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St. Louis delegates back Kamala Harris after Biden exits presidential race
Delegates in the St. Louis area are heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month and are jumping on the presidential bandwagon for Vice President Kamala Harris in droves the day after President Joe Biden exited the race.
Pirates take advantage of wild pitch to sink Cardinals in taut pitching duel at PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — Sitting at his locker last week in the National League All-Stars clubhouse, Pittsburgh outfielder Bryan Reynolds leaned back and considered the claustrophobic games that are likely to define the mosh pit of teams in the NL Central. He called them “nitty, gritty.”. He referred to them...
Pirates sneak past Cardinals 2-1
A tight pitching matchup went the way of the Pirates on Monday with a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals in Pittsburgh. Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante and Pirates starter Mitch Keller matched each other pitch for pitch. Pallante tosses six innings allowing one run. Keller did one better going seven innings, allowing one run. The […]
St. Louis man sought for fatal DWI crash in 2023
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man is wanted for causing a fatal DWI crash at a busy city intersection in summer 2023. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the crash happened on the afternoon of July 24, 2023, at the intersection of Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue.
Labor, family, friends mourn retired Steelworkers leader, union activist David Dowling
Bellville, IL – Longtime Steelworkers leader and union activist David Dowling has died, leaving family, friends and fellow Steelworkers mourning in the Metro East. Dowling, 75, of Belleville, died on June 24, only six weeks after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Born in South Dakota, Dowling was a Labor union activist for more than 50 years. He began at what was then known as Granite City Steel on Nov. 18, 1973, and served as president of Local 67 from 1982 to 1997.
Bernie’s Redbird Review: As The Younger Cardinals Take Over, We’re Seeing A Team That’s Having A Lot More Fun.
It can’t be easy to go to Atlanta, blow a 2-0 lead, and feel a little jab of heartsickness after losing 3-2 in 10 innings. It was a demoralizing way to drop the opener of a three-game series. The Cardinals had to pick themselves up and recover from the...
Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way. Babies "R" Us, which went out of business in 2018, will soon open 200 stores across the country, each inside of Kohl's Department stores, a press release said.
‘Their funerals are together’: Best friends killed in car crash while on the way to MLB game
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) – A pair of lifelong friends from Illinois died in a tragic accident while on the way to a Major League Baseball game. Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson, both 20 years old, had shared a special bond since they were both just 4 years old. “They...
Missouri judge overturns murder conviction of man imprisoned for over 30 years
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn’t commit. The ruling is likely to free Dunn from prison, but it wasn’t immediately clear when...
Steam engines, flea markets, and more at American Farm Heritage Days!
SPONSORED – Go back in time with the American Farm Heritage Museum at their Heritage Days festival. From operating steam engines and hay pressing to enjoying live music and a flea market, there is so much to enjoy at Heritage Days. Heritage Days 2024. July 26-28 8 a.m. to...
Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Tuesday, July 23 (Back Paul Skenes)
Betting odds, pick and prediction for the St. Louis Cardinals-Pittsburgh Pirates matchup on Tuesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled to within one game of the St. Louis Cardinals for the No. 2 spot in the NL Central after winning 2-1 on Monday night, and they’ll look to keep that rolling with rookie sensation Paul Skenes on the mound on Tuesday night.
Kimberly Sue (Marler) Cox, 61, High Ridge
Kimberly Sue (Marler) Cox, 61, of High Ridge died July 20, 2024. Mrs. Cox had a passion for cooking and took delight in preparing meals for her family. Her collection of cookbooks was a testament to her love for culinary arts. She enjoyed canning, growing spices in her garden and tending to her plants. She also enjoyed moments spent with her girlfriends, whether they were taking trips together or simply enjoying each other's company. She also adored spending time with her family and dogs, Sadie and Jovi. Mrs. Cox was devoted to God and was involved in her church community. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and loving nature. Born April 19, 1963, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Wilson) Marler of Potosi.
Transformation Tuesday: Meet Paul Henckler
ST. LOUIS — It's Transformation Tuesday and this week we are hearing from Paul Henckler. Henckler saw Charles on Show Me St. Louis and thought that the process was almost too good to be true. But he reached out to Charles this past January, to make 2024 his healthiest year yet.
MLB parlay: Cardinals vs. Pirates +475 same-game parlay for Tue. 7/23
Moneyline -185 The Pirates are shockingly strong favorites in this one — even for a Skenes start — and it's with good reason. This team is hitting .261 in the month of July, bringing its wRC+ to 108. While the gaudy power numbers that were present a few weeks ago have dissipated a bit, the Buccos are still sporting a .167 isolated power (ISO) that will do just fine.
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