ST. LOUIS - A man of many hats, FOX 2's Andy Banker switches gears on select spring weekends, stepping into duty as the stadium voice of the St. Louis Battlehawks. The 2024 UFL season marks Andy's first as the Battlehawks stadium announcer, reprising a role he had with the NFL's Rams during their last six years in St. Louis. Nearly one decade removed from his last game with the Rams, who relocated to Los Angeles in 2016, Andy says the wait was well worth it for his newest opportunity. "It's fun to get to make those big calls for a touchdown, a big sack, or a turnover," said Andy. "This allows ..read more

ST. LOUIS – The mysterious case of Pravin Varughese’s death is resurfacing in the media, courtesy of NBC’s Dateline series. Dateline, a series that originally aired in 2019, has recently reignited interest in Varughese’s death through posts on the network’s social media platforms. Varughese, a 19-year-old student at SIU-Carbondale, died in 2014 after going missing. Initially, an autopsy concluded that hypothermia was the cause of death. However, Varughese’s family opted for a second autopsy, which suggested blunt force trauma. Charles Stegmeyer, attorney for the Varughese family, claims that t ..read more

ST. LOUIS -- There'll be a lot of dry weather this weekend but we'll also have some thunderstorms at times. Today will be warm with a mix of clouds and sun. Temperatures climb into the mid-80s. Some strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening. With these stronger storms, the main threat will be strong winds and some hail. We'll also have plenty of dry time on Sunday, but a few spot storms will be possible by the afternoon, with rain spreading into the evening and overnight hours. We are not concerned about severe weather at this time on Sunday. Sunday's highs will be in the mid-70s ..read more

ST. LOUIS -- A Kentucky Derby event supporting kids with type 1 diabetes is also taking place today. The event shines a light on kids who are strong and resilient in life while managing this disease. The fundraiser is happening at Herbie's in Clayton, where you can sip on mint juleps. There's also a cigar roller, raffles, and prizes for best hat and best dressed. While celebrating the 150th Kentucky Derby, the organizers are asking you to support the cause. AKA is the most exciting two minutes in sports ..read more

ST. LOUIS -- The cancer support community of Greater St. Louis is hosting its annual Steps for Hope event this morning at 10 a.m.. The event is a walk-slash-fun run in the sailboat cove at Creve Coeur Park. The day includes your choice of a 1 mile or 3.7 mile walk, snacks, a raffle, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Steps for Hope is a fundraising campaign where people and families come together for a day of community to build awareness and raise money for CSC St. Louis.  You can register for the event from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Dan Gray, a former Fox 2 anchor, reporter, and cancer s ..read more

OVERLAND, Mo. - The family of a 5-year-old wants to know what happened at school that required a trip to the hospital and resuscitation by the heroin overdose medicine Narcan. The incident occurred on April 26 in the middle of the school day at Marion Elementary School in Overland. The family’s attorney, Ben Tobin, told us, “He was minutes away from dying due to an opioid overdose.” Tobin walked into Ritenour School District headquarters Friday with the victim’s mom and grandma, whose identities are remaining private for the sake of the child. “We’re trying to get answers here. I’m trying to h ..read more

ST. LOUIS – A burned, abandoned house has become a hazard in a north St. Louis neighborhood. “It’s an eyesore and it’s a hazard; we have schools over here, kids walking past the bus stop...anybody could get assaulted and drug up in this vacant building,” Patricia Hall, resident, said. The residence caught fire and burned over a year ago, and residents have tried to get the city to tear it down to no avail. Neighbors were told that the city has to track down the private owner and go through procedures before it can be demolished. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Sub ..read more

ST. LOUIS - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators joined forces with several organizations to stage a demonstration near Washington University Friday.  Demonstrators chanted, held signs and blocked traffic as tempers flared at times among those who encountered the protests. Our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch captured images of a driver trying to travel through demonstrators blocking traffic. Video shows the driver exiting his vehicle and throwing punches before protest organizers intervene and the driver leaves.  Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX later captured images of some p ..read more

ST. LOUIS - It’s going to get louder in the coming weeks as massive numbers of periodical cicadas are emerging in full force. “We haven’t really been hearing them sing or perform yet so we’re probably just at those very early stages of them just beginning to emerge here in the area,” Dan Zarlenga, media specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation St. Louis region, said. Brood 19 is a 13-year periodical cicada that last emerged back in 2011. These emerge earlier than the annual ‘dog day’ cicadas that you hear in July and August. “The difference is when the periodical cicadas emerge ..read more

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - The Chesterfield Police Department says they need help from the public after detectives made an alarming discovery during a recent arrest. A man is in custody for filming women inside their homes without their knowledge. "The resident was alerted via Ring of motion in her backyard. She checked the footage and captured an unknown male looking in her window," Sgt. Robert Powell, Chesterfield Police Department, said. Sgt. Powell says the video shows Suraj Shah standing outside the victim's home, filming them.  "He's just going around videotaping. At this particular home ..read more