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SLPS superintendent placed on temporary leave of absence after board holds closed-session meeting
ST. LOUIS — The superintendent of Saint Louis Pubic Schools was placed on a temporary leave of absence by the district's board of education. In a statement, the board said Superintendent Keisha Scarlett was placed on leave, and Deputy Superintendent Millicent Borishade will be acting superintendent. The statement did not provide a reason for the change.
Mustangs push MINK League Championship Series to Game 3
(St. Joseph, Mo.) The St. Joseph Mustangs pushed the MINK League Championship Series to a third game with a 5-3 win over the Clarinda A's Friday night at Phil Welch Stadium. First baseman Jeter Mauzey had three hits in the game, including a homerun to left. Mason Holton also had three hits and a homerun in the win.
KC man remains behind bars on $5 million bond after Clay Co. indictment
CLAY CO., Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury as evidence in a lengthy investigation linked him to a fatal 2020 attempted robbery. Clay County, Missouri, District Court records indicate that on Friday, July 26, Alvin J. Horrison, 33, of Kansas City, Mo., was indicted by a grand jury on murder in the second degree. He was also charged with four counts of armed criminal action, endangering the welfare of a child, assault and attempted robbery.
Nodaway County Care Center resident, Dorothy Thurnau turning 100
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) Activity time at the Nodaway County Care Center (NCCC) was a little more celebratory as staff, residents, and family celebrated Dorothy Thurnau, who is turning 100-years-old on July 31. Thurnau, a longtime Northwest Missouri resident, celebrated her birthday with friends and family members in the social room at...
Lake Of The Ozarks Business Owner Rick Griffin Dies At 56
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — An owner of Chic's N Dix HonkyTonk & Saloon unexpectedly passed away at the establishment Wednesday afternoon. Sunrise Beach police officers responded to a medical call at 3:33 p.m., July 24, and found 56-year-old Rick Griffin unconscious inside the building. Unfortunately, he died on scene. The department does not suspect foul play.
The closure of Krug Pool leaves the community devastated
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Krug Pool in St. Joseph, Missouri, permanently closed on Friday, July 26, 2024. Krug Pool was built in 1958, and the pool is a very special piece of history to many St. Joseph natives. "Aquatic Center will be open until late august along with other Splash parks...
MLCF inspireU Children's Discovery Center received two gifts from regional corporations
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Mosaic Life Care Foundation (MLCF) announced on Friday, July 26, 2024, that its inspireU Children's Discovery Center has been given two gifts by regional corporations. The first gift, according to MLCF, is a $150,000 commitment by Atha Brothers Ag toward the center's $19 million construction budget.
Missouri Minute: Southwest to end open-seating policy; Wentzville UAW workers reach tentative deal
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual rate in the second quarter, outpacing expectations. The gross domestic product snapshot published Thursday showed second-quarter economic expansion doubled the first quarter's 1.4% rate. The growth was driven primarily by increases in consumer spending for goods and services, private inventory investment and nonresidential fixed investment. Consumers spent the most on goods in the energy sector and health care services. In transportation, the leading carrier at Missouri's two largest airports is ushering in changes for passengers. Southwest Airlines announced it will abandon its open-seating policy in favor of assigned seating and premium options. The airline cited customer experience and financial performance for the change. In health care news, St. Louis-based Ascension is selling off 13 facilities to a for-profit hospital operator. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Polo resident charged with felony third-degree assault in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Polo resident on charges of felony third-degree assault. Timothy Ray Harding, 40, was taken into custody by the Saint Joseph Police Department on July 26. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was set to transfer Harding on the same day.
SJPD locates missing teen Friday morning
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Authorities have found a St. Joseph teen that was reported missing on Thursday. According to a St. Joseph Police Department official, Matthew Simmons was located safe on Friday morning. The 15-year-old was reported missing on July 25 and was thought to be headed toward Colorado, but was...
Patrick Mahomes loves what he’s seeing from his receivers at training camp
Following Friday’s fifth training camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes updated reporters on his receivers' progress thus far. Hollywood Brown. When the team signed him in free agency, the quarterback knew that Brown was fast. But...
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Makes Crazy Statement About Patrick Mahomes MVP
Veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is not with the Kansas City Chiefs as the team released him early in the offseason. Valdes-Scantling spent the last two seasons in Kansas City, which had its series of ups and downs. The veteran wideout landed a new opportunity with the Buffalo Bills, signing...
Springfield restaurant The Phoenix closes, owner seeks someone to take over location
In this week's Springfield food news, a restaurant owner announces he's selling his equipment and a C-Street pub prepares to reopen. Also, a Marshfield cafe closes its doors. Chestnut Expressway restaurant closes, aims to sell equipment and lease ...
Jacob Young hits bases-loaded triple in the 10th in the Nationals’ 10-8 victory over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jacob Young hit a bases-loaded triple in the 10th inning in the Washington Nationals’ 10-8 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Luis Garcia Jr. drove in three runs for the Nationals, a day after they were no-hit by San Diego’s Dylan Cease for their third straight loss.
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