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Ted Drewes Jr., iconic frozen custard stand owner, dies at 96
ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The owner of Ted Drewes, Ted Drewes Jr. passed away. The frozen custard stand confirmed Wednesday that Drewes, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 96. Drewes Sr. opened the family's first stand in 1929 in Florida. They then opened a St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road, followed by locations on South Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street.
GMFS Joplin High School Band!
Two members of the Joplin High School Band Jaxson Shanks, Senior and Head Drum Major,. Evan Stamper, Senior and Band Leader swung by today to talk to Bubba about a big event coming up for them! They will be competing in St. Louis against 80 different bands, and this is a big accomplishment for them! People don’t realize how physically demanding band can be, but that’s what these boys enjoy about it plus being able to creative through amazing music! Not only do these boys want to continue with band in college they want to become a part of DCI, Drum Corps International, with the big leagues in marching band! As for now, you can always seem them at the many parades that will be coming up soon such as the Christmas and Veterans Parades! If you want to keep up with these talented band members check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028611497196. They are always going to many places and performing, which cost them money of course, so if you want to donate and help out your local High School Band, don’t hesitate to do so here https://joplinbands.org/donate/!
Down, Set, Donate at the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is asking for blood donations ahead of the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. On Friday, if you donate at the “Down. Set. Donate. Blood Drive” at CBCO donor centers in Springfield, Joplin, Springdale or Bentonville, Arkansas, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win a Kansas City Chiefs Tailgate package valued at more than $1,200.
GMFS Silver Sage Renaissance Festival!
Jacque Swartout, Daniel Midkiff, and Cindy McDonald in all of their get up came by today to talk to Howie about Renaissance Festival coming in 2025 Memorial Day weekend! It is never too early to plan for a huge event like this! As for Jacque and Daniel they always enjoyed going to the Renaissance Festival as kids. Jacque decided to take her love for them and make her own! It will be a great time to step back in time and just escape! There will be all kinds of food and performances from vikings to pirates! They embrace it being for the whole family especially since parents can feel like children again themselves! Since there is some time to plan a head if you want to be a volunteer you can go on their website to sign up for that. To be a vender you have to be prepare to be a part of the show since they are an immersive show but to sign up is still to come! Their website is; https://www.ssrf-village.org/. They are always doing little events leading up to the amazing Renaissance Festival so be sure to stay informed on those! To learn more go here and get ready: https://www.facebook.com/SilverSageRenFest.
Outstanding Economic Impact Project Awarded to Downtown Joplin Alliance
A Joplin non-profit was presented with an award recently highlighting their work building community through food. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more. The Missouri Main Street Connection presented the Outstanding Economic Impact Project award to Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) for their Bunny and Jane Newton Community Kitchen during Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference last week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
West Nile Virus Strikes Missouri – St. Louis Teen Now Paralyzed
You fortunately do not see this very often, but the West Nile virus has struck Missouri hard leaving one St. Louis area teen paralyzed and on a ventilator. Yahoo News is reporting that a St. Louis County teenager is now receiving support from a ventilator after he became paralyzed in a rare complication of the West Nile virus. 18-year-old John Procter VI knew something was wrong when his speech became slurred and he had impaired body movements.
A bullet nearly split a bald eagle’s beak in half. A Missouri team hopes to repair it
A bald eagle arrived at an animal hospital July 11 with a beak wound so deep, the top portion of it nearly split in half, photos from a Missouri sanctuary show. The World Bird Sanctuary believed the eagle was shot and worried that damage to its beak could be “beyond repair,” according to an Aug. 11 news release. In addition to the beak injuries, the eagle’s jaw had multiple fractures and its left wing was wounded, the sanctuary said.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Across the United States: ‘A Tribute to My Daddy’
Dolly Parton is giving back to a cause near and dear to her heart. The country superstar has begun her mission of improving children’s literacy all over the country by starting her Imagination Library book giveaway program. Parton’s program has expanded across 21 states, as well as several countries. Children in these states under the ...
New vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as it aims to protect Missouri's $1.6 billion cattle industry. Bovine anaplasmosis—which is common in Missouri—infects the...
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