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DIGITAL EXCLUSIVES: Shifting Demographics (2023)
Some of FOX 2's top-performing web stories this year have addressed population and societal changes within St. Louis, both for the city and region at large. Behind hours of research, there are very intriguing findings about what was once and what is now the way of life around St. Louis. Check out a variety of samples below, mostly on population changes and malls.
MAIN: St. Louis City population halves, but metro unfazed over half-century (Sept. 20, 2023)
In half a century, this St. Louis suburb grew from 500 to 50,000 people (Aug. 30, 2023)
Only 10 people live in St. Louis County's smallest village (Sept. 30, 2023)
Three metros on the verge of passing St. Louis in size (Oct. 14, 2023)
How many malls are still open around the St. Louis area? (Oct. 21, 2023)
Seven spots no longer serving as St. Louis-area malls (Aug. 26, 2023)
Digital Producing: Local News, Features and More (2023)
BREAKING NEWS: Gabe Gore named new St. Louis Circuit Attorney
LOCAL REPORTING: Sunset Hills dentist first in Missouri to use FDA-approved robot
LOCAL REPORTING: Sunset Hills dentist first in Missouri to use FDA-approved robot
May 19, 2023
Three days after Kim Gardner abruptly resigned as the St. Louis Circuit Attorney, her replacement has been chosen.
Gabriel “Gabe” Gore has been named the next St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Gore will finish out the rest of Gardner’s term through January 2025.
Gore has served as a member of the Dowd Bennett law firm since 2010. His law firm's website describes him as an “experienced trial lawyer who concentrates on complex civil litigation and white collar defense." He brings more than 23 years of experience in private law practice.
“Working together, I am confident we can build a prosecuting attorney’s office that is one of the highest performing in the country,” said Gore moments after he was officially announced as Circuit Attorney on Friday.
Gore says his top priorities will be building a staff of qualified attorneys and professionals, plus building strong relationships between the St. Louis community, his office and other regional and state officials.
“This is a historic opportunity to serve the city I love,” said Gore.
LOCAL REPORTING: Sunset Hills dentist first in Missouri to use FDA-approved robot
LOCAL REPORTING: Sunset Hills dentist first in Missouri to use FDA-approved robot
LOCAL REPORTING: Sunset Hills dentist first in Missouri to use FDA-approved robot
March 18, 2023
One St. Louis-area doctor recently aded an extra helper to make the process for dental implants faster and safer. Chances are, you won’t find it much elsewhere.
Dr. Justin Schlaikjer is a periodontist who has served the Sunset Hills community since 2011. Last year, he got the green light to use the only FDA-approved dental robot for implant surgeries.
Schlaikjer’s team is the first in Missouri to use the Yomi Robotic Dental system from Neocis Inc. Yomi is a computerized navigational system that assists with planning and surgical phases of implants.
“The whole purpose is to ensure that the patient care is as optimal as possible,” said Dr. Schlaikjer. “It largely hasn’t been much of a marketing aspect. It’s really just a patient-focused investment.”
Yomi has helped Schlaikjer’s team with more than 200 surgeries, averaging around one implant surgery per business day since the launch last July. Implants are oftentimes conducted in two stages on separate days, but Yomi’s services allow dental teams to finish the full process in around an hour.
TRENDING TOPICS: George Harrison’s long-lasting impact on southern Illinois
ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT: Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course
ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT: Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course
Oct. 28, 2023
Nearly six decades have passed since The Beatles first stepped foot in America, but one of their own enjoyed a sneak peek of the states months before his close comrades. That included a brief, yet monumental trip to southern Illinois.
In 1963, The Beatles released their first two studio albums and several chart-topping singles to critical acclaim, and it was only a matter of time until they ventured full force to the United States. The Beatles agreed to a small break in September in which all four band members planned to travel, recharge, and learn more about life away from their England roots.
Lead guitarist George Harrison ended up in southern Illinois for several days. Archives from BeatlesBible.com note that he flew into New York and caught a connecting flight to St. Louis before a roughly hour-and-a-half car ride to Benton, Illinois, to spend time with his sister Louise.
When George came into town, Louise stepped up her efforts to promote The Beatles within the states. The two visited local radio station WFRX with a copy of “She Loves You.” The station played the overseas hit and even interviewed George about his music experience, paving the way for The Beatles' promising future in the United States.
ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT: Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course
ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT: Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course
ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT: Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course
Sept. 9, 2023
Hundreds of homes once sat on the grounds of a disc golf course in northwest St. Louis County.
The Carrollton subdivision of Bridgeton has been cleared of homes for more than a decade, and in many spots, closer to two or three. Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses were forced out when the St. Louis Lambert International Airport moved forward with plans for a billion-dollar runway.
With the subdivision largely abandoned, one of the challenges the City of Bridgeton faces in the present day is how to give it new life. The Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course, located conveniently near businesses and apartments that still stand, offers hope for more to come.
According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, the Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course was established in 2012 by Dave McCormack. It consists of 18 holes and stretches through more than 7,600 feet of land, earning praise as a gold-level course.
The PDGA writes of the course: “Very cool terracing and landscaping create a unique golfing experience. A must-play in the STL area.”
