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Archdiocese of St. Louis sued for decades-long abuse cover-up
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests has called for transparency from the Archdiocese of St. Louis after a lawsuit was filed against them, alleging decades of sexual abuse and cover-ups within the church.
The Cardinals must stop tinkering with Jordan Walker's swing
"Just be yourself." It's a platitude that's often thrown around with little thought, but in the case of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, it might be exactly what he needs to hear. Hopes around the organization and among fans were sky-high for Walker to develop into a superstar, but...
Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households
The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments. The post Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Christian County Commission votes to move Green Bridge to new 40-acre campus
Almost six months after one of Christian County’s oldest bridges closed to traffic, the county has devised another plan to reuse Green Bridge. This time, the plan honors the right-of-way agreements made between Christian County officials and nearby landowners. On July 9, the Christian County Commission voted unanimously in favor of a plan to relocate Green Bridge to its new 40-acre government campus, which broke ground last year. ...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Put On Notice By NFL Analyst
The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are looking to do one of the most difficult things in all of sports, and that is to win a third championship in a row. Last season, the Chiefs’ offense looked lackluster by their standards at times, but as the season went on, they got much better. With Patrick […] The post Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Put On Notice By NFL Analyst appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Mayor Jones signs bill to modernize St. Louis City’s Complete Streets policies
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Mayor Tishauara O. Jones signed a bill to improve streets on Thursday. BB 51, sponsored by Ald. Anne Schweitzer, aims to improve the City’s Complete Streets policy and invite the public to participate in the process. The bill creates the Complete Streets Advisory Committee, which will include relevant City departments, a citizen representative, Bi-State Development and the Missouri Department of Transportation. It also ensures the quarterly meetings are open to the public and allow public comments.
Monroe City woman faces stealing charge after nearly $15,000 found missing from New London Ball Association
NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Monroe City woman recently was arrested by the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department after funds from the New London Ball Association were determined to be misappropriated. Ralls County Sheriff Brad Stinson said in a press release that the New London Ball Association reported earlier...
Stolen bikes returned to Marionville Power Sports
MARIONVILLE, Mo. — Six stolen bikes have been returned to the Marionville Power Sports. According to a post from the Aurora and Marionville Police Department, four thieves are in jail for multiple felonies resulting in six bikes being returned to the Marionville Power Sports store. The post gave praise to the citizens of Marionville who […]
He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Friday night service at American Mensa’s annual gathering included 24 Jews and a Mormon. Among the people at the smartest minyan in the United States were a computer coder, a bioethicist, and one who serves as an ambassador for Jews for the Preservation of Gun Ownership. He has an IQ...
Golden girl: Park Hill South’s Addison Bjorn helps US win U17 Basketball World Cup
— The FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup is kind of like the Olympics for the USA Basketball Junior National Team. Park Hill South junior Addison Bjorn, a 6-foot-2 guard from Parkville, helped the U.S. squad win gold, but she’s just getting started. "I really told (USJNT head) coach...
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