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Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1 with 8th inning go-ahead single from Nick Gonzales
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in a matchup of NL wild card contenders on Monday night.Bryan Reynolds led off the eighth with a single to left before advancing to second on a wild pitch. With one out, Gonzales sneaked a slow dribbler off John King (3-2) through the right side of the infield.Gonzales hit a late-inning, go-ahead single for the second time in four games. He...
Teachers union sues MOHELA in federal court, says it mismanaged millions of student loans
A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. against the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, better known as MOHELA. The lawsuit claims the student loan servicer illegally deducted payments from borrowers’ bank accounts without consent, misinformed borrowers about paperwork deadlines, failed to timely process application for loan relief and...
Groups see progress in reducing homelessness in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — New numbers show groups are progressing in the fight to reduce homelessness. According to The National Alliance to End Homelessness, on any given night between 2014 and 2019, 5,833 people in Missouri experienced homelessness, a decrease of 19 percent over the same period. That averages ten homeless people per 10,000 people in Missouri.
Pulse thunderstorms and their formation
As Mid-Missouri sits into later portions of July, isolated pulse thunderstorms remain a possibility most days this week. Just southeast of Mid-Missouri, pulse thunderstorms can be observed towards Cape Girardeau. These single celled storms have brought lighting, brief wind gusts, and moderate downpours across isolated areas, but remain short lived falling well short of becoming strong enough to become severe warned cells.
Missouri judge urges release of Christopher Dunn; Missouri AG resists
Christopher Dunn, who was convicted of murder over 30 years ago, is set to be released from prison after a judge ruled in favor of his release, but the state's efforts could keep him in prison.
Missouri Gov. Parson applauds Biden’s decision to step aside
Missouri Governor Mike Parson released a statement praising President Biden's decision to step aside, while endorsing Donald Trump for the next President of the United States and offering his well wishes to the President and First Lady.
How Missouri State has been proactive in its mental health offerings for student-athletes
If you are facing an immediate mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or any other emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat. Missouri State Athletics has launched and expanded mental health services for its athletes in recent years and its success has allowed the program's director to dream about its possibilities as it serves over 400 student-athletes.
Kenneth Abram, Cijo Mathews vie in primary for House District 92 seat
Lemay resident Kenneth Abram and South County business owner Cijo Mathews will vie in the Republican primary on Aug. 6 for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District. The winner will face incumbent Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, in the General Election on Nov. 5. Abram, 64, has worked for Boeing. He...
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