said MO Rep. Cody Smith, R Candidate State Treas. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Marking the campaign kickoff for State Representative Cody Smith. For him, it's the next step in a path that started ten years ago."In 2013 my wife and I had our son Charlie and that really brought things into focus for me as it does for a lot of folks. And I have also owned a company for 10 years or so work that works in the healthcare industry. And I grew really frustrated while trying to provide for m...

UPDATE: Suspect in Carlinville, Illinois murder in custody

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

CARLINVILLE, Ill. - Investigators have identified a person suspected of killing a man in Carlinville, Illinois, Wednesday evening. The suspect was arrested Thursday afternoon.Police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 block of Johnson Street around 7:20 p.m., and found the victim, identified as Dana Morgan Jr., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.Morgan was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was 37. Lawmaker to review law ‘in-depth’ after cars with expired tags towed from driveways Authorities were able to identify a person of interest in the murder and, by Thursday, presented the case to the Macoupin County State's Attorney's Office.Prosecutors charged Shawn Evans, 36, with first-degree murder. A judge set his bond at $2 million.The Carlinville Police Department apprehended Evans shortly after 3:45 p.m. A department spokesperson credited the assistance of the Macoupin County and Montgomery County sheriff's offices, the Illinois State Police, Illi...

Coyotes cutting ties with Alex Galchenyuk less than 2 weeks after signing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes are cutting ties with forward Alex Galchenyuk less than two weeks after signing him to a one-year contract.“The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers for purposes of terminating his contract,” the team said in a statement on Thursday. “The Club will have no further comment at this time.”The Coyotes signed Galchenyuk to a one-year, $775,000 contract on July 1, the opening of free agency.The 29-year-old had 19 goals and 22 assists with the Coyotes in 2018-19 and returned in 2021-22, finishing with six goals and 15 assists in 60 games. Galchenyuk played 11 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season, spending most of the year in the AHL.

Caretaker of disabled adults in Arvada is charged with sexual assault of an at-risk person

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

A caretaker of disabled adults in Arvada has been charged with sexual assault of an at-risk person, and authorities suspect that there may be additional victims in the metro area.Eugene “Gene” Gillespie, 71, who was arrested by Arvada police in April, is also charged with unlawful sexual contact against an at-risk person, neglect of an at-risk person and stalking, according to an Arvada Police Department news release.PRESS RELEASE: Caretaker of Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Adults Charged; Police Seek Information.Please contact the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office if you have information related to allegations involving the suspect. pic.twitter.com/VArVIcFFEG— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) July 13, 2023 Gillespie worked as a caretaker for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults in a daycare program, according to the release.He was arrested in April after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a victim in his care...

Third bus of migrants arrives in Los Angeles from Texas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

Another bus carrying migrants arrived in Los Angeles from Texas, Mayor Karen Bass announced Thursday. The bus arrived at Union Station in downtown L.A. around 12:40 p.m., the mayor said in a statement. "The City has continued to work with City Departments, the County, and a coalition of nonprofit organizations, in addition to our faith partners, to execute a plan set in place earlier this year. As we have before, when we became aware of the bus yesterday, we activated our plan," said Zach Seidl, a spokesperson for Bass.No further details about the bus were released by the mayor's office Thursday, but the Los Angeles Times reported there were 35 migrants on board. The bus was sent to California by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Times reported.It's the third time a bus carrying migrants has arrived in Los Angeles from Texas over the past month. The second bus carrying migrants from the Texas-Mexico border to Los Angeles arrived on July 1, 2023. (KTLA)On June 14, 42 migrants were bused to...

Taylor Swift fan's attempt to sell concert tickets for charity takes an unexpected twist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

Perhaps no modern musician has a more dedicated and devoted fanbase than Taylor Swift.Swift, 33, is currently in the midst of a world-spanning concert tour that is selling out arenas despite exorbitant ticket prices, and sparking a conversation about the ticket resale market.Tickets for the Eras Tour are extremely hard to come by, with scalpers and reselling sites snatching up many of the tickets within seconds of them going on sale. The resulting mayhem led to tickets going for hundreds, if not thousands, above their advertised price.One Swift fan lucky enough to beat the bots and grab a pair of Eras Tour tickets was engineer and TV presenter Emily Calandrelli. Emily Calandrelli (left) and Steve Spangler on stage during the 45th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 27, 2018, in Pasadena, California. (Getty Images,)Calandrelli had purchased six tickets for the pop star's concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Aug. 3, but decide...

Alaska adding new daily flights from LAX to Guatemala City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

Alaska Airlines will be expanding its service to Central America in the coming months, adding a brand new destination to its service options: Guatemala City.Beginning in December, Alaska will begin offering daily flights between LAX and the Guatemalan capital. The flights will be offered year-round and will be the first flights Alaska has ever offered to Guatemala.The daily flights will begin Dec. 14, with passengers flying aboard a Boeing 737 aircraft. Alaska Airlines wants to reinvent the check-in experience Guatemala City is known for its rich Mayan history, high altitude and its unique geography, with stunning views of several volcanoes located in close proximity to the city. Nearby, the town of Antigua delights visitors with its unmistakable and unique architecture inspired by Baroque design, and world-class farm-to-table dining options.The famous architecture and yellow arch in the main street of Antigua at sunrise with the active Agua volcano in the background, Guatemala. ...

Beidi Chambers, Elyse Chambers Killed in Tesla Crash on San Tomas Expressway [Santa Clara, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:57:58 GMT

Mother and Daughter Dead after Solo-Car Crash near Forbes AvenueSANTA CLARA, CA (July 13, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a car crash on San Tomas Expressway claimed the lives of Beidi Chambers and Elyse Chambers.The incident happened on June 14th, at around 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of San Tomas Expressway and Forbes Avenue.According to reports, Beidi Chambers was driving a white 2021 Tesla Model Y with her daughter Elyse Chambers as a passenger. For reasons currently unknown, the Tesla collided with a tree.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. There, officials pronounced 44-year-old Beidi Chambers and 12-year-old Elyse Chambers dead at the scene.Following the collision, Christopher Chambers, husband of Beidi and father of Elyse, created a GoFundMe to support the costs of their funeralsThe Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Beidi Chambers and Elyse Chambers. May you find comfort and str...