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Missouri’s Population Suddenly Forecast to Explode by 2040
If a new forecast is accurate, you can expect to see a lot more moving trucks crossing over into Missouri over the next 20 years or so as a population explosion is now being predicted. There are several takeaways from this new ranking by 24/7 Wall St over the states...
Man charged with murder in deadly north St. Louis County gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Metro East man was charged Thursday with murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a north St. Louis County gas station earlier this week. Unice Hobby IV, a 25-year-old Belleville man, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Dennis Cooperwood on Monday.
Renters at St. Louis County storage facility allege disrepair, ask Contact 2 for help
Two men, Don Early and Jeremy Leavitt, have been dealing with leaks and other issues in their storage units at Public Storage's facility on North Lindbergh, and after reaching out to corporate headquarters, a district manager has been dispatched to inspect the roof and other issues.
Increase in funding of Kansas City Police Department on Missouri ballot for August
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - A question on increasing Kansas City Police Department’s funding is on the August election ballot. But, there is disagreement over whether this is an issue of statewide interest. The question on the ballot, if passed, will require Kansas City to spend one fourth of...
Judge orders three-year prison sentence for man who stole gift cards
A man who victimized a nationwide retailer by stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of gift cards was sentenced to three years (36 months) in prison. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp also ordered Rashad Niles Shahid, 27, to repay $88,269 to the store. Shahid pleaded guilty in April...
Large hole appears behind Arnold homes following heavy rains
Some homeowners who live in Woodridge Estates in Arnold are left to figure out who is responsible for fixing a giant sinkhole that formed in their backyards after torrential rain on July 16. A large, rusted, corrugated metal stormwater pipe is probably to blame for the hole, which affects properties...
Chesterfield, Missouri – Your Next Tournament Destination!
The Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (CVAC) is a 176-acre complex in Chesterfield Valley that consists of ball diamonds, 10 multi-purpose fields (soccer, flag football, lacrosse and ultimate), six practice baseball/softball fields, six sand volleyball courts, four concession buildings, two playgrounds and four (yes, four) parking lots. It is also home to the Catch 22 Miracle Field which is a Mondo baseball field for individuals with disabilities. These fields are utilized for organized play such as youth and adult leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics.
A Cardinals-Mets trade to fill St. Louis' outfield needs
The St. Louis Cardinals need some help from the right side of the plate. Their production against left-handed pitching has been lacking and the lineup is also very left-handed heavy. So, it makes sense why the Cardinals would want to balance some things out as the deadline approaches. Perhaps they could look to the New York Mets for a potential solution.
Skyy Moore could be on the outside looking in of the Chiefs active roster
Training camp season means it's also roster bubble season and even though, it is still very early there are many storylines to follow for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mainly, those storylines are going to be about the roster status of players on the bubble. The position group with the most...
Parma man facing enticement of child charge
PARMA, Mo. (KBSI) – A Parma man was arrested after the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Biker Against Predators. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, faces charges of enticement of a child. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bikers Against Predators on...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 26, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 5-1 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Chen-Wei Lin, tossed six innings of one-hit ball with nine strikeouts for Palm Beach. Other standouts include Jordan Walker, Brycen Mautz, Joshua Baez, Leonardo Bernal, Brayden Jobert and Andrew Bolivar. Results from games...
Springfield fire marshal honors beloved, defunct businesses with hand-crafted T-shirts
What started as the search for an old T-shirt has blossomed into a thriving small business, all managed in the basement of Mark Phillips' home. Phillips, a Springfield fire marshal, is the owner of Springfield Lost and Found, a merchandise company that specializes in honoring defunct Springfield businesses. Established in November 2023, Springfield Lost and Found offers a vast selection of T-shirts with former Springfield business logos displayed on the front. Phillips designs and prints every T-shirt...
Joe Burrow is Better Than Patrick Mahomes
When people talk about the greatest quarterback in the NFL right now, the common answer is Patrick Mahomes. While Mahomes is phenomenal, he isn’t the best quarterback currently, that title actually belongs to Joe Burrow. Mahomes came into the NFL in 2017, and finally got the starting role in...
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