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Police: 3 killed, 6 wounded in ‘exchange of gunfire’ during gathering in Philadelphia; no arrests
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say three men were killed and six other people wounded in an early morning shootout during a gathering in west Philadelphia. Police said more than 100 people were present in the Carroll Park neighborhood when gunfire broke out just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police said their preliminary information indicated “an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties.” Police said a 33-year-old man who died at the scene appeared to have been targeted, and two other men aged 23 and 29 were pronounced dead at a hospital. A 26-year-old woman and five men ranging in age between 27 and 30 were listed in stable condition. No arrests were immediately reported.
Do The Right Thing: Ophelia’s Blue Vine Farm plants real food within a historic (and overlooked) KC community
The following profile features one of five finalists for the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition organized by the KC BizCare Office, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Startland News. Finalist features will be published throughout the week. Click here to read more features. Click here to vote for your favorite finalist The post Do The Right Thing: Ophelia’s Blue Vine Farm plants real food within a historic (and overlooked) KC community appeared first on Startland News.
County adopts senior citizens’ tax credit
On July 11, the Nodaway County Commission adopted Ordinance #07112024 which granted county senior citizens 62 and over, who own and live in their primary residence, a tax credit. The law authorizes a property tax credit to taxpayers who are 62 years of age or older and reside in their...
Chesterfield Mall demolition scheduled for October; Dillard’s lawsuit dismissed
CHESTERFIELD, MO – Tentatively, on October 15, 2024, bulldozers will arrive at Chesterfield Mall to begin the process of removing the mall, making way for the Staenberg Group to build the Downtown Chesterfield redevelopment. “The actual date of the demolition will be dependent on when a grading permit via...
Singer throws 7 shutout innings to lead Royals past White Sox, 6-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. “You can’t get much better,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The efficiency, every inning except the one. Location, he seemed to have it on both sides of the plate. He also had some bigger breaking balls and that kept them off balance.” Singer faced the minimum through three before running into fourth-inning trouble, walking two to load the bases. He escaped with a strikeout and retired 10 of the final 13 hitters. “Obviously, didn’t want a big inning to happen there, so to get out of those jams and put up a zero was huge,” Singer said. “The biggest thing was getting deep in the game, controlling my pitch count and pitching into the seventh inning.”
One man shot on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Sunday morning on Discovery Parkway in Columbia. According to a Boone County Joint Communications alert sent at 1:53 a.m., Discovery Pkwy is closed at the southbound on-ramp due to a police incident. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route. Lieutenant Neal...
Urban Expo brings community Together
ST. LOUIS — The Back to School Urban League Expo took place on July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at America’s Center. This family-friendly event, in partnership with St. Louis Public Schools, offered essential resources and entertainment for the community. Attendees enjoyed health screenings, utility assistance, financial literacy workshops, and receiving school […]
Cardinals 2024 Draft Picks Signing Tracker: Signing bonus, signing deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals have begun their second-half campaign to return to the playoffs, but even after the MLB Draft has finished, the Cardinals still need to lock up each of their draftees to contracts before the end of the month. If you're unfamiliar with how the MLB Draft process...
Cardinals reportedly have their eye on pair of ideal rotation reinforcements
The St. Louis Cardinals didn't even get to take the field in what was supposed to be the club's first outing after exiting the All-Star break as their matchup at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves was postponed on Friday night. That set up a Saturday doubleheader but, while the games remain important in this context, fans are now focused on the trade deadline.
Mitch Marner linked to central division team after key player suffers injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't completely closed the door on a Mitch Marner trade, and a recent injury could open up the possibility of a trade with the Blues. For months now, all of the speculation in Toronto has been about a Mitch Marner trade, and while new Head Coach Craig Berube has continued to support No. 16 as a Maple Leaf, the possibility of a trade isn't off the table yet. Now, an intriguing new trade partner has emerged, with the potentially season ending injury to Torey Krug opening up cap space for the St. Louis Blues to make a run at Marner.
Mo., Kan. lawmakers respond to Biden ending 2024 campaign
WASHINGTON —President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he was dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump. Missouri and Kansas lawmakers used their social media accounts to respond to the the news. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the...
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police criticizes campaign ad
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police is criticizing a candidate in the race for Attorney General. The police organization is upset about an ad linked to Republican Will Scharf’s campaign. They claim the commercial politicizes the 2023 murder of Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith. The organization believes the ad jeopardizes […]
Missouri Man Selling Stealth Bomber on Facebook Marketplace?
If you've ever daydreamed about having your very own stealth bomber, I have a deal for you. A Missouri man has one listed on Facebook Marketplace at a bargain price. I was hanging out on the Missouri sub-Reddit when this posting caught my eye for obvious reasons. It's a listing from Bland, Missouri.
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