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Valuable burl wood found in mysterious tree growths

9 months 3 weeks ago
Burls, the mysterious bulbous growths on trees, are valuable to artisans and can fetch thousands of dollars, but should only be purchased from legitimate salvage operations to avoid poaching from protected forests.
Joe Millitzer

Could Mizzou still qualify for the College Football Playoff?

9 months 3 weeks ago
As the College Football Playoff pool expands from four teams to 12 this season, the Missouri Tigers find themselves somewhat in striking distance of a highly-coveted playoff spot. However, they'll need a series of favorable outcomes to keep that hope alive.
Joey Schneider

What time is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?

9 months 3 weeks ago
Netflix will stream the blockbuster boxing event between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on November 15, featuring a rematch between unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano and super lightweight champion Katie Taylor in the co-main event.
Joe Millitzer

In Your Neighborhood: Red Bud, Illinois

9 months 4 weeks ago
REDBUD, Ill. - With a population of just 3,700, the quiet town of Redbud, Illinois embodies the warm, close-knit spirit of small-town living. The FOX 2 news team is visiting the Randolph County community and locals are sharing what makes their hometown so special. The town is named after the redbud tree, a fact not [...]
Joe Millitzer

Weekend warm up on the way; rain early next week

9 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- Skies have cleared out overnight but we do have areas of fog around Friday morning. Some of it may be thick, leading to morning commute slow downs. Otherwise, Friday will bring mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s. Mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight; wake-up temperatures Saturday around 40.  Partly [...]
Angela Hutti

How Missouri's 57th governor is helping his successor 

9 months 4 weeks ago
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson said he is doing everything he can to make it a smooth transition to the next administration. Parson will officially pass over the reins in January, but until then he's helping Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe and his staff craft next year's budget and asking for their input on decisions. [...]
Emily Manley