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St. Charles County considering property tax freeze for senior citizens

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Charles County Council is set to vote on a property-tax freeze for seniors Monday night. If the bill passes, the county would become the first in the region to approve this kind of tax break. The measure that the St. Charles County Council is voting on would localize the one that the Missouri legislature passed earlier this year. Governor Mike Parson signed it into law.The new Missouri law allows individual counties to freeze property tax rates on the primary homes of people ages 62 and up. It would also create a tax credit to offset the cost of their property taxes and end state taxes on social security benefits starting in 2024.The proposed legislation also ends state taxes on social security benefits starting in 2024. The tax freeze would apply to all taxing jurisdictions located within St. Charles County. Think things like school districts and fire districts, not just the portion of a property tax bill that goes to the county itself. Tri My Be...

Police investigating fatal north St. Louis County crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One person is dead after a fatal crash in north St. Louis County. County police were called to the scene at Halls Ferry and Lucas-Hunt Roads around 11:00 p.m. SaturdayUpon arrival, officers found a pickup truck had hit a sedan when it was turning onto Lucas and Hunt Road. The driver of the pickup, along with the driver and one of the passengers in the sedan, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course One of the sedan passengers was declared dead at the scene. The police are still investigating.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person injured in downtown St. Louis crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person was hurt in an early morning crash in downtown St. Louis. Tri My Best adaptive triathlon: empowering kids and raising funds for a cause It was on Chouteau and South 7th Street and happened after one driver of an SUV and a car collided at the intersection.

'March to The Arch' memorial event happening today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS, COUNTY, Mo. - The 'March to The Arch' memorial event in honor of 9/11 is happening Monday.It's a 21-mile walk that begins at Mike Duffy's in West County and concludes at the base of the Gateway Arch. There's no cost to participate, and you're welcome to join at any point along the way with the group. Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course It's Monday promptly at 9:11 a.m.

Enterprise Center hosting 9/11 Day of Service today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - In cities across the nation, people will pause and remember the tragedy of 9/11 on Monday. Here in the bi-state area, there are several events happening to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.The Missouri Community Service Commission, in partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank and the St. Louis Blues, hosts the '9/11 Day of Service.' Volunteers will gather together to pack meals for as many as 400,000 people who are in need. Tri My Best adaptive triathlon: empowering kids and raising funds for a cause It's happening from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Center. FOX 2's Blair Ledet will bring you a live report from that event.

U.S. Rep. Jason Smith discussing rural healthcare expansion in Crystal City, Missouri today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. - There's a roundtable talk Monday morning with healthcare professionals in Crystal City.  U.S. Representative Jason Smith wants to hear proposals for improving and expanding healthcare access in rural and underserved communities. Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course His key areas of interest are the differences in pay between rural and urban healthcare workers, the difference in costs for patients in rural areas versus urban ones, and how to bring more healthcare workers to the state, especially in underserved areas.

The goose bump inducing 9/11 Clydesdale Super Bowl ad, then and now

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we remember a touching tribute by a St. Louis-based company that aired only once during the 2002 Super Bowl. This poignant ad featured the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales traveling to New York City, where they bowed their heads in front of the fractured skyline.This emotional tribute was the result of a remarkable collaborative effort involving Congress, the New York City Mayor's Office, and others. Filming took place during a fragile moment in American history, with the nation at war and on edge. The ad's production team had unprecedented access, with then Mayor Giuliani granting permission for a helicopter to film the Clydesdales in Battery Park. How the Clydesdales trained to honor 9/11 victims for the 2002 Super Bowl A decade later, the ad was remastered and used in a fundraising campaign for the National September 11 Memorial. On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Anheuser-Busch updated the ad once more. The com...

'Clayton Memorial Climb' honors firefighters killed on 9/11

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb was opened for participants at the Clayton Enterprise Center. The 9/11 Stair Climb was an opportunity for participants to pay tribute to the courageous firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice during the tragic events. The event involved climbing a symbolic representation of the World Trade Center towers, which comprise the stairs of the Enterprise Center. This climb served to remember and commemorate the bravery and selflessness displayed by the first responders on that fateful day.  Tri My Best adaptive triathlon: empowering kids and raising funds for a cause Participants had the choice to climb individually or as part of a team. Whether individuals are seasoned athletes, firefighters, or anyone simply wishing to pay their respects, the Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb warmly welcomes all. By participating in the Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb, attendees not only honored a s...

“Crook Manifesto,” by Colson Whitehead, and more short book reviews

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

“Crook Manifesto: A Novel” by Colson Whitehead (Amazon)Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. Sure, you could read advertising blurbs on Amazon, but wouldn’t you be more likely to believe a neighbor with no skin in the game over a corporation being fed words by publishers? So in this series, we are sharing these mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email [email protected].“Crook Manifesto,” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday, 2023)This is part two of Whitehead’s planned trilogy set in Harlem. Part 1 was “Harlem Shuffle,” set in the 1960s. This one is set in the 1970s and follows many of the same characters. But a new decade spells new escapades for our hero, Ray Carney, who vowed at the end of Part 1 to walk away from his criminal associates and all the dangers those relationships held. Easier said than done, particularly ...

Four-bedroom home in Fremont sells for $2.1 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:42 GMT

35349 Terra Cotta Circle – Google Street ViewA 2,389-square-foot house built in 1999 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 35300 block of Terra Cotta Circle in Fremont was sold on July 21, 2023. The $2,075,000 purchase price works out to $869 per square foot. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 2,032-square-foot home on the 35200 block of Saltillo Place in Fremont sold in May 2023, for $1,601,000, a price per square foot of $788. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,669-square-foot home on Terra Cotta Circle in Fremont sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $599. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Sandstone Drive, Fremont, in May 2023, a 1,789-square-foot home was sold for $1,503,000, a price per square foot of $840. The hom...