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Cardinals' Willson Contreras: Lifts homer in loss
Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Nationals. Contreras got the Cardinals on the board in the sixth inning, but his homer only cut the deficit to 9-2. The catcher has gone 9-for-31 (.290) over eight games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's up to a .274/.396/.510 slash line with 12 homers, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles over 59 contests.
Across Missouri, cannabis lounges take root in a 'wild wild west' of marijuana regulations
As the marijuana industry blooms in Missouri, entrepreneurs seek to provide new avenues for consumers in cannabis lounges. The Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis lounge outside of Nixa, opened in November 2023 and eventually hopes to expand its presence across the state. “We're eventually trying to get to an area where...
Missouri Braces for Damaging Winds and Severe Thunderstorms Overnight
St. Louis, MO – Central and northeastern Missouri are preparing for a series of severe thunderstorms expected to hit this afternoon and overnight. These storms bring the potential for damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, scattered thunderstorms are...
Here's how to save on school supplies with Missouri's sales tax holiday
For 72 hours this weekend, Missouri students and their families can buy many school supplies without having to pay local and state sales tax. The annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Missouri comes just a few weeks before the start of the 2024-25 school year. In Springfield, the first day is Monday, Aug....
Western Missouri Faces Dangerous Heat Wave Monday Through Wednesday
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is bracing for a dangerous heat wave expected to persist from Monday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, warning residents of heat index values soaring between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, the...
'The damage was unbelievable': Flood damages Illinois horse retirement center
MILLSTADT, Ill — One Illinois horse stable was still recovering after strong storms hit the area less than two weeks ago and left thousands of dollars in damage. Now, Spotted Pony Stables Retirement Center owner Rochelle Weaver asked for the community's help. It's clear Weaver's devotion in life is...
Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison faces primary election challengers. What to know
All U.S. House district seats, including the 7th Congressional District of Missouri (which includes Greene County), are up for a vote during the Nov. 5 general election. In the Springfield area, voters will weigh in on the seat currently held by Rep. Eric Burlison, who is running for reelection. The primary election, in which Burlison faces three Republican challengers as well as opponents from other parties, is set for Aug. 6. Here are the 7th District candidates...
Cardinals Notes: Edman, Brebbia, Matz, Kloffenstein
While the Cardinals are looking to buy at the deadline as they chase an NL wild card slot, the team could also pursue some strategic selling, as the Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports that the Dodgers have interest in Tommy Edman’s services. The versatile Edman could provide depth or even a starting role at multiple positions for an injury-riddled Dodgers team, and it be can argued that St. Louis already has enough position-player depth to make Edman expendable.
St. Louisians celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Communities across the Bi-State hosted watch parties for the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony. It was festive, patriotic, but also rainy in Paris for the spectacle. American athletic legends like Steph Curry and LeBron James dodged the rain drops in France on July 26 and rode the waves of the Seine to commemorate the 100 years since the Olympics were in Paris last in 1924.
Goldschmidt’s 2000th hit overshadowed as Cardinals fumble a rough one to the Nationals
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The milestone came with a gloomy tone despite the Busch Stadium fireworks to commemorate it. When Paul Goldschmidt launched a two-run home run deep toward left field into the St. Louis night, it seemed unlikely that the swing would make much difference in the game’s outcome. The Cardinals trailed 10-6 heading into the bottom of the 10th inning, so Goldschmidt’s thunderous swing still left his team two runs short of extending the game.
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