LOCAL REPORTING
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TRENDING TOPICS
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ST. LOUIS SPOTLIGHT
Best toasted ravioli in St. Louis? FOX 2 viewers weigh in
Five key St. Louis scenes from Planes, Trains & Automobiles
One Taylor Swift song with a St. Louis connection
St. Louis County's longest road covers 31 miles, 16 towns
St. Louis praised for love of bagels, also known for a unique twist
Ten years after ‘The Office’ finale, a look back at many St. Louis connections
FEATURED: Joey's Favorites from FOX2 (2023)
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
July 1, 2023
Two of baseball’s titans, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees, meet again for a weekend series at Busch Stadium.
The Yankees’ biggest star, reigning MVP and AL single-season home runs leader Aaron Judge, is out this weekend with a toe injury. While Judge will miss the St. Louis series, he’s getting help from an instructor not too far away.
Richard Schenck runs the Teacherman baseball facility in St. Peters. Many years ago, as part of a father-son project, he made it his mission to study the swing of Barry Bonds and learn how to translate that into success for his youngest son.
Through his son’s improvements and a series of fortunate events, Schenck ended up connecting with Aaron Judge. The two keep in touch regularly, even as Aaron works to return from injury, in hopes he can maintain last year’s MVP form.
“I’m having the time of my life,” said Schenck in a recent one-on-one interview with FOX 2. “I’m 68 years old. I’ve always wanted to be a big leaguer. I wasn’t good enough to be a big leaguer, but I stayed active in the game enough to learn a few things and help a big leaguer have success. It’s been fun.”
Serving aces and custard, Ted Drewes lives on as St. Louis sensation
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
Feb. 11, 2023
Nearly 100 years strong, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard won the love of St. Louis through humble beginnings in tennis.
Theodore “Ted” Drewes Sr. spent many summers playing competitive tennis in his native St. Louis, frequenting public parks and joining dozens of local tournaments in the early 20th century. Cold winters led Ted Sr. to a second home down south, allowing him to pursue his passion year-round.
“Ted Sr. was a very popular tennis player here in St. Louis,” said Travis Dillon, his grandson-in-law. “He would go to Florida every year with the family, so he could continue playing tennis over the winter.”
Another passion emerged one winter. In 1929, Ted Drewes Sr. founded his first namesake frozen custard stand near St. Petersburg, Florida. As history tells, the frozen custard stand happened in an effort to help his cousin, who worked at a popular carnival and wanted a sweet treat to complement the visitor experience.
Ted Sr.’s frozen custard was an instant hit, so much that he opened his second location and first St. Louis shop in the summer of 1930.
'Worst roads in America' - St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change
Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form
'Worst roads in America' - St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change
June 11, 2023
An emerging social media influencer has produced a series of viral videos this year with hopes to make St. Louis streets safer for everyone.
Tony Bame, born and raised in the St. Louis region, has a combined 45,000 followers between his Instagram and TikTok channels. Since the start of 2023, his primary focus of content is the roads of St. Louis City.
Through comedy, he pokes at St. Louis for having the “worst roads in America.” You might recognize his common lead-in of “St. Louis City. Wouldn’t you know it?” The videos might include some bleeped expletives for a humorous twist, though they portray situations almost certainly relatable to most drivers.
Bame says humor is not his only motive, or even his largest, for creating the videos.
“I think it’s important for St. Louis to make these changes to the roads, not only for the citizens, but also people that are traveling here,” said Bame. “It would be really unfortunate for someone visiting St. Louis for the first time to blow a tire, bust a wheel or even crack an axle.”
Severe Weather: Tornado Threats
Sometimes severe weather happens as expected, and sometimes it happens on a whim. When it arrives to the St. Louis area, the FOX 2 digital team works to offer as many web stories, photo galleries and live streams as possible to convey its impact. After several tornadoes and severe weather threats this spring and summer, many digital elements were produced during coverage.
At least five dead after tornado strikes southern Missouri
Ballwin Pointe rec center damaged amid tornado-warned storms
Catastrophic winds rip trees from roots, crush homes in St. Charles County
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Salem, IL; dozens of homes damaged
Major damage in Collinsville after Saturday storms
Woman inside car killed in St. Louis after tree falls during storms
NOTE: Joey Schneider worked with FOX 2 weather team to lead the main digital web story for updates during severe weather coverage on March 31, April 15, July 1 and July 29. SAMPLE
Sports Coverage: St. Louis Teams & Beyond
The St. Louis community loves its professional sports teams. The 2023 season has offered unique coverage opportunities around the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis CITY SC and St. Louis Battlehawks. Throughout the year, there have also been many human interest sports stories related to the St. Louis metro beyond the local teams. Check out these samples.
Eight active NFL players to know from the St. Louis area (Sept. 5, 2023)
Is Jimmy Butler's St. Louis Browns hat a source of NBA trash talk? (May 30, 2023)
Mizzou Football poised for New Year's Six bowl, but which game? (Nov. 25, 2023)
NBA commish hints at expansion. Is St. Louis an option? (June 6, 2023)
The St. Louis roots of NHL playoff hero Matthew Tkachuk (June 3, 2023)
What to know ahead of Mizzou Football's 2023 season opener (Aug. 31, 2023)