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Graham wins Track and Field Athlete of the Year at Semoball Awards
Darius Graham had a high school career to remember at Poplar Bluff High School in track and field, football and basketball. And winning the Semoball Award for Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year — the area equivalent of college football's Heisman Trophy — just adds to that legacy.
Floodwaters destroy restaurant in Warren County; owners unsure of future
WARREN COUNTY, Mo. — A Warren County business is destroyed as a result of Tuesday’s historic flooding. The popular restaurant and bar is one of the only places in town that serves food. Owners aren't sure if they'll be able to re-open. A buckled wall now barely stands...
Funnel cloud spotted over Perryville Wednesday afternoon
PERRYVILLE — A funnel cloud was reported over Perryville Wednesday afternoon around 1:37 p.m. Witness Kenny Williams of Ozora said he was down by Buff Motors with his son, looking at a pick up he was interested in buying when they spotted the funnel cloud. “It was coming toward...
Golf Tournament at Crowne Point
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - There's still a little time to get registered for the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce's golf tournament at Crowne Point. The tournament will be held on July 26, but early bird registration discount ends on Saturday, July 20. Candy Hente, Executive Director of the Farmington Regional...
St. Louis City enlists help to stop youth violence; awards $3 million to neighborhood non-profits
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A multi-million dollar push is coming from the Office of Violence Prevention to combat ongoing youth violence in the city. The office will disperse $3 million in ARPA funds among 13 non-profits that have been successful in rescuing at-risk youth. “We’ve seen young...
Flags lowered in honor of Affton fire captain
Gov. Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in eastern Missouri’s Jefferson County in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova. Flags will also be lowered to half-staff at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City and firehouses statewide.
Whistleblower says WashU Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital closing down
A former employee at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital says it’s closing down, with the head doctor leaving and moving to Colorado.
JCPenny is hosting its Black Friday in July sale
ST. LOUIS – It’s the Black Friday in July sale going on right now at JCPenney online, giving you reasons to celebrate the season. There are thousands of bargains for less than $20. You can also use coupon code BLCKFRDY on select clothing, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and...
Taxes, charter schools, community policing at heart of League of Women Voters forum
With a little less than three weeks to go before the Aug. 6 primary, the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County wants an informed electorate. So, a candidate forum was held for the three contested Boone County races: Missouri House District 44, Missouri House District 50 and Boone County Sheriff.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas feeling 'pressure' over the Chiefs and World Cup planning
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas met with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and leaders from Jackson and Clay counties earlier this month to discuss plans to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the state of Missouri. "I do feel pressure as the mayor to make sure these teams stay...
Gypsy Rose Blanchard will narrate her memoir's audiobook. Here's when it goes on sale
Folks who've kept a close eye on Gypsy Rose Blanchard over the years will soon be able to connect with her in a new way. Blanchard announced Tuesday that she will be narrating an audiobook version of her memoir "My Time to Stand," which is expected for release on Dec. 10. "This project is...
Picnic Area Closed at Mastodon State Historic Site
Imperial, Mo. (KFMO) - The picnic area and Spring Branch Trail at Mastodon State State Historic Site, in Imperial, remained closed due to Tuesday's flooding. The picnic area and all of its amenities are inaccessible due to debris deposited by the flood water. Officials say that the picnic area and Spring Branch trail sustained a considerable amount of damage during the flooding event and it's being assessed.
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