Kim Hudson came to the FOX 2 team, from News 11, in 2006 as a freelance engineer. She honed her skills with a talented behind-the-scenes team at both stations as a master control, dubbing, live-truck and graphics engineer. She also worked as freelance journalist for STL-TV, the government-access station for the City of St. Louis. In July 2010, Kim stepped in front of the camera for the FOX2/News 11 family.
She is truly a hometown girl, being a product of the St. Louis Public Schools and a graduate of the University of Missouri – St. Louis and its Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Kim has over ten years experience in St. Louis television and print, working as an engineer at KMOV Channel 4 (CBS) and as a contributing writer for the St. Louis Argus, St. Louis American and St. Louis Magazine.
Kim is passionate about all things St. Louis and supports the FOX2/News 11 family as a mulitmedia journalist.
Of course, appearances aren’t everything, but feeling good about the way you look can boost your self-esteem and help you face the world with confidence. SLUCare plastic surgeons work with patients to understand the look they’re going for and make recommendations on the best way to achieve that goal. For some, their noses seem to cause the most issues. Rhinoplasty – also known as a ‘nose job’ – can correct breathing problems or restructure the shape of the nose. The […]
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) develops in the legs when arteries are clogged due to cholesterol build up. This causes decreased blood flow to the legs, which can result in leg pain, and eventually gangrene and amputation. PAD is a common condition that causes pain in the legs when walking. It often goes undiagnosed. However, if left untreated, it can eventually cause painful immobility. Affecting some 204 million people worldwide and 8.5 million Americans, PAD is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, […]
Drooping, or fatty eyelids are not just a vanity problem. If you are constantly raising your eyelids to see, it is time to let a doctor help you. “The extra skin can act like a baseball cap, which can cause people to have trouble seeing above them. I’ve had patients who regularly bump into cabinets or doors because they just don’t see them”, says SLUCare ocular plastic surgeon, Dr. Gabriela Espinoza. Denise Carter was one of her patients who sought help. “I […]
Aging is going to happen no matter what we do. However, focusing on good skin care can make a difference in how well we age. At SLUCare Medical Spa, we work with patients – young and older – to understand their skin care concerns and needs and recommend the best treatments (in-office and at-home) to help reverse any skin damage and prevent further damage. SLUCare clinical esthetician Paige Gardner offers the same services you expect to find at most MedSpas, […]
Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, are non-cancerous tumors that grow within the muscle tissue of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female reproductive system. All women are potentially at risk of developing them. African-American women are three times more likely to suffer from fibroids than white, Hispanic or Asian women. Fibroids can occur in women at a very young age, but the majority of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids are between 35 and 54 […]
ST. LOUIS – Enjoy Strawberry Avocado Salsa from 2-Time World Open Chili Champion & 2-Time World Open Chili Champion Liz Kraatz Recipe: Strawberry Avocado Salsa Ingredients Great Value Lime 100% Juice 4 oz Hot Diced Jalapeño Peppers 1 Avocado Great Value Salt and Pepper 1 Red Onion 13 oz package Great Value Bite Size Tortilla Chips 1 lb Strawberries Great Value Organic Cilantro Directions Cut tops off clean strawberries, dice and put in a plastic bag. Dice onions and add […]
ST. LOUIS – Heirloom Tomato Pear & Cucumber Salad From Chef Rex Hale, Board Member of EarthDance Organic Farm School INGREDIENTS: For The Walnut Vinaigrette: ½ cup roasted walnuts ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed ½ teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper For The Salad 1 pound heirloom tomatoes 1 cucumber 2 Asian Pears 6 medium leaves of Kale Rib removed Chiffonade or torn ¼ cup fresh herbs (I […]
ST. PETERS, MO – Kids gave up their Saturday morning and set an example for adults while cleaning up trash left by flood waters in St. Peters. Dozens of children joined the cleanup effort at the 370 Lakeside Park. In May, flooding closed the park. When the waters receded, trash was left behind in the high grass of the levee. The levee forms a grassy hill that nearly surrounds the park. Mark Neville is a volunteer and an adult. He […]
WOOD RIVER, IL – Elderly and disabled residents rush to save each other after an apartment fire at the Golden Oak Apartments in Wood River, Ill. At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, the building on W. Acton Avenue and N. Haller Street caught fire. Dennis Vetter’s smoke alarm and the dog woke him. He ran from his third-floor apartment to the second floor, “That’s when I saw the lady banging on the door in the middle of the building,” said Dennis Vetter, […]
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for pancreatic cancer in the U.S. in 2019 – 56,770 people will be diagnosed, and 45,750 people will die from it. Sadly, pancreatic cancer has become one of the most feared cancers, because of its high mortality rate. It’s plagued celebrities such as Patrick Swayze, Steve Jobs and now Alex Trebek. It’s a challenge because there’s no screening test for the cancer and no symptoms. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s usually advanced or metastasized. […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It’s also the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have COPD. Missouri ranks among the top with the most COPD cases. There are two main forms of COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions. Smoking is the main cause of COPD. Other risk factors include: 1) Exposure […]
