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Formula manufacturer must pay $95M to family of preemie who developed deadly disease
ST. LOUIS — In a verdict handed down Friday, a St. Louis jury ruled that the baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories Inc. must pay $95 million to the family of a premature baby who developed a deadly disease after consuming formula containing cow's milk. Abbott, the maker of Similac...
George Floyd’s uncle in St. Louis speaking on police brutality
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- It’s been four years since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. The murder set off protests around the country, including in St. Louis. First Alert 4 spoke with Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, who was in St. Louis discussing police brutality.
Travis Kelce Says He Needed to ‘Get My Body Right’ for Upcoming NFL Season, Praises Personal Trainer
Travis Kelce is kicking his fitness into high gear now that the NFL offseason is coming to an end. “The biggest thing was getting my body right,” Kelce, 34, said during a Saturday, July 27, press conference in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs training camp. “Last year was pretty taxing on my body […]
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...
Worlds of Fun workers say staffing, maintenance budget leading to ride shutdowns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Maintenance workers at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are calling out what they call serious issues that are negatively impacting guests. Service Employees International Union Local 1 says parts aren’t being ordered to properly maintain rides and staffing issues are leading to rides being closed.
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...
Sikeston Walmart greeter writes book about his years on the job
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man has been working as a Walmart greeter for the last seven years, and now he wants to share that experience with the world. That’s why he’s writing a book to give people an idea of what it’s like saying hello to folks at the world’s largest retailer.
KCUR staffers vote to unionize. Negotiations will begin with the University of Missouri
By an overwhelming majority, editorial staffers at KCUR have agreed to unionize and join the Communication Workers of America. More than 30 of the 39 eligible employees voted in favor of unionization. Among those eligible to vote were non-supervisory employees at Classical KC, as well as KCUR-based staffers for the Kansas News Service, the Midwest Newsroom and Harvest Public Media. They are all employees of KCUR and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
3 Cardinals players who aren't as safe as we think with the trade deadline approaching
The St. Louis Cardinals certainly aren't known for making the flashiest moves at the trade deadline, but they can make some surprising ones. The Jordan Montgomery for Harrison Bader trade most recently comes to mind. John Mozeliak isn't afraid to get creative with some deals that aren't necessarily being talked about amongst Cardinals media and national baseball rumors. Here are three players who might not be as safe as we'd think.
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