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Task force prepares for billions in aviation investments 

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-08-27 21:18:15

SUMMARY: A new Aerospace and Aviation Task Force has been announced by the St. Louis Regional Freight Way, expected to generate billions in economic activity and create over 1,000 in the region. The task force aims to connect local companies with educational institutions to ensure a prepared workforce for the aviation industry. Notable investments include Lambert International’s $2.8 terminal and Boeing’s commitments totaling $2 billion. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of internships and field trips for , fostering career opportunities in a rapidly growing job market, particularly in aerospace manufacturing, where St. Louis is a key player.

A new collaboration will prepare the St. Louis region for billions of dollars in economic activity for the area. 

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Body found at Macoupin County residence

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

SUMMARY: A investigation is underway in Coupee County, Illinois, after authorities discovered a deceased body at a residence 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 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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Police investigating after multiple beehives set on fire in St. Louis County

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-17 10:27:53

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The Ladue and Frontenac Departments are each investigating after two separate beehives were set on fire in just the past two months.

The most recent incident occurred Sept. 11 around 5 a.m. at the Carmelite Monastery off Clayton Road. Doorbell from across the street shows an explosion in the distance and smoke billowing from the beehive.

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The Ladue responded and put the fire out before it could spread, but the hive was destroyed. It appeared the alleged doused the hive with a fire accelerant—possibly gasoline—before setting it ablaze.

Neighbor Amanda Holman was stunned to find out what happened.

“It was somewhat of an explosion,” Holman explained. “Somebody definitely didn’t want these bees here anymore.”

She lives close to the monastery and knows the beekeeper, and she says he is devastated by what happened. The beekeeper, who spoke to FOX 2 but did not want to be identified, had an agreement with the monastery that he could use the . He underscored how unnecessary setting the hive on fire was and emphasized how critical bees are to our ecosystem.

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Other neighbors also don’t understand why someone would do this, according to Holman.

“They’re honeybees! They’re critical to our existence. It’s a shame. But I hope whoever did this either learns their lesson or gets caught,” she said.

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From villain to hero: one man’s untold ‘Chimp Crazy’ story

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-17 10:23:54

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A man villainized for shooting an escaped chimp on his property in 2001 is called a “” by some . He’s also responsible …

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