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Participating restaurants announced for Troy Pig Out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 16th annual Troy Pig Out is returning to downtown Troy. The event is set for Sunday, July 16 starting at noon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy Pig Out pits restaurants against each other to see who has the best barbecue. Attendees can try samples from each eatery for $4 and vote on whose is the best. The public votes for the People’s Favorite BBQ and three local judges will decide who has the best barbecue in Troy.“This year the format of Pig Out is completely elevated. We opened up the event to the businesses of Troy, as well as vendors from outside Troy, to compete against each other for best of barbecue as people walk around the district trying $4 samples of BBQ food at each establishment,” said Olivia Clemente, executive director of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. New bar and restaurant opening in Milton Participating lineupTatu Tacos at 452 BroadwayMuddaddy Flats at 49...

Storms expected Wednesday evening, more rain Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday afternoon, it began to look more and more likely that Wednesday morning storms would stay just north of the St. Louis region, impacting northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. That means we are in store for a hot, more humid day with temperature highs in the mid 90s.  The cold front dropping south will bring strong to severe storms to the St. Louis region starting late Wednesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Prime time is 5:00 p.m. to midnight, but some rain and storms could linger into the early hours of Thursday. We may get a break in the storm threat Thursday, as it will be partly cloudy and temp highs near 90. Thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon and night, with highs again near 90. 

Mother shot while holding baby; St. Louis County man charged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man is accused of shooting a mother while she held her baby earlier this month. Prosecutors have charged Deondre Powell, 29, with one count of armed criminal action, domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, a witness told police that Powell pull out a firearm and shot the mother of his child in the face. This reportedly happened on July 1 in a north St. Louis County hotel complex on Hanley Road. The mother was holding a child, who was less than one month old, in her hands when Powell allegedly shot her.Investigators did not disclose a potential motive in relation to the shooting. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Gyroplane crashes Tuesday in Washington County with two on board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a gyroplane crashed late Tuesday evening in Washington County with two people on board. A FAA spokesperson tells FOX 2 that a Magni M24 Orion gyroplane crashed in a field, just southeast of Washington County Airport in Potosi. It happened around 7 p.m. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Investigators say two people were on board during the crash, though do not have an update on their conditions as of Wednesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. Additional details are limited, but FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

'Bold Spoon Creamery' reveals new St. Louis CITY SC-inspired flavor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

PARK HILLS, Mo. - National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, but Tim Ezell got the party started early.After 11 years, 'Bold Spoon Creamery' owners Corey and Rachel Burns moved from University City out into the country, and decided to turn the space to a commercial kitchen for an ice cream business. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ In celebration of National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 16, FOX 2's Tim Ezell and Taylor Harris spoke with the husband and wife about the open house taking place in Park Hills from noon to 6:00 p.m.The two also shared details on a new partnership with CITYPARK, then revealed the new 'City Red & Blue' ice cream flavor.

Live Updates | France’s Macron calls for sustained help for Ukraine amid Russian ‘weakness’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Follow along for updates on the summit of the NATO military alliance in Lithuania’s capital:What to know: — NATO backs Ukraine’s fight vs. Russia but doesn’t invite Kyiv to join— Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership— What is NATO doing to help Ukraine in the war with Russia?—French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for sustained international military support for Ukraine because Russia is now showing signs of “weakness” and division.Speaking at the end of a NATO summit in Lithuania dominated by the war, Macron said the path for Ukraine to join NATO is “open,” even though alliance members stopped short of offering a clear timetable or plan for the country’s membership.Responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s disappointment, Macron said “it’s legitimate” for Zelenskyy “to expect a lot from us.”Bu...

Foodservice firm pays $16M for former Thornton Kmart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

A former Kmart building in Thornton has a new owner.An entity associated with Michigan-based Gordon Food Service purchased the 192,532-square-foot building on 23 acres at 1400 E. 104th Ave. this month for $16.5 million, according to public records. Gordon Food Service, a 125-year-old firm, is a restaurant distributor that also operates grocerylike stores open to the public. The company has 25 distribution centers and 175 stores, according to its website.None are in Colorado. But Gordon has been in expansion mode this year, opening six new Texas stores and acquiring Canada-based Macgregors Meat & Seafood, according to press releases. A Gordon spokesperson declined to comment on the Thornton buy.Related ArticlesBusiness | Denver renews cable television franchise with Comcast through 2028 to chagrin of sports fans Business | Sonic the Hedgehog’s U.S. workers vote to join union Business | Family-run Federal Heating closes after 84 years of ...

Simple, satisfying 3-ingredient barbecue sauces

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

By Steven Raichlen, The New York TimesTraditional American barbecue sauces have always had an air of mystery. The lengthy ingredient lists. The complex flavors. The secrecy surrounding the recipe. The mythical pitmasters who vow to take their formulas to the grave.So the notion of a barbecue sauce that contains only three ingredients smacks of heresy — even more so when you can assemble it in a matter of minutes. But there are precedents in regional American barbecue. Each of these recipes requires just three ingredients (not counting salt and pepper), and all will take your barbecue far beyond the sweet tomato-based condiment most of us call barbecue sauce.“Vinegar sauce is the original American barbecue sauce,” said John Shelton Reed, author of “On Barbecue.” While a watery mix of cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper may not seem like barbecue sauce to most Americans, North Carolina-style pulled pork just wouldn’t taste right without it.The vinegar counterpo...

127-year-old California brewery shutting down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.“We recognize the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” spokesperson Sam Singer said in a written statement Wednesday.Anchor said that it made repeated efforts over the past year to find buyers for the brewery and its brands, but that it was unable to find one. The company said that it is still possible that a buyer will come forward as part of the liquidation process.In this 2004 file photo, a number of artisan beers made at Anchor Brewing Co. are dsiplayed in San Francisco. Anchor Brewing Co. says it is halting its operations and liquidating the business, citing declining sales and challenging economic conditi...

Video of 11-year-old boy looking for friends goes viral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMT

It's a viral video with millions of views showing Shayden Walker ringing the doorbell of his neighbors Brennan and Angell Ray looking for friends after being bullied.This heartwarming moment started at the beginning of the month, KTLA sister station KAMR/KCIT reports. Angell Ray said the reason they decided to post the video on TikTok was that people needed to see the moment and that it was not acceptable how Shayden was feeling. She also thought people would relate to him.Shayden Walker (Courtesy: Brennan Ray)"Honestly, we posted it to get, like some friends for him... We had no idea it would reach worldwide or nationwide, so the fact it's gone all over the world is crazy," said Angell Ray.Shortly after posting the video, the Rays started a GoFundMe for Shayden that at the time of closing raised nearly $40,000. "I made the GoFundMe and within the first hour, it was $2,000 and within the first five hours, it was $10,000. Before I could get off work, we had passed $20,000 and so it w...