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Nation's most desirable city is in the center of Missouri, ranking says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Looking to move? For Missouri residents, the nation's alleged most desirable city isn't too far away. Real estate agent media website AgentAdvice sought to find the best city in the nation to live in right now, and analyzed 11 metrics that contributed to desirability. The metrics included home size and price, number of top-ranking schools, low crime rate, and nearby attractions.
Police seek help finding missing elderly man in Franklin County
An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses primary challenger to Cori Bush
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s editorial board has endorsed St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary against Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), the high-profile progressive who is a member of the House “Squad.” The editorial criticized Bush, arguing she and the other progressives in that group had been more effective at winning headlines…
Alton police officer out, indicted for alleged stealing
A Madison County grand jury has indicted a local man for allegedly stealing from the union representing Alton Police. Forty-one-year-old Jeremiah Dressler is charged with one count of theft between $10,000 and $100,000, theft by deception, and three counts of wire fraud. Dressler’s accused of using the Alton Police Department...
Career Central: IRS to host direct hiring event for revenue agents
ST. LOUIS — The IRS is actively hiring all over the country for thousands of positions. It plans to hold a direct hiring event in Kansas City to fill jobs all over the state of Missouri, including 30 positions in the St. Louis office. The event is scheduled for...
'Our Super Bowl, our World Series' Former Olympic Swimmer discusses experience of competing in the Olympics
Alfredo Jacobo, the Senior Vice President and Audit Director at Midwest Bankcentre in St. Louis joined KMOX to discuss competing in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and discusses the traits he has brought from competing in Olympics to his life.
“13 DAYS IN FERGUSON” FEATURING CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO AIR FRIDAY, AUG. 9 ON CBS
CBS presents 13 DAYS IN FERGUSON, a primetime special looking at the protests, riots and aftermath following the 2014 police shooting of a young Black man, airing Friday, Aug. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
Chicago bracing for Greg Abbott to send up to 25,000 migrants to city ahead of DNC
Chicago officials are bracing for another migrant surge ahead of the Democratic National Convention. At a Tuesday city council meeting, officials said they were “hyper-prepared” for a surge in migrants coming via bus from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). Abbott has previously bussed migrants who entered Texas via the Southern border to blue cities and states. […]
Hot-hitting Bay County downs two Illinois foes in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County is doing its best to be a gracious host for the Pony League North Zone tournament. But that ends when the game starts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
Deja vu? Canadian wildfire affects being felt in Central Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Canadian wildfires are burning thousands of miles away, but the affects are starting to be felt here in Central Illinois. Air quality is getting worse from the smoke, and some people may want to be careful over the next few days. Last year, you could feel the smoke in the air […]
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