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Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
The state’s Medicaid rolls are down by roughly 136,000 kids since June 2023, and Missouri’s worst-in-nation processing delays make it arduous to re-enroll — causing many to miss doctor’s appointments, prescriptions. Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun...
KCPD: Victim of reported homicide found alive in the hospital
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a reported Sunday homicide in Kansas City learned the victim was still alive in critical condition at an area hospital, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Just after 8p.m. Sunday, police responded to a deadly shooting at 13th and Paseo, just north of the Kansas...
Travis Kelce Sparks Fan Frenzy With New Look at Chiefs’ Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has had one heck of an offseason. He has spent much of his downtime jet-setting with his new bae, Taylor Swift. Swift is currently wrapping up the international leg of her critically acclaimed Eras Tour. And Travis has been in full support of his lady.
Fans flock to St. Joseph to see Chiefs during first public training camp session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph saw hundreds of Chiefs fans flock to its fields Sunday for the team's first day of training camp open to the public. There were a fair amount of first-timers, proving Chiefs Kingdom continues to grow. One family brought...
Patrick Mahomes deep dimes to Xavier Worthy at Chiefs camp should terrify rest of NFL
Patrick Mahomes seems to like his shiny new toy. When the Kansas City Chiefs traded up with the Buffalo Bills to select Xavier Worthy in April's draft, the rest of the NFL was put on notice. As puzzling as it was that Buffalo willingly traded back with their AFC rival -- thus allowing the Chiefs to fill their most obvious void on the offensive side of the ball -- the Texas product is a raw talent and has a long way to go as a route-runner.
Low Grain Prices Continue Pressure on Farm Income
As farmers across the U.S. are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever, the Federal Reserve says the ongoing decline in commodity prices is putting farm income in questionable territory. “Regional Fed banks in Chicago and Minneapolis say the farm income outlook had weakened...
Royals vs. Diamondbacks: Key Players to Watch, TV & Live Stream Info and Stats for July 22
When the Kansas City Royals (55-45) and Arizona Diamondbacks (51-49) match up on Monday, July 22 at Kauffman Stadium, Cole Ragans will get the ball for the Royals, while Yilber Diaz will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET. Watch MLB,...
Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals’ 6-2 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday to win the series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had a homer and two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16...
Cardinals Ace Needs Quick Resurgence from Recent Struggles
St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray has been largely stellar in his first year with the team, but his slight struggles over his past three starts have held concerning signs for a Wild Card team. Sonny Gray’s Past Three Starts Show Signs of Struggles. 7/5 @ WSH – 5.0...
MLB Insider reveals Rangers nearly pulled off star-studded Royals trade last summer
How different would this have been for the Texas Rangers in 2023? Would they have had enough to make a World Series run if they went with a different approach at the trade deadline?. According to Ken Rosenthal and Rustin Dodd, last summer the Rangers and Royals were in talks...
Police investigate 47 shots fired in Holts Summit that allegedly left one injured
Multiple gunshots were reported overnight in Holts Summit on July 21. The Holts Summit Police Department (HSPD) responded to 116 East Hillcrest Avenue at the Holts Summit Lions Club after an officer on patrol heard several shots fired around 1 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, HSPD reported multiple people and...
16-year-old shot by victim during armed robbery in Soulard
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police say a 16-year-old was shot in the chest as he and three other suspects attempted an armed robbery early Saturday in Soulard. Following the incident, the male juvenile was dropped off at an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police.
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