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Storms in Independence cause near-total roof collapse at Save A Lot supermarket
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A near-total roof collapse has caused extensive damage at a grocery store in Independence. The Independence Fire Department believes that overnight rainwater pooling on the roof is to blame for the destruction of the city's Save A Lot grocery store. Fire crews at the scene reported...
Emani Bailey gives Chiefs another violent runner for tough backfield competition
Emani Bailey has been a productive part of various running back committees for most of his collegiate career. After one year as the star of the TCU backfield, the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping he could be a part of a championship backfield at the next level. Bailey is one...
McDonald County Republican Club’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Held
McDonald County Republican Club’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Held. Good. McDonald County had a great start to the summer with the Republican Club hosting its annual scholarship dinner at the Pineville Community Center on June 27. The event was a fantastic way to raise funds for local students, and everyone who attended had a fantastic time.
Giants considered pursuing Chiefs’ elite $31.75M DT in free agency
If money grew on trees, the New York Giants would have likely picked every dollar from the greenery around them in order to make a play for a Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle they felt could have revolutionized their team this offseason. Emmy Award-winning sports producer for KSHB41, Nick Jacobs shared...
1951 – Skadal Wins Sedalia 100-Miler
William E Preston, secretary of the Missouri State Fair, presents Chris Skadal of Des Moines his trophy for winning the 100-mile IMCA stock car race at the one-mile State Fair track. Sedalia, Mo. (July 4, 1951) – Chris Skadal, Des Moines, driving an Oldsmobile 88, set a new world’s record...
Former MSSU Lion Rajindra Campbell Going to 2024 Paris Olympics to Represent Jamaica
KINGSTON, JM — Former Missouri Southern Lions Rajindra Campbell will be heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics to represent his home country of Jamaica to compete in the Men’s Shot Put. At the Jamaican Olympic Trials, Campbell took home first with a throw of 20.01 meters. Campbell spent three seasons with the Lions from 2018-2021. […]
We interviewed the 'fastest boy in America' 11 years ago. Now his Olympic dreams are coming true
ST. LOUIS — When Brandon Miller was 11 years old, he was already dreaming about the Olympics. "Every day I wake up, you know, I dream about it — being in the race, standing on the podium, getting the gold medal around my neck," the young boy told 5 On Your Side's Frank Cusumano in 2013.
Chris Jones' Heir Apparent Named Chiefs' Most Promising Building Block of 2024
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are trying to win an unprecedented third-straight title, which is unheard of in the NFL. For the Chiefs to accomplish this impressive feat, they will need their defense to play lights out again, which they did last season. Kansas City was ranked second in scoring defense (17.3 points per game allowed) and sacks (56) only behind the Baltimore Ravens.
Taxpayers on the hook for $40K a month for now-ousted St. Louis official
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Explore St. Louis announced Tuesday that its president, Kitty Ratcliffe, will be retiring early amid mounting criticism about construction on the convention center. First Alert 4 Investigates has learned Ratcliffe will exit her job at the end of next month but will still collect...
They spent years addicted to drugs. A college scholarship gave them a second chance
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Christy Ivory was scared when she found out she was pregnant at 26 years old. She had a crack cocaine addiction she didn’t know how to overcome. She was trying to lead a normal life. She was still working, but the prevalence of the drug at that time made it difficult to stop.
Multi-day celebration for southwest Missouri’s “oldest mining town” set to begin
GRANBY, Mo. — We’re days away from celebrating what locals claim to be, the oldest mining town in southwest Missouri. The City of Granby will kick off its annual Old Mining Town Days celebration on Friday. We caught up with event organizers Wednesday to find out what those...
St. Louis Cardinals Shortstop Masyn Winn has Played 110 Games in His Young Major League Career, But None Will Feel Like This One
The MLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues was the first of its kind, played in celebration and remembrance of Negro League players. Played at the oldest professional baseball stadium in America and the former home of the Birmingham Black Barons, the Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants wore the uniforms of their Negro League counterparts, the St. Louis Stars and the San Francisco Sea Lions. 99-year-old Bill Gleason, the oldest living Negro League alumni, threw out the first pitch after a pregame performance by Grammy-nominated musician Jon Batiste who was accompanied by Brittney Spencer, Willie Jones and C.S. Armstrong, and a ceremony honoring the approximately 60 Negro Leaguers in attendance and Willie Mays, who passed away two days before.
Uniontown City Agenda for July 9
2024 Financials – June 07-24 informational items. Schedule budget worksession – need to notify County Clerk by July 20 if intend to exceed RNR. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables. DEPARTMENT REPORTS. Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan. Superintendent: Bobby Rich. On vacation – still waiting on quotes...
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