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Fist Fight Leads To Stabbing In Lincoln County

LINCOLN COUNTY, MO (KTVI)– A fist fight between two carnival workers leads to a stabbing and felony assault charges against one of the two.

Basil Carelse, 25, is charged with stabbing the victim twice in the stomach.

The victim was airlifted to Mercy Hospital by Arch helicopter in serious but stable condition.

Both men are South African natives working for an Indiana carnival company.

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Schnucks Credit Card Breach Could Cost Them $80 Million

(KTVI) – The credit card breach at Schnucks could cost the supermarket chain big bucks.

Three lawsuits have been filed against Schnucks — one in Illinois and two in Missouri.  According to court documents, the breach could cost the company $80 million in Illinois alone.

It’s not clear what damages Schnucks would face in Missouri. Schnucks officials have said they believe 2.4 million cards in 70 stores were impacted by the breach between December and March.

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What You Should Know About West Nile Virus

What You Should Know About West Nile Virus

Depending on the species, the lifespan of mosquitoes can range from as short as four days to as long as one month. But during that time mosquitoes can not only make life very unpleasant for the people they bite, but also possibly pass on West Nile virus. 

West Nile virus was first isolated in Uganda in 1937. It is most commonly found in Africa, West Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Within five years of being identified in New York City in 1999, the virus had been found in birds and mosquitoes in every state except Alaska and Hawaii.

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Tornado Watch For Central & Western Missouri Until 1am

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(KTVI) – A Tornado Watch is now in effect for all of central and Western and Northeastern Missouri until 1AM. In the Fox 2 News viewing area, this watch includes the counties of Pike (MO), Calhoun (IL), Montgomery (MO), Lincoln (MO), Warren (MO) and Gasconade (MO). There is no immediate threat for severe weather. However, conditions are favorable for strong to severe storms late this evening and into the overnight hours well west/northwest of St. Louis. The metro STL area and points south/east are NOT included in this watch and storms are not expected here until well after midnight.

More:  FOX2now.com/Weather

Powerball Fever Grips St. Louis Area

CHESTERFIELD, MO. (KTVI) – A run is on at the mobile on the run in chesterfield where the 600 million dollar jackpot is drawing customers who normally don’t play Powerball.

They are ignoring the long shot chances and putting down cash to be part of a financial dream.

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