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St. Louis County municipality plans to upgrade its golf course
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — The city of University City plans to make improvements to its municipal golf course. The plan to add enhancements at the city-owned Ruth Park Golf Course came together over the last month after an offer of free dirt from a contractor currently working in the city, said the city’s communications director, Jared Jones. Kolb Grading is leveling a site at the $211 million Market at Olive shopping center redevelopment at Olive Boulevard and Interstate 170 and will take thousands of truckloads of dirt to the golf course over the next month, the city said in a news release.
Fox, Seckman High stadiums damaged by heavy rains
The Fox C-6 School District has closed the athletic stadiums at Fox and Seckman high schools due to damage from last week’s heavy rains. Superintendent Paul Fregeau said Monday that the damage to the stadiums is significant and the cost to repair the damage at both stadiums is expected to cost more than $1 million combined.
Saint Louis Billikens Center Robbie Avila discusses his nicknames, summer practice, more
The college basketball season is still a couple of months away from starting, but plenty of work is still getting done during the summer leading up to November 2024, especially for the Saint Louis Billikens
Here are 5 facts about USA Olympic swimmer Alex Shackell
ST. LOUIS — The 17-year-old powerhouse Alexandra Shackell, also known as "Alex," has qualified for her very first Olympics with the USA's swim team. 1. Although Shackell was born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was raised in Carmel, Indiana, specifically for the state's aquatic reputation, Shackell said during an interview.
OHS alum reflects on Olympic trials
Humility and humbleness can go a long way for a great athlete. Those are just two traits that 2023 Oakville High School graduate Mason Meinershagen possesses, along with a lot of god-given talent and drive. Meinershagen, who just finished her freshman year at the University of Kansas, is not only...
Ride On: Pedal the Cause
Since its inception in 2010, Pedal the Cause has raised more than $45.8 million in the fight against cancer. The number represents thousands of cyclists riding in support of cancer patients, hundreds of volunteers ensuring the event runs smoothly and more than 100,000 donors stepping up. It’s funding that has helped make 223 cancer research projects possible. Now in its 15th year, Pedal the Cause is an inspiring example of how powerful it can be when St. Louisans come together for a meaningful purpose.
Registration is Now Open for Fall Youth Sports/Programs at the YMCA
ST. LOUIS — Thursday morning, the Show Me team invited kids from the YMCA and their personal trainer Zae, to join us live on Television Plaza. Zae discussed that the YMCA offers several youth programs to get your kids active. You saw Mary, Mary, and Malik compete in several sports during the Show Me Games such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc. Now your child can do the same.
Portuguese Star Rita Nazário Joins Saint Louis University Women’s Basketball for 2024-25 Season
Saint Louis University women's basketball team adds Rita Nazario, a talented freshman point guard from Portugal, to their 2024-25 roster under coach Rebecca Tillett's leadership. Nazario played for CRC Quinta dos Lombos, finishing third in the U18 National Final Four and U18 Lisbon District Final Four. She was the top...
St. Louis SLAM Battles Saturday For WFA Pro National Title
It’s a similar set-up for the St. Louis SLAM as they enter the marquee match-up of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) finale in Canton, Ohio this weekend. A repeat of last season’s Pro Division title tilt is on the docket. They’re competing for the league’s annual trophy on the same turf against familiar opponents.
Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash The Beast Tour Bucks Back to St. Louis for 27th Time
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — For the 27th time in history the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast tour will buck into St. Louis, holding the PBR St. Louis on Dec. 7-8 at Enterprise Center. For two days only, more than 30 of the best bull riders...
Nearly 500 kayaks, canoes paddle from Kaw Point to St. Charles for annual MR340 river race
— The 19th annual Missouri American Water MR340 race kicked off from Kaw Point Park Tuesday morning. The race consists of more than 650 paddlers in kayaks, canoes and other nonmotorized boats. Paddlers spend four days on the Missouri River, traveling 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles. “The...
Ditch Work and go to St. Louis With us on August 22
95.5 WGLO is skipping out of work on Thursday, August 22nd to go watch some baseball in St. Louis and we want you to go with us!. Join us on the Ditch Day Bus Trip, sponsored by Office on Main in Morton, to see Milwaukee vs. St. Louis at Busch Stadium on Thursday, August 22nd (1:15pm game time).
Celebrate the upcoming Paris Olympic Games with Bistro La Floraison
ST. LOUIS — Bistro La Floraison is a Petit French bistro and wine bar, located in Clayton, from the Take Root Hospitality team. Wednesday morning, the restaurant joined Mary in studio to share about their French options, as we prepare for the Paris Summer Olympic Games. If you aren't...
Groundhog Makes It Onto Racetrack, Get’s Tossed By Brave Woman
You never know what is going to happen at the race track. I only know that the page Dirt Race Central uploaded this video in June. I don't know when the video was originally made, but I do know that this woman needs some sort of free raceway tickets, or something like that, for life to handle that rodent like she did.
Guth aims to continue on path of leadership at West Point
While boiling everything about Katelyn Guth down to one word would likely be an injustice to her and everything she’s accomplished, if you were to go with ‘leader,’ there would be many worse choices that could be made. A mainstay for the Francis Howell Central cross country,...
Missouri River 340 race makes its way through mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA — The first batch of racers in the Missouri River 340 traveled through mid-Missouri on Wednesday. The race is a non-motorized boat race of over 400 teams that travel along the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Charles. Participants paddle across the state in kayaks and canoes...
Fade to Black: Brothers nearing end of time together on diamond
In sports as in life, everything comes to an end. Games. Seasons. Careers. Brothers and best friends wearing the same uniform. When the Festus Post 253 senior (AAA) team played its last American Legion baseball game this summer in a wild 15-12 loss to the Jackson Tribe in the Zone 1 tournament Monday night, it also was the end of the line for Devin and Dylan Black of Herculaneum. Post 253 held off elimination Sunday with a 1-0 shutout of Ste. Genevieve Post 150 and with a 2-1 victory over Kirkwood Post 156 in its first game Monday.
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