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‘Q in the Lou’ Barbecue Festival canceled due to safety concerns

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-08-27 10:00:51

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The “Q in the Lou” Barbecue Festival, an event that was expected to bring pitmasters from across the country to downtown St. Louis, has been canceled less than two weeks before it was scheduled to take place.

The event, which was to be held at the Arch grounds from September 6-8, is a disappointment for many barbecue enthusiasts and has been a popular attraction in St. Louis for about a decade.

Event organizers cited a lack of VIP ticket sales and corporate sponsorship as the primary reasons for the cancellation, a problem they say stemmed from safety concerns surrounding recent high-profile shootings downtown over the Fourth of July weekend.

Sean Hadley, one of the event organizers, confirmed the news to our reporting partners at the St. Louis Post Dispatch and expressed disappointment, saying, “We’re seeing a lack of support. It’s not there.”

The organizers had been working to address sponsor concerns, including downtown safety, but were unable to secure the necessary funding to move forward with the festival.

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Man arrested after wrecking statue at Cathedral Basilica

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12 hours ago

September 18, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-18 10:36:43

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A 35-year-old man was arrested after using construction equipment to destroy the Angel of Harmony statue outside the Cathedral Basilica on Tuesday evening.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) received a call around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening regarding a man tampering with construction equipment. When they arrived on the scene, they found a boom lift had been dropped onto the Angel of Harmony statue.

Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified the man who destroyed the statue. As police searched the Central West End for the suspect, police say they spotted the man, and he took off running, according to SLMPD.

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Hawley and Kunce agree to debate on Missouri Nexstar TV stations

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14 hours ago

September 18, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-18 08:46:26

SUMMARY: FOX 2 is hosting a debate between Missouri Senate candidates at its studios. An invitation was extended to the major party candidates, who have both accepted. Senator Josh Hawley will face off against Senate candidate Lucas Coats on Thursday, October 31st, coinciding with Halloween night.

Candidates in one of the highest profile political races in the country have agreed to a live televised debate. You can see incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce spar on October 31, 2024.

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Body found at Macoupin County residence

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1 day ago

September 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-17 22:08:30

SUMMARY: A death investigation is underway in Coupee County, Illinois, after authorities discovered a deceased body at a residence following a 911 call on Tuesday evening. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is conducting interviews and searching the area but has not released details about the victim or the circumstances of the incident. They are urging anyone with information to contact them. Sheriff Cole reassured the community that there is no danger to the public, and police presence will remain at the scene throughout the night. The investigation is ongoing.

The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after a body was found inside a home in Sawyerville, Illinois, Tuesday evening.

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