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Seminarian awarded prestigious FASPE fellowship
Selected from about 200 applicants from across the world, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Master of Divinity (M.Div.) student Joshua Armstrong received one of 14 available 2024 Seminary Fellow of Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). He joined the other fellows, who are graduate students from other...
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.
52-year-old man identified as victim of early-morning shooting in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 52-year-old man has been identified as the victim of an early-morning shooting in Kansas City as police have yet to release the name of his killer. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced on Friday, July 26, that investigators have identified the man who died in an early-morning shooting as Anthony Lewis, 52.
Founder Bob Brinkmann Exits Brinkmann Constructors
After working for 61 years, 40 of them at the firm he founded, Brinkmann Constructors Founder and Chairman of the Board Bob Brinkmann is retiring to enjoy farming and travel. “I started working at age 13, delivering prescriptions for 39th Street Pharmacy on my bicycle. I’m ready to spend precious time with my wife, Kim, on our farm and traveling together,” said Brinkmann, who recently turned 75. “I’m grateful that the Brinkmann team is exceptionally well-prepared to continue delivering outstanding results to clients and developing repeat relationships.”
Ex-KCPD lawyer leaked documents alleging misconduct. Now he could lose his law license
In 2022, Ryan McCarty sent out an 8-page letter unleashing allegations about malfeasance in the department. He claimed his superiors suppressed potentially exculpatory documents in criminal cases.
2 arrested in gun dealer burglary
LIBERTY — Two boys were arrested in connection with the burglary of Adventure Outdoors/Securing Liberty LLC, located at 117 B N. Main St. in Liberty. The burglary took place around 4 a.m. July 16. Liberty Capt. Nathan Mulch said the juveniles were arrested last week, but the department and...
Woman Runs Over Fast-Food Worker With Car Because of Botched Order
Fast-food restaurants have been under some scrutiny lately for their inflated prices. If you do get fast food nowadays, you want to be extra-sure that your order is correct before leaving, as it could be a costly mistake if not. But one woman took her dissatisfaction with her order to a whole new level.
1 dead in fiery crash between train, car in Sauget, Ill
SAUGET, Ill. (First Alert 4) — An investigation is underway after a man died in a crash between a car and train early Saturday. According to Sauget Police, the accident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday on Route 3, in Suaget, Ill. A man was driving a Blue F-150 truck southbound on Route 3 when he ran into the train’s second engine. The man died on impact; he has not been identified yet.
You’re Being Watched – FBI Warns Missouri About New ATM Attacks
Sometimes it feels like you need eyes in the back of your head to be safe doing anything with money anymore. That's true in regards to a new warning from the FBI to Missouri residents about new attacks at ATM's. Yahoo News shared the word from the FBI about an...
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