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Andy Banker

Anchor/Reporter
andy.banker@tvstl.com

Andy Banker co-anchors FOX 2 News Saturday and Sunday Mornings and reports weeknights for FOX 2 News. Andy joined the FOX 2 News team in July 2002 and is from Millstadt, Illinois; a graduate of Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Andy worked as a reporter and anchor in Champaign, IL, and Dayton, Ohio, before returning home in 1994. He worked as a reporter and Weekend Anchor at KDNL, ABC 30 News, for 8 years. He is also the stadium announcer for the Rams at the Edward Jones Dome.

Andy's received multiple Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Associated Press awards for his reporting. He's been named "Best Reporter" by the Illinois Associated Press 4 times. Andy volunteers with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation among other charities. He's a past honorary Chairman of the Walk to Cure Diabetes. Andy is a huge fan of the Rams, Cardinals, Blues, and Fighting Illini; plus musicians Jay Farrar, John Hiatt, and Bruce Springsteen.

Recent Articles

  • Stories Of Survival Coming Out Of Oklahoma

    Posted on: 7:40 am, May 22, 2013, by , updated on: 06:28pm, May 22, 2013

    MOORE, OK — What was a hunt for survivors has morphed into an arduous journey toward recovery. No new survivors...
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  • New Book Is St. Louis Must-See, Must-Do Guide

    Posted on: 10:05 am, May 19, 2013, by and , updated on: 09:57am, May 19, 2013

    (KTVI)-There is so much to do and see in the St. Louis region, even locals often overlook or don’t take...
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  • 1-Year-Old Run Over, Killed In East St. Louis

    Posted on: 9:35 pm, May 18, 2013, by , updated on: 05:48pm, May 19, 2013

    EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (KTVI) –A tragic accident in East St. Louis leads to the death of a 1-year-old child. ...
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  • Cardinals Confidential: Meet GM John Mozeliak

    Posted on: 10:21 am, May 18, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:32am, May 18, 2013

    (KTVI)-John Mozeliak was named the St. Louis Cardinals Senior Vice President and General Manager in October 2007. “Mo”, as he...
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    Cardinals Confidential

  • Motorcycle Ride Brings Toys To Deserving Kids

    Posted on: 9:05 am, May 18, 2013, by and , updated on: 11:34am, May 18, 2013

    (KTVI)- Looking to get out on your motorcycle? Saturday, May 18, is the 2nd Annual Toy Run for the Kids,...
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  • Ellisville City Council Votes Not To Reinstate Impeached Mayor

    Posted on: 9:35 pm, May 15, 2013, by , updated on: 10:06pm, May 15, 2013

    ELLISVILLE, MO (KTVI)– What could have been an end to the Ellisville impeachment saga Wednesday night,  instead set the stage...
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  • Graffiti War Brewing In St. Louis

    Posted on: 10:17 pm, May 14, 2013, by , updated on: 08:05am, May 17, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – There`s a graffiti war brewing in St. Louis. One victim was so fed up, he...
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  • Cahokia Coach With HIV Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges

    Posted on: 5:08 pm, May 13, 2013, by , updated on: 05:33pm, May 13, 2013

    CAHOKIA, IL (KTVI) – A high school teacher’s assistant and assistant track coach at one the most heralded programs in...
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  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sends Eight To The Hospital

    Posted on: 9:47 am, May 12, 2013, by , updated on: 05:45pm, May 12, 2013

    FLORISSANT, MO (KTVI)–A carbon monoxide scare nearly made this a tragic Mothers Day. Eight people were hospitalized after carbon monoxide...
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    Florissant Carbon Monoxide Leak

  • Theft Can’t Stop Habitat For Humanity’s Mother’s Day Blitz

    Posted on: 10:52 pm, May 11, 2013, by , updated on: 08:52am, May 12, 2013

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) –A tool thief could not keep St. Louis moms from their mission this Mother’s Day weekend....
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  • Cardinals Confidential: Meet The Head Groundskeeper

    Posted on: 10:31 am, May 11, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:52am, May 11, 2013

    (KTVI)–As the Cardinals’ Head Groundskeeper, Bill Findley is responsible for overseeing all areas of the maintenance and upkeep of Busch...
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    Cardinals Confidential

  • Cardinals Confidential: Cardinals Kids Clinics

    Posted on: 10:29 am, May 11, 2013, by

    (KTVI)-Each summer, the St. Louis Cardinals offer kids the opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals the Cardinal way from Cardinals alumni....
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    Cardinals Confidential
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