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Cross-country looks ahead to fall season
At last year’s National Championship, the Washington University men’s and women’s cross-country teams finished 17th and 13th respectively, each led by an All-American: then-senior Cullen Capuano on the men’s side and then-senior Alexandra Blake for the women. For Capuano, who is returning for a fifth year as a graduate student, the finish line in Pennsylvania was not the end of the road for his running career in St. Louis.
Under new leadership, men’s soccer gears up for bounceback season
Despite a challenging 2023 season that ended with a 7-8-1 standing, the Washington University men’s soccer team is ready to seize the upcoming season in their fall 2024 campaign. Though the team enters the season unranked in the national top 25, they will look to a combination of new faces and an experienced squad to boost their conference and national standing.
Crackdown on drunk driving includes 100+ officers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Saturday night, 124 officers from 31 law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis region, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, took to area highways to find and stop impaired drivers. The annual event, called Saturation Saturday, is held each August and is...
Brutal Cardinals injury at worst time could have surprise silver lining
The St. Louis Cardinals' chances of seeing the postseason were already on life support as the club came into Saturday evening's matchup on the road against the Minnesota Twins. And after that game, an eventual 6-0 loss in Minneapolis, they are even more so. Not only did the Cardinals fall...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Car stolen from High Ridge apartments recovered
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a suspect after a car was stolen outside a High Ridge apartment and later recovered in St. Louis. It appears a window was broken before it was stolen, police reported. Deputies were called at about 7:30 a.m. July 23 to...
‘A mini UN’: Growing community and acceptance at the Festival of Nations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A year after rain dampened the parade at one of St. Louis’ biggest festivals, warm weather and sunshine greeted guests to the 2024 Festival of Nations. The smells of dozens of different world cuisines filled Tower Grove Park Saturday morning as the...
Happy (belated) 100th Birthday, Jack Buck!
Jack Buck, a legendary broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, would have turned 100 on August 21, 2024. Known for his iconic phrases and love for baseball, Buck’s journey began in Holyoke, Massachusetts, shaped by the greats of his youth. Drafted during World War II, he pursued a career in broadcasting post-war, ultimately becoming the voice of the Cardinals from the mid-1950s until his passing in 2002. Buck's memorable moments include celebrating World Series victories and uniting the community in times of national tragedy with his heartfelt tributes.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
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