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St. Louis and West-Central Illinois: Storms Along I-70, Fog
St. Louis, MO – Weather conditions in eastern Missouri and west-central Illinois are expected to be variable over the next few days, with isolated storms and patchy dense fog creating potentially challenging travel conditions. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, there is a low chance...
The Place: A Dress Made at Silver Dollar City Makes its Way Home After 25 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Joleen is a 50-year employee at the Branson attraction and is known for her skills as a seamstress. Decades ago, she made a dress that was sold at an estate auction. 25 years later, the dress has made its way back to the original owner. To...
Columbia woman receives probation for nailing man in basement
A Columbia woman who nailed a man shut in a basement pleads down to one of the three charges filed against her. Alexis Fenton had been charged with third-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and third-degree kidnapping. She pleaded guilty Monday to the domestic assault charge and was sentenced to five years supervised probation. If Fenton violates her probation, she faces four years in prison.
Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Trade For 3,700-Yard WR to Help Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has the potential to look much different this season, but the reigning champs also have the opportunity to add one more game-altering weapon to Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal before the 2024 season kicks off. As the Chiefs gear up to make a run at...
Tolton hires former Battle standout Tre Morris as new head baseball coach
Tre Morris will become Tolton’s new baseball coach this upcoming season. The school announced the decision in a statement via Tolton’s Athletics account on X, formerly known as Twitter. More: Why it’s the right time for coach Ehrich Chick to return to Hickman baseball More: Educational conference helps empowers Boone County athletes for future success ...
‘You don’t want an opportunity to come and pass you by’ Republic teen’s project uses past to help future athletes
REPUBLIC, Mo. — 17-year-old Hayden Hradek was in Alabama on vacation when he applied to the Neighborhood Leadership Academy. It’s a ten-week course taught by Community Development Specialist David Burton with the University of Missouri – Extension in Springfield. “It’s every fall, it’s ten weeks. It’s usually adults. Hayden was the first high school student […]
Missouri Minute: Chiefs set stadium decision deadline; state to launch regulatory sandbox
Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan said that within the next six months the team will decide the fate of Arrowhead Stadium. The football team is considering renovating the stadium, building a new location in Missouri or accepting an offer to move across state lines to Kansas. Then, legislation signed by Gov. Mike Parson creates a new state program that will waive certain regulations for Missouri businesses creating innovative products, known as the regulatory sandbox. Plus, the Chiefs Hallmark holiday film is set to air the week before Thanksgiving, according to a cast member. Keep reading to catch up on the rest of your business news.
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
History Museum makes Traveling Exploration Trunks free to check out
The History Museum on the Square in Springfield offers several education components. One is its Traveling Exploration Trunks program, which offers hands-on learning about the area's history. And now those trunks will be more accessible to anyone who would like to check them out. Groups can now rent an Exploration...
Missouri State Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving head coach Dave Collins has announced the team’s full 2024-25 season schedule. This upcoming season will mark the first time the Missouri Valley Conference has sponsored men’s swimming & diving since the 2002-03 season, bringing both the men’s and women’s teams under the same conference banner.
JJ Wetherholt signs pro contract with St. Louis Cardinals
JJ Wetherholt has officially put pen to paper. The St. Louis Cardinals have signed JJ Wetherholt to a professional contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Though the franchise did not specify the terms of the deal, those figures were reported late last week. His $6.9 million signing bonus is the...
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
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