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98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Is It Okay To Ditch My Family on Vacation?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is about vacationing with your family, but also needing a break. Here's the email. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I'm in a spot. It’s been three years, but I’m finally in the position to take the entire family on vacation. It’s going to be great to see the kids cut loose at Disney, and we’re all very much looking forward to it. My wife and I, however, are at odds on one topic. I want one day to just roam off on my own and do my own thing. She’s getting hurt because she thinks I need a vacation away from her. It’s not just her…it’s everyone. I just want a night away to go do my own thing and “just be” all by myself. Is that so wrong? ThanksBillJamie's response - Well, I don't think it's wrong. We all need alone time, and I get it. Maybe not a whole day, but a few hours, yeah, I think that's fine for Bill. But I also think that his wife should get the same thing....

Teen and young woman shot while in car downtown, police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two young people, including a teenager, were shot overnight while in their car just north of downtown.Authorities at police headquarters told FOX 2 that the two victims are a 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman. It appears that they both should survive their injuries. The search for suspects is ongoing at this hour.There are two scenes connected with the case. This first scene is near 10th and O'Fallon. The police shared that that is where the actual shooting happened.Officers got the call just before 1:30 a.m. Police revealed that the 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg while the 21-year-old woman was hit in the arm. Authorities said the two were in their car when all of a sudden bullets started flying. At this point, police aren't sure if the bullets came from a passing vehicle or from somebody on foot. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police The second scene was at 13th and Cass. Police added that the two victims drove to a gas st...

Data shows that heating bills should be cheaper this winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Most Americans could have cheaper heating bills this winter.Recent data from the Energy Information Administration shows natural gas and electricity prices are set to decline. The agency predicts the cost of heating a home with natural gas is likely to drop by about 21% from last year. That could save the average household about $160 over the winter. Shrewsbury, Missouri bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling $849,000 About 46% of U.S. homes use natural gas. Wholesale natural gas prices have fallen because gas supply is outpacing demand. Last year, they were high because the U.S. was sending a lot of it to Europe to replace Russian gas.Meanwhile, the cost of electricity will drop by 1% nationally. Propane should see a decline of 3%. and heating oil costs are set to rise by about 8% because there's now a shortage, but it's mostly used in the northeast.

Forest Park Golf Club hosting Episcopal City Mission Gala fundraiser tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Episcopal City Mission, a program that ministers to children and youth in St. Louis' juvenile justice system, will host its gala fundraiser Thursday night.This year's theme is "continuing to light the way for hope and healing." The gala starts at 6 p.m. at the Forest Park Golf Club. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police FOX 2's own Ty Hawkins will emcee the event.

Emmett Till's cousin addressing SIU Equity Symposium today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Emmett Till's cousin will be in town to give a keynote address at the 2023 SIU Equity Symposium.Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr. was 16 years old when his cousin and best friend, 14-year-old Emmett Till, was kidnapped and lynched. He was one of the last people to see Till. Shrewsbury, Missouri bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling $849,000 Reverend Parker will give his address from 1 to 2 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. He'll also sign copies of his book about growing up with Till from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

History of radioactive contamination town hall taking place tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri State Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark of Florissant will co-host a town hall on the history of radioactive contamination in north St. Louis and St. Charles counties on Thursday.It comes after reports of radiation at Jana Elementary School, which is located in Florissant. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police The town hall is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene on Shackleford Road.

Manchester hosting annexation open house today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The city of Manchester will hold an education open house Thursday to explain the proposed annexation project.Manchester Road, Barrett Station Road, and Carman Road are the boundaries of the substantial unincorporated St. Louis County area that the city wants to annex. The issue will be on the November ballot. Shrewsbury, Missouri bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling $849,000 Locals can ask questions and learn how the change will affect them during the open house. The open house is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park.

UK-based cybercrime charity supporting victims in Clayton presentation today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A UK-based charity that provides free, expert help for victims of cybercrime is looking to establish itself in the U.S. The 'Cyber Helpline' has worked with more than 500,000 people in the U.K. over the past six years.The helpline's manager is giving a presentation on how to support victims here in the U.S. on Thursday at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. The presentation will go over the different threats online, the impact they have on victims, and how to avoid them in the future. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police A 2023 study by the Pew Research Center found 53% of Americans have been victims of identity theft, fraud, or online harassment in the last year.

MoDOT's winter weather drills continuing today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Winter weather is right around the corner and to prepare, the Missouri Department of Transportation is holding its annual winter operations drill Thursday.MoDOT has more than 3,000 employees across the state ready to clear roads and bridges when winter weather hits. During Thursday's drill, all employees will be deployed, and emergency communication systems will be tested. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police The exercise begins at 8:00 a.m. in rural areas and 9:00 a.m. in urban areas. MoDOT encourages drivers to use the traveler information map to stay up-to-date on road conditions during winter storms.

'Great Shake Out' earthquake drill taking place today throughout Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is holding an earthquake drill Thursday.Southeast Missouri is home to a very large and active seismic zone. It caused major damage to the area in the 1800s. Shrewsbury, Missouri bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling $849,000 The 'Great Shake Out' earthquake drill begins at 10:19 a.m. Participants will be instructed to drop to their knees, cover their head with their hands, or get under a desk and hold on until the shaking stops.You can find the link to sign up for that drill here